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Duplicate CNIC

Apply for a duplicate CNIC if your card is lost, stolen or damaged. A duplicate re-issues your existing Smart NIC with the same details and number.

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
  • کارڈ گم، چوری یا خراب ہونے پر ڈپلیکیٹ CNIC حاصل کریں۔
  • ڈپلیکیٹ وہی تفصیل اور نمبر کے ساتھ Smart NIC دوبارہ جاری کرتا ہے۔
  • فیس: نارمل ~750، ارجنٹ ~1,500، ایگزیکٹیو ~2,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • موجودہ CNIC ہولڈر جس کا کارڈ گم، چوری، خراب یا ناقابلِ مطالعہ ہو۔
  • ریکارڈ NADRA ڈیٹابیس میں موجود ہو۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • گم/چوری کی صورت میں پولیس رپورٹ (FIR)
  • پرانے CNIC کی کاپی یا 13 ہندسوں والا CNIC نمبر
  • بائیومیٹرک میچنگ کے لیے شناختی دستاویز
  • اصل کاغذات فوٹو کاپیوں کے ساتھ
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. کارڈ گم/چوری ہو تو پولیس رپورٹ (FIR) لیں؛ CNIC نمبر نوٹ کریں۔
  2. ڈپلیکیٹ/ری پرنٹ کے لیے NRC جائیں یا Pak-ID سے درخواست دیں۔
  3. فارم جمع کریں اور بائیومیٹرک تصدیق مکمل کریں۔
  4. فیس ادا کریں۔
  5. 8400 پر SMS سے ٹریک کریں اور دوبارہ جاری کارڈ حاصل کریں۔

Service Overview

When You Need a Duplicate

A duplicate CNIC reissues your existing card when the original is lost, stolen, damaged or no longer readable. It is the same card with the same number — only a fresh copy is printed, with no change to your data.

Situations It Covers

  • A lost or misplaced card
  • A stolen card
  • A card damaged by water, heat or wear
  • A card whose chip or print has become unreadable

Good to Know

  • Your CNIC number and details stay exactly the same.
  • For a lost or stolen card, report it to the police first.
  • To change any detail, use CNIC Modification instead of a duplicate.

What this means for you

A duplicate CNIC is a reprint of your existing card when the original is lost, stolen or damaged — your 13-digit number and details stay the same. It is the quickest way to get a physical card back in your hand without changing any information.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying for a modification when you only need a reprint (duplicate).
  • Not reporting a stolen card first — see the Lost or Stolen CNIC service to guard against misuse.
  • Assuming a duplicate changes your number — it does not.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Apply only through NADRA — PakID app, id.nadra.gov.pk, or an NRC. Ignore anyone offering to “issue” a card outside NADRA.

Official source: NADRA — nadra.gov.pk  |  Apply: id.nadra.gov.pk / PakID app
Last verified: . Fees and processing times are set by NADRA and change periodically — confirm current details on the official portal or at an NRC.
Related services: Lost or Stolen CNIC · CNIC
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

گم یا خراب شناختی کارڈ کے لیے ڈیوپلیکیٹ (دوبارہ پرنٹ) بنتا ہے؛ نمبر اور تفصیل وہی رہتی ہے۔ صرف نادرا/PakID سے۔

Eligibility Criteria

Existing CNIC holder whose card is lost, stolen, damaged or unreadable.
The applicant's record must already exist in NADRA's database.

Required Documents

Police report (FIR) if the card was lost or stolen (recommended; may be required)
Any available copy of the old CNIC or your 13-digit CNIC number
Supporting identity document for biometric matching
Bring originals along with photocopies

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

If the card was lost or stolen, report it to the police and obtain a report (FIR); note your CNIC number.

2

Visit the NRC or apply via Pak-ID for a duplicate / reprint.

3

Submit the duplicate request form and complete biometric verification.

4

Pay the duplicate fee for your chosen service type.

5

Track via SMS to 8400 or www.nadra.gov.pk and collect your re-issued card.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a lost or stolen card a police report is advisable and may be requested by NADRA.
No. A duplicate re-issues the same data and number. Use Modification to change any details.
Reprints can often be requested via Pak-ID when no data change is needed.
About 7 to 30 working days depending on service type.
Report the loss to NADRA and the police, and keep your tracking receipt safe.
No. A duplicate is a reprint of your existing card; the 13-digit number and your details stay the same.

Important Notes

A duplicate keeps the same CNIC number and details — use Modification to change any detail.
Report a lost or stolen card to the police; an FIR may be required.

Related Services

Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
NADRA Help Center
Smart CNIC (SNIC)