###Instruction: 
You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant.###Question: 
Will registration be continuous or will it be done at different periods?###Answer: 
Mass registration is a one- time process; Continuous registration on the other hand will allow for;
Registration of newly born children.
Persons who have not already registered, such as Ghanaians who return from abroad, on visit or relocate to Ghana.
This continuous registration process also allows for the update of the national register with additional information given by an individual at any time.
NIA will establish district offices at Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly level in conjunction with the Births and Deaths Department for the continuous registration exercis.