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CNIC — National Identity Card

Apply for your first Computerized National Identity Card (Smart NIC) u2014 Pakistan's primary proof of identity, required for banking, passport, SIM registration, voting and government services. Issued to citizens aged 18 and above.

NADRA Normal: ~30 working days Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

موجودہ صورت حالSTATUS
نارمل ~30 دن | ارجنٹ ~12 دن | ایگزیکٹیو ~7 دن
یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • پہلا کمپیوٹرائزڈ شناختی کارڈ (Smart NIC) بنوائیں — پاکستان میں شناخت کا بنیادی ثبوت۔
  • بینکنگ، پاسپورٹ، سم رجسٹریشن، ووٹنگ اور سرکاری سہولیات کے لیے ضروری۔
  • 18 سال یا زائد عمر کے شہریوں کو جاری ہوتا ہے۔
  • نئی رجسٹریشن (نارمل) پہلی بار عموماً مفت؛ ارجنٹ ~1,500 اور ایگزیکٹیو ~2,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • 18 سال یا زائد عمر کا پاکستانی شہری (18 پر CNIC ب-فارم کی جگہ لیتا ہے)۔
  • NADRA خاندانی ریکارڈ میں درست ب-فارم/CRC سے رجسٹرڈ ہو۔
  • والدین/سرپرست کے شناختی کارڈ NADRA میں رجسٹرڈ ہوں۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • اصل ب-فارم (چائلڈ رجسٹریشن سرٹیفکیٹ)
  • والد اور والدہ کے اصل شناختی کارڈ
  • میٹرک سرٹیفکیٹ یا تاریخِ پیدائش کا ثبوت (اگر ہو)
  • FRC اگر افسر مانگے
  • اصل کاغذات فوٹو کاپیوں کے ساتھ
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. قریبی NADRA سینٹر (NRC) جائیں یا Pak-ID پورٹل (id.nadra.gov.pk)/ایپ پر شروع کریں۔
  2. ٹوکن لیں اور CNIC رجسٹریشن فارم بھریں۔
  3. ب-فارم اور والدین کے شناختی کارڈ جمع کریں۔
  4. بائیومیٹرک تصدیق مکمل کریں۔
  5. فیس ادا کریں اور ٹریکنگ آئی ڈی والی رسید لیں۔
  6. 8400 پر SMS یا www.nadra.gov.pk سے اسٹیٹس دیکھیں اور Smart NIC حاصل کریں۔

Service Overview

Why Your CNIC Matters

The Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), now issued as a chip-based Smart NIC, is the single most important identity document for any Pakistani citizen aged 18 or above. It is your legal proof of identity and citizenship and is required for almost every formal activity in the country.

Where You Need It

  • Opening and operating bank accounts
  • Applying for a passport or driving licence
  • Registering a SIM card
  • Casting your vote in elections
  • Buying or selling property and registering a vehicle
  • Accessing government welfare schemes and pensions

Good to Know

  • The CNIC replaces a child’s B-Form once they turn 18.
  • An adult CNIC is normally valid for 10 years and must be renewed on expiry.
  • All new cards are issued as Smart NICs with a secure chip.
  • You can start online on Pak-ID, but biometric verification at a centre is required for a first card.

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizen aged 18 years or above (the CNIC replaces the B-Form at 18).
Must already be registered in NADRA's family record through a valid B-Form / CRC.
Parents or guardians must hold valid CNICs registered with NADRA.
Applicants below 18 are not eligible for a CNIC and should use a B-Form.

Required Documents

Original B-Form (Child Registration Certificate)
Father's and mother's original CNICs (or legal guardian's CNIC)
Matriculation certificate or other proof of date of birth (if available)
Family Registration Certificate (FRC), if requested by the officer
Bring originals along with photocopies

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Visit your nearest NADRA Registration Centre (NRC) or start on the Pak-ID portal (id.nadra.gov.pk) or app.

2

Obtain a token and fill in the CNIC registration form.

3

Submit your B-Form along with your parents' CNICs.

4

Complete biometric verification u2014 fingerprints, photograph and digital signature.

5

Pay the applicable fee for your chosen service type.

6

Collect your receipt with the token / tracking ID.

7

Track by sending your tracking number via SMS to 8400 or at www.nadra.gov.pk.

8

Collect your Smart NIC from the centre or receive it by courier.

Frequently Asked Questions

At 18 years of age. Before that, children are registered on a B-Form, which the CNIC replaces at 18.
New registration under the normal category is generally free for first-time adult applicants. Urgent and executive categories carry fees.
Adult CNICs are normally valid for 10 years. Certain categories may be issued for longer or lifetime validity.
You can start the application on Pak-ID, but biometric verification at an NRC is required for a first card.
Send your tracking ID or CNIC number via SMS to 8400, or check the status at www.nadra.gov.pk.

Important Notes

A CNIC is mandatory for citizens aged 18 and above for banking, SIM registration, passport and voting.
Bring original documents along with photocopies; biometric verification is completed at the centre.
Fees and timelines are revised periodically u2014 confirm current rates at the NRC or on Pak-ID.

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