Imdad Portal

Name Correction

Correct or update the spelling of your own name on your CNIC, Smart NIC or NICOP. A name correction re-issues a new card and keeps your identity consistent across passport, bank and official records.

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
  • اپنے CNIC/Smart NIC/NICOP پر اپنے نام کی اسپیلنگ درست/اپڈیٹ کریں۔
  • نام کی درستی پر نیا کارڈ جاری ہوتا ہے اور پاسپورٹ، بینک اور سرکاری ریکارڈ میں شناخت یکساں رہتی ہے۔
  • فیس: نارمل ~750، ارجنٹ ~1,500، ایگزیکٹیو ~2,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • موجودہ CNIC ہولڈر جسے اپنے نام کی اسپیلنگ درست کرنی ہو۔
  • تبدیلی درست دستاویزات سے ثابت ہو۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • اصل CNIC (اور فوٹو کاپی)
  • نام کا ثبوت (تعلیمی سرٹیفکیٹ، پاسپورٹ، ب-فارم)
  • بڑی تبدیلی کے لیے تصدیق شدہ حلف نامہ
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. درست کرنے والی فیلڈ (نام) کی نشاندہی کریں اور معاون دستاویزات جمع کریں۔
  2. بڑی تبدیلی کے لیے تصدیق شدہ حلف نامہ تیار کریں۔
  3. NRC جائیں یا Pak-ID سے درخواست دیں۔
  4. بائیومیٹرک تصدیق مکمل کریں اور فیس ادا کریں۔
  5. اپڈیٹ کارڈ حاصل کریں یا 8400 پر SMS سے ٹریک کریں۔

Service Overview

Keep Your Name Consistent Everywhere

Your name as printed on your CNIC must match your other official records. Name correction fixes spelling mistakes or updates your name after a legal change, preventing mismatches that can block passports, bank accounts and admissions.

Common Reasons

  • Spelling errors on the current CNIC
  • Mismatch with passport or educational certificates
  • A legally changed name
  • Adding or removing part of a name

Good to Know

  • Minor spelling fixes are straightforward; a complete legal change may need a court order.
  • An attested affidavit on NADRA’s prescribed format is required for significant changes.
  • An in-person visit with biometric verification is usually needed.

What this means for you

A name correction fixes the spelling or form of your name in NADRA’s records. Because your CNIC name flows into your passport, degrees, bank and property records, getting it consistent everywhere avoids problems later — especially before applying for a passport or going abroad. You will need documentary proof that supports the correct name.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying without solid proof (e.g. matric certificate, passport) of the correct name.
  • Correcting the CNIC but leaving other documents mismatched.
  • Expecting a change with no supporting evidence — NADRA verifies each correction.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Apply only through NADRA — PakID app, id.nadra.gov.pk, or an NRC (a visit may be required). No agent can bypass the verification.

Official source: NADRA — nadra.gov.pk  |  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: CNIC · CNIC Modification
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

نام کی درستی کے لیے ثبوتی دستاویز (میٹرک سرٹیفکیٹ/پاسپورٹ) ضروری ہے۔ پاسپورٹ سے پہلے نام ہر جگہ یکساں کریں۔ صرف نادرا/PakID سے۔

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizen whose name is misspelled or incorrect on the CNIC, or who has legally changed their name.
The correct name must be supported by valid documents (educational certificate, passport, etc.).
Minor spelling corrections are straightforward; a major or complete name change may require a court order and affidavit.

Required Documents

Original CNIC (and a photocopy)
Educational certificate (matriculation) or other document showing the correct name
Affidavit on NADRA's prescribed format, attested by an Oath Commissioner (for significant changes)
Court order, where a major or legal name change is involved

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Gather documents that prove the correct spelling of your name (educational certificate, passport, etc.).

2

For a significant change, prepare an attested affidavit on NADRA's prescribed format.

3

Visit your nearest NRC (an in-person visit with biometric verification is usually required for name corrections) or start on Pak-ID.

4

Submit the modification form with your documents and complete biometric verification.

5

Pay the fee for your chosen service type.

6

NADRA verifies and re-issues the card; track via SMS to 8400 and collect your corrected CNIC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with a document showing the correct spelling. Minor spelling corrections are straightforward.
Not for a simple spelling fix. A complete or legal name change may require a court order and an affidavit.
Yes, a new Smart NIC is printed with the corrected name.
You can start on Pak-ID, but biometric verification at an NRC is usually required for a name correction.
Send your tracking ID via SMS to 8400 or check www.nadra.gov.pk.
You need a document supporting the correct name, such as a matriculation certificate or passport. NADRA verifies the correction before it is applied.

Important Notes

Minor spelling fixes are straightforward; a complete or legal name change may require a court order.
An in-person visit with biometric verification is usually required for name corrections.

Related Services

NICOP Modification
Smart CNIC (SNIC)
POC Renewal