NADRA offers CNIC without birth certificate under new facility
The temporary arrangement is aimed at people who have never received an identity card.
Under the NADRA new rules, women aged 18 and above and men over 24 can apply for a CNIC without a birth certificate, provided they meet specific family verification requirements.
The CNIC without birth certificate facility will remain available until December 31, 2026. Applicants must visit NADRA registration centres with the required family members to complete the verification process.
CNIC Facility for Married and Unmarried Women
The CNIC for women has separate requirements depending on their marital status.
Married women must provide a computerized marriage certificate issued by their local Union Council. They must also visit a NADRA registration centre with their husband and either their father or mother for biometric verification.
Both accompanying family members must have valid CNICs or National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP).
However, if the husband or either parent has passed away, NADRA may process the application after checking available records and completing additional verification.
Unmarried women aged 18 and above can also apply under the facility without bringing a husband.
Special Facility for Men Over 24
The CNIC for men over 24 is also available under the temporary arrangement. Applicants must have at least one parent and one sibling registered in NADRA’s database.
They are required to visit a registration centre with their father or mother for verification.
If both parents have passed away, a brother or sister holding a valid CNIC or NICOP can accompany the applicant.
These conditions are intended to help NADRA verify applicants’ identities and family backgrounds before issuing identity cards.
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NADRA Warns Applicants About Incorrect Details
Under the NADRA new rules, applicants must provide accurate personal and family information during registration.
The authority has warned that details such as parents’ names, date of birth and place of birth will be recorded on the CNIC and cannot be changed later under this facility.
The NADRA CNIC facility is expected to help people who have reached adulthood but have never obtained an identity card because of missing birth records.
Deadline for Applications
Eligible applicants can benefit from the CNIC without birth certificate facility until December 31, 2026.
People planning to apply should visit their nearest NADRA registration centre with the required family members and supporting documents.
