Section 14, The National Civil Registration Act, 2016

The objects for which the Authority is established shall beto- (a) develop and maintain an accurate electronic database of the population of Sierra Leone; (b) issue National Identification Numbers to every citizen and resident in Sierra Leone; (c) provide accurate information about civil status events such as births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, nullities and deaths; (d) provide accurate information about the demographic distribution throughout Sierra Leone, the rate of social change and civil status trends; (e) facilitate study and research for social and economic development; (f) provide easy access to the Civil Registration System other ministries, departments and agencies to enhance the standard of decision-making and public administration; (g) promote access to information and support the democratic process; (h) enhance national security; and (i) generate income for government.