Date of Birth Correction

Correct or update the date of birth recorded on your CNIC. An accurate date of birth is essential for passports, pensions, education and employment 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
  • CNIC پر لکھی ہوئی غلط تاریخِ پیدائش درست کریں۔
  • صحیح تاریخِ پیدائش پاسپورٹ، پنشن، تعلیم اور نوکری کے کاغذات کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
  • فیس: نارمل 750، ارجنٹ 1,500، ایگزیکٹیو 2,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • ہر پاکستانی جس کے CNIC پر تاریخِ پیدائش غلط لکھی ہو۔
  • تبدیلی کے لیے کوئی درست کاغذ ساتھ ہونا چاہیے۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • اصل شناختی کارڊ (اور ایک کاپی)
  • تاریخِ پیدائش کا ثبوت (میٹرک سرٹیفکیٹ، ب-فارم، ہسپتال یا پیدائش کا ریکارڊ)
  • حلف نامہ (اگر ضرورت ہو)
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. تاریخِ پیدائش کا ثبوت جمع کریں۔
  2. اگر ضرورت ہو تو حلف نامہ بنوائیں۔
  3. NRC سینٹر جائیں یا Pak-ID پر آن لائن درخواست دیں۔
  4. انگوٹھے کا نشان دیں اور فیس جمع کروائیں۔
  5. نیا کارڊ 8400 پر ٹریک کریں یا سینٹر سے حاصل کریں۔

Service Overview

Why an Accurate Date Matters

Your date of birth on the CNIC affects your eligibility for education, employment, pensions and travel. Date of birth correction fixes an incorrect date so that your age and records are consistent across all official documents.

When You Need It

  • A wrong date entered in earlier records
  • Mismatch with your matric certificate or passport
  • Pension, retirement or age-related eligibility issues

Good to Know

  • Acceptable proofs include a passport, matric certificate, service book or court order.
  • A major date change may require a court order and additional scrutiny.
  • The correction reissues a new Smart NIC.

What this means for you

A date-of-birth correction changes the birth date recorded by NADRA. Because date of birth affects jobs, pensions and eligibility, NADRA reviews these requests strictly and expects strong documentary proof (such as a matriculation certificate or an official birth record). Plan for a careful verification process rather than an instant change.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying without an original, verifiable birth record.
  • Requesting a large change that is hard to justify.
  • Leaving it to the last minute before a job or exam deadline.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Apply only through NADRA — PakID app, id.nadra.gov.pk, or an NRC. The verification cannot be shortcut by any agent.

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)

تاریخ پیدائش کی درستی کے لیے مضبوط ثبوت (میٹرک سرٹیفکیٹ/رجسٹرڈ برتھ ریکارڈ) ضروری۔ نادرا سختی سے جانچتا ہے۔ صرف نادرا/PakID سے۔

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizen whose date of birth is incorrect on the CNIC.
The correct date must be supported by valid official documents.
A major change in date of birth may require additional verification or a court order.

Required Documents

Original CNIC (and a photocopy)
One of: valid Pakistani / foreign passport, matriculation certificate (from a Pakistani BISE), service book (Government of Pakistan), or a court order from a Pakistani court
Birth certificate (for age / date-of-birth change), where applicable

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Obtain a supporting document that establishes your correct date of birth (passport, matriculation certificate, service book or court order).

2

Visit your nearest NRC (or start on Pak-ID); a major DOB change may need biometric verification and scrutiny.

3

Submit the modification form with your documents.

4

Complete biometric verification and pay the fee.

5

NADRA verifies the change; track via SMS to 8400 and collect your corrected CNIC.

Frequently Asked Questions

A valid passport, matriculation certificate, government service book, or a court order from a Pakistani court; a birth certificate may also be used.
Minor updates may be possible online, but a major date-of-birth change usually requires biometric verification and scrutiny.
For a significant change, NADRA may require a court order from a Pakistani court.
Yes, a corrected Smart NIC is printed.
About 7 to 30 working days depending on the service type.
No. NADRA reviews these strictly and requires strong documentary proof such as a matriculation certificate or official birth record.

Important Notes

A major date-of-birth change may require a court order and additional scrutiny.
Acceptable proofs include a passport, matriculation certificate, government service book, or a court order.