Imdad Portal

Father’s Name Correction

Correct father's name on CNIC records.

NADRA Normal: ~30 working days Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

موجودہ صورت حالSTATUS
نارمل ~31 دن | ارجنٹ ~12 دن
یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • CNIC ریکارڈ پر والد کا نام درست کریں۔
  • درست والدیت پاسپورٹ، وراثت اور سرکاری ریکارڈ کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
  • فیس: نارمل ~750، ارجنٹ ~1,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • موجودہ CNIC ہولڈر جسے والد کا نام درست کرنا ہو۔
  • تبدیلی دستاویزات سے ثابت ہو۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • اصل CNIC (اور کاپی)
  • والد کا شناختی کارڈ/ب-فارم
  • تعلیمی سرٹیفکیٹ یا دیگر ثبوت
  • تصدیق شدہ حلف نامہ (بڑی تبدیلی کے لیے)
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. والد کے نام کی درستی کے معاون کاغذات جمع کریں۔
  2. 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 ٹریک کریں۔

Service Overview

Why It’s Handled Carefully

Your father’s name on your CNIC is part of your parentage record, so NADRA verifies any correction against family data and supporting documents. Correcting it ensures your identity matches your father’s official records and your family tree.

When You Need It

  • Spelling mistake in the father’s name on your CNIC
  • Mismatch with the father’s CNIC or certificates
  • Incorrect data entry in older records

Good to Know

  • Use NADRA’s prescribed affidavit format, attested by an Oath Commissioner.
  • Bring the father’s CNIC, or his death certificate if he has passed away.
  • Biometric verification at a centre is usually required.

What this means for you

Correcting a father’s name on your CNIC is a sensitive change because it affects family linkage and can matter for inheritance and legal documents. NADRA scrutinises it carefully, so you should be ready with strong supporting evidence — typically the father’s CNIC and your own educational records showing the correct name.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying with weak or inconsistent evidence.
  • Not aligning the correction with the father’s own NADRA record.
  • Assuming it is a quick edit — such changes are verified thoroughly.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Apply only through NADRA — PakID app, id.nadra.gov.pk, or an NRC. Expect verification; no agent can override it.

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 · Family Tree Verification
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

والد کے نام کی درستی حساس ہے (وراثت/قانونی اثر)؛ مضبوط ثبوت (والد کا شناختی کارڈ، تعلیمی کاغذات) چاہیے۔ صرف نادرا/PakID سے۔

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizen holding a CNIC, Smart NIC, NICOP or B-Form on which the father's name is incorrect, misspelled, or does not match official records.
The correct father's name must be backed by valid supporting documents (father's CNIC, FRC, or educational certificates).
The application must be filed by the CNIC holder; for a minor, a parent or legal guardian applies using the B-Form.
Applicable for spelling mistakes, clerical/data-entry errors, or a mismatch between the CNIC and the father's registered name.

Required Documents

Original CNIC of the applicant, with photocopies
Father's original CNIC (with a photocopy) — or his death certificate if the father is deceased
Affidavit on stamp paper in NADRA's prescribed format, attested by an Oath Commissioner
Family Registration Certificate (FRC / Form-B) issued by NADRA
Matriculation or other educational certificate showing the correct name (supporting evidence)
Old / incorrect CNIC for reference
Any additional document with the correct name (passport, domicile, nikahnama, etc.)
Always bring original documents together with their photocopies

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Download NADRA's prescribed name-correction affidavit (undertaking) from the Pak-Identity portal (id.nadra.gov.pk); enter your CNIC number, the incorrect and the correct father's name, and the reason for correction.

2

Print the affidavit on stamp paper and get it attested by an Oath Commissioner.

3

Collect supporting documents — father's CNIC (or death certificate), FRC (Form-B), and an educational certificate showing the correct name.

4

Visit your nearest NADRA Registration Centre (NRC) and collect a token (online name correction is currently limited, so an in-person visit is usually required).

5

Submit the CNIC modification form with all documents and complete biometric verification (fingerprints, photograph and digital signature).

6

Pay the applicable fee for your chosen service type (Normal / Urgent / Executive) — confirm the current rate at the counter or on Pak-ID.

7

NADRA verifies the request against family records; district offices are directed to resolve name-correction cases within about a month.

8

Track your application using the token / tracking ID by sending your CNIC number via SMS to 8400 or at www.nadra.gov.pk, then collect your corrected CNIC from the centre or by courier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — provide his death certificate plus his old CNIC copy/NADRA record and your birth documents; the case may take longer via board review.
Siblings' records linked to the same father may also need alignment — NADRA often updates the family tree together.
Union Council birth/death records and a board process establish the record — visit an NRC for case-specific guidance.
Standard modification: Smart NIC Rs 750/1,500/2,500 once the correction is approved.
Because it affects family linkage, inheritance and legal records, NADRA requires strong supporting documents and verifies the change thoroughly.

Important Notes

Use NADRA's prescribed affidavit format (from Pak-Identity), attested by an Oath Commissioner.
Bring the father's CNIC (or death certificate, if deceased) along with supporting documents.

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