The identification documents issued by the National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) are valid for opening files and other banking formalities. By circular note N 021 / MEF / DC / USMEF / CTE / SP of January 08, 2021, the Minister of Economy and Finance Romuald WADAGNI reminds credit and microfinance institutions that the biometric birth certificate, the certificate national personal identification card and the national biometric identity card are official documents. Suddenly they are to be accepted for operations in said institutions.