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Lost or Stolen CNIC

What to do if your CNIC is lost or stolen — report it, protect your identity against misuse, and apply for a re-issue / duplicate Smart NIC with the same 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
  • CNIC گم یا چوری ہونے پر کیا کریں — رپورٹ کریں، غلط استعمال سے بچائیں، اور وہی نمبر والا Smart NIC دوبارہ بنوائیں۔
  • فیس: نارمل ~750، ارجنٹ ~1,500، ایگزیکٹیو ~2,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • موجودہ CNIC ہولڈر جس کا کارڈ گم یا چوری ہو گیا ہو۔
  • ریکارڈ NADRA میں رجسٹرڈ ہو۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • گم/چوری کی پولیس رپورٹ/FIR
  • 13 ہندسوں والا CNIC نمبر (پرانی کاپی/ریکارڈ سے)
  • بائیومیٹرک تصدیق کے لیے شناختی دستاویز
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. گم/چوری کی اطلاع پولیس کو دیں اور FIR کی کاپی لیں۔
  2. اپنا 13 ہندسوں والا CNIC نمبر نوٹ کریں۔
  3. ری ایشو/ڈپلیکیٹ کے لیے NRC جائیں یا Pak-ID استعمال کریں۔
  4. فارم جمع کریں اور بائیومیٹرک تصدیق کریں۔
  5. فیس ادا کریں، دوبارہ جاری Smart NIC حاصل کریں اور 8400 پر SMS سے ٹریک کریں۔

Service Overview

Act Quickly to Protect Yourself

If your CNIC is lost or stolen, your identity could be misused for fraudulent SIMs, accounts or transactions. Reporting the loss promptly and applying for a reissue protects you and restores your identity document.

Steps to Take Immediately

  • Report the loss or theft to your local police station
  • Obtain a copy of the report (FIR) where possible
  • Note your 13-digit CNIC number from any old record
  • Apply for a reissue at an NRC or via Pak-ID

Good to Know

  • The reissued card keeps your original CNIC number.
  • Reporting the loss creates a record that helps protect against misuse.
  • Keep your tracking receipt until the new card arrives.

What this means for you

If your CNIC is lost or stolen, the practical step is to apply for a duplicate (reprint) through NADRA. Keeping a record of when and where it was lost is sensible in case the card is misused, and applying promptly means you are not left without valid ID for banking, travel and other needs.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Delaying the duplicate application and being stuck without valid ID.
  • Sharing photos of your lost CNIC publicly — this can help fraudsters.
  • Paying an agent — the reprint is a standard NADRA service.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Apply for the duplicate only through NADRA — PakID app, id.nadra.gov.pk, or an NRC. NADRA will never ask for your PIN/OTP by phone.

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: Duplicate CNIC · CNIC
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

شناختی کارڈ گم/چوری ہو جائے تو فوراً ڈیوپلیکیٹ کے لیے نادرا/PakID سے درخواست دیں۔ کارڈ کی تصویر عوامی طور پر شیئر نہ کریں۔

Eligibility Criteria

Existing CNIC holder whose card has been lost or stolen.
Record already registered with NADRA.

Required Documents

Police report / FIR for the lost or stolen card (recommended)
Your 13-digit CNIC number (from any old copy or record)
Supporting identity document for biometric verification

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Report the loss or theft to the local police and obtain a copy of the report (FIR) where possible.

2

Note your 13-digit CNIC number.

3

Visit the NRC or use Pak-ID to apply for a re-issue / duplicate.

4

Submit the form and complete biometric verification.

5

Pay the applicable fee, collect your re-issued Smart NIC, and track via SMS to 8400.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Reporting a lost or stolen CNIC protects you against misuse and may be required for re-issue.
Apply for a duplicate / re-issue at an NRC or via Pak-ID.
No, your CNIC number remains the same on the re-issued card.
Report it promptly to NADRA and the police to reduce the risk; the report is recorded against your identity.
About 7 to 30 working days depending on service type.
Apply promptly for a duplicate (reprint) through NADRA, and avoid sharing images of the lost card so it cannot be misused.

Important Notes

Report the loss to the police immediately to protect against identity misuse.
Your CNIC number remains the same on the re-issued card.

Related Services

NICOP — Overseas Pakistani ID Card
B-Form (Child Registration Certificate)
CNIC — National Identity Card