CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) is national identity document issued by National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) to citizens of Pakistan. Every genuine, 18 years and above, citizen of Pakistan is entitled for CNIC after fulfilling certain document requirements.
These documents requirements are to assure that CNIC is only issued to a person who is entitled for a CNIC as per the constitution and laws of Pakistan.
Document Requirements:
If you are a Pakistan who is 18 or above and wants to get his CNIC for the first time, you will require the following documents:
- Original National Identity Card of one parent
- Birth Certificate
- Any original document to prove the relation between applicant and his parent such as Child Registration Certificate (CRC), domicile, passport or matric certificate/marksheet.
- Presence & attestation/verification of any one blood relative such as father, mother, brother or sister
If no objection is raised then your CNIC will be issued on the basis of these 2 documents and the attestation of your blood relative.
Eligibility for CNIC:
Every resident of Pakistan aged 18 or above is entitled for the CNIC. The registration & issuance of CNIC is same throughout Pakistan for anyone 18 years or above. There is no discrimination on the basis of city, province, age, gender and religion for the issuance of the national identity card.
How To Apply For CNIC:
The procedure and method for CNIC is same no method in which branch of NADRA you start your CNIC process. These are the simple steps for CNIC application:
1) Visit any NADRA Office
2) Get a token number
3) Wait for your number
4) When your number is called on the counter respond
5) Get photographed
6) You will be called to another counter for biometric data (finger prints) and Signatures
7) Collect your printed application form
8) Get the form attested and submit it at the submission desk
9) You will be provided a receipt with details about delivery and collection of CNIC
The receipt will also include a tracking number through which you can track the status of your application online, through helpline or through SMS service of NADRA.
The document requirements for NICOP or other type of ID Cards are different.
Fees & Charges:
There are no charges if you are getting your CNIC for the first time through the normal category but if you want it urgent then the fees will be Rs. 1,150 while for executive centers the cost is Rs. 2,150.
The cost for Smart card or Smart National Identity Card (CNIC) for the first time is Rs. 750 through normal counter while in urgent category it will cost Rs. 1,500. NICOP charges are also in Pakistani Rupees but it will be depend on your Zone, charges for Zone A are greater than Zone B.
Processing Time:
- Normal – 31 working days
- Urgent – 23 working days
- Executive – 7 working days
If you want to apply for NICOP or renew & make changes to your CNIC then you can also use the online platform of NADRA which is Pak-Identity. Through this online service you can apply from the comfort of your home with home delivery service.
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New cnic card for wife. What procrdure for that Sir pleaze tell me
excuse me can some one help plz there is a problem.,my matric result has an issue m y id card number is change by one digit, campared to my by form so will it be?????????? an issue at nadra office when i will go to submit my documents for id card ,plz reply but fast
If not done matric …no matric certificate so please tell how can id card be made… Any way… I need urgent id card
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Asalam o Alaikum
Mujhe apna new I’d card banwana hai first time
Mere pass birth certificate hai Walid Ka I’d card hai matric certificate hai walda Ka kuch bh Nhe hai plZ help me
kia matric k result card k base pr id card bn jata hey.
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what is OLD NIC
and
matriculation certificate??? It is commplusury for New id card?
KINDLY INFORMATION TELL ME I WANT MAKING CNIC FOR WIFE PLEASE TELL ME REQUIREMENT
renewal ke liye kia kia documents required hain
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Salam Sir Mujhe CNIC banwana hy mere father Ka death certificate nhi hy Or Na hi Date of birth certificate hy only inter xii Ki Markhseet Pari hy or Ammi Ka CNIC para hy father KO 25 saal Hogae hy Death hogai hy
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Kiya mujhy ya bata sakty hain k agar husband out of country hun to un ki gair majodgi main un k name ka id card ban sakta haii kiya?
Original National Identity Card of one parent
Birth Certificate
Any original document to prove the relation between applicant and his parent such as Child Registration Certificate (CRC), domicile, passport or matric certificate/marksheet.
Presence & attestation/verification of any one blood relative such as father, mother, brother or sister
Mujhy apna CNIC banwana gain us k liye kia karna Parry ga bhai
I want make my wife nic please help who documents necessary need make for nic
Kya matric k result card pe id card ban skta hy plzzz reply me fast
Hasband k nam ka I D card bnwane k ley Kon say Documents zruri hen please,
Asalam o alaikum
Muje apna Nic Smart card under 18 banwana he mere pass b form bana Huwa he
Kiya phir b Abu ya Ami ko sath lana pare ga fingerprint ke liye.
Abu ka nic card expired he Kya us pe fingerprint Kam karega
My nic has been expired.what kind of documents will be required.and fee,?
Asalam o alaikum
Muje apna Nic Smart card under 18 banwana he mere pass b form bana Huwa he
Kiya phir b Abu ya Ami ko sath lana pare ga fingerprint ke liy mare ami abu alg hai hai to me keya karo
Hi I need to renew my nic
Birth certificate is important and b form r not because i have lost it
Hiii I’ve an issue actually I want to make my NiC for the first time but there’s a little father name’s mistake on my matriculation then what shall I do….??? Can plz anyone tell me about I can I need it urgently plz help me
Phele ap Apne M articulation certificate ma name theek karwao phr os k bad nic bana lena
first of all correct your fathers name by relative board and then you can apply for new nic
sir mai ney apna age change krna hai national id card mai aur documents mai bhi for example matric, fsc mujhey kiya krna chahiye
My daughter name is Eman Javed RANDHAWA but I want only wrote on card Eman Javed his matriculation card write only Eman Javed but b from wrote Eman Javed RANDHAWA please tell me what I do
What is the meaning of last requirement?
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Kiya mujhy ya bata sakty hain k agar husband out of country hun to un ki gair majodgi main un k name ka id card ban sakta haii kiya?
Aoa sir mei ny I’d card first tym bnwana tu mara nikah b hwa hy ab mjy kn kn sy document chahye hn gy .
please confirm me. I need to renew my ID card. which documents is requirement for ID card?
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