Computerized National Identity Card

CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) is the core product of NADRA issued to a valid/legitimate citizen of Pakistan. It is a blend of state-of-the-art technology and well-defined business rules to guarantee its authenticity and validity. Every genuine, 18 Years and above, citizen of Pakistan is eligible for CNIC.
CNIC Application Process





Detailed Application Procedure


• Data Acquisition at Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
o Issuance of Token
o Photo Capturing
o Thumb and Signatures
o Data Acquisition by DEO
o Form Printing
o Attestation & Form Submission
• Data uploading to NADRA Data Warehouse
• Verification and Clearance from NADRA Data Warehouse
• Printing at Production
• Delivery of CNIC to NSRC
Documentation Requirements


A CNIC applicant is required to produce the following documents at the time of application:
• Birth Certificate or
• Old NIC or
• Matriculation Certificate or
• CNICs of immediate/blood relatives
• Citizenship certificate issued by MOI
Note
• No documents are demanded from illiterate applicant for age verification for first time.
• Residents of FATA/PATA will only be entertained at their native DAUs and their forms will be attested by concerned PA/APA.
• For further details please refer to the checklist in related downloads or call us on our UAN 111-786-100.



Services


NSRCs provide the following services for CNIC;
• Issuance of new CNIC
• Modification of CNIC
• Duplicate of CNIC
• Correction of Official Mistake in CNIC
• Cancellation of CNIC (In case of death).
Delivery Time


• Normal - 30 days
• Urgent - 15 days
• FastTrack - 15 Days (Queue priority at NSRCs for immediate processing)
Fee Structure


Ser # Category Normal (Rs) Urgent (Rs) FastTrack (Rs) FastTrack with Home Delivery* (Rs)
1 Fresh CNIC 0 300 1000 1100
2 Modification 200 300 1000 1100
3 Renewal 75 300 1000 1100
4 Duplicate 200 300 1000 1100
4 CNIC for CRC Holder 300
4 CNIC for NICOP Holder 300
* Fee includes optional Rs.100 delivery charge
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