Your Guide to CNIC Services
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### **What is a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)?**
The **Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)** is a mandatory identification document issued to Pakistani citizens aged 18 and above. It serves as proof of identity, nationality, and residence, and is required for various legal, financial, and administrative purposes.
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### **Eligibility Criteria for CNIC**
1. **Age**: Must be 18 years or older.
2. **Nationality**: Must be a Pakistani citizen.
3. **Dual Nationals**: Pakistani citizens holding dual nationality are also eligible.
For minors (under 18), a **B-Form** (Child Registration Certificate) is issued instead of a CNIC.
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### **Requirements for CNIC**
To apply for a CNIC, you need the following documents:
1. **B-Form** (for first-time applicants) or **Old CNIC** (for renewal or modification).
2. **Proof of Residence**: Utility bills (electricity, gas, or water) or rent agreement.
3. **Family Tree Information**: Details of parents and grandparents.
4. **Photographs**: Recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
5. **Marriage Certificate** (if applicable): For married women changing their name.
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### **Procedure to Apply for CNIC**
1. **Visit NADRA Office**: Go to the nearest **NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority)** Registration Center (NRC).
2. **Fill Application Form**: Complete the CNIC application form available at the center or online.
3. **Biometric Verification**: Provide fingerprints, photographs, and iris scans.
4. **Submit Documents**: Attach the required documents.
5. **Pay Fee**: Pay the applicable fee at the counter.
6. **Receive Tracking Slip**: You will receive a tracking slip to check the status of your application.
7. **Delivery**: The CNIC will be delivered to your address via courier or can be collected from the NADRA office.
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### **Which Department Issues CNIC?**
The **National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)** is responsible for issuing CNICs in Pakistan.
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### **Benefits of CNIC**
1. **Proof of Identity**: Serves as official identification for Pakistani citizens.
2. **Voting**: Required for voting in elections.
3. **Financial Transactions**: Necessary for opening bank accounts, applying for loans, and other financial services.
4. **Travel**: Used for obtaining passports and other travel documents.
5. **Government Services**: Required for accessing healthcare, education, and other government services.
6. **Legal Purposes**: Used in property transactions, court cases, and other legal matters.
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### **Fee Schedule for CNIC**
- **First-Time CNIC**: PKR 750 (as of 2023).
- **Renewal of CNIC**: PKR 750.
- **Modification/Correction in CNIC**: PKR 550.
- **Urgent Processing**: Additional fees may apply.
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### **Different SMS Services Regarding NADRA**
NADRA offers several SMS services for citizens to check the status of their applications or verify CNIC details. Some common services include:
1. **CNIC Status**: Send your tracking number to **8400**.
2. **CNIC Verification**: Send your CNIC number to **7000**.
3. **Family Tree Verification**: Send your CNIC number to **8111**.
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### **How to Check or Verify CNIC**
1. **Online Verification**:
- Visit the official NADRA website and use the **CNIC Verification** tool.
- Enter the CNIC number to verify its authenticity.
2. **SMS Verification**:
- Send the CNIC number to **7000** for verification.
3. **NADRA Office**:
- Visit a NADRA office for manual verification.
For more information, visit the official NADRA website: [www.nadra.gov.pk](https://www.nadra.gov.pk).
Eligibility Criteria
Learn about the requirements to apply for a Computerized National Identity Card.
Application Procedure
Step-by-step guide on how to apply for your CNIC efficiently.
Verification Services
Check and verify your CNIC status easily.
CNIC Services Overview
### **What is a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)?**
The **Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)** is a mandatory identification document issued to Pakistani citizens aged 18 and above. It serves as proof of identity, nationality, and residence, and is required for various legal, financial, and administrative purposes.
---
### **Eligibility Criteria for CNIC**
1. **Age**: Must be 18 years or older.
2. **Nationality**: Must be a Pakistani citizen.
3. **Dual Nationals**: Pakistani citizens holding dual nationality are also eligible.
For minors (under 18), a **B-Form** (Child Registration Certificate) is issued instead of a CNIC.
---
### **Requirements for CNIC**
To apply for a CNIC, you need the following documents:
1. **B-Form** (for first-time applicants) or **Old CNIC** (for renewal or modification).
2. **Proof of Residence**: Utility bills (electricity, gas, or water) or rent agreement.
3. **Family Tree Information**: Details of parents and grandparents.
4. **Photographs**: Recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
5. **Marriage Certificate** (if applicable): For married women changing their name.
---
### **Procedure to Apply for CNIC**
1. **Visit NADRA Office**: Go to the nearest **NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority)** Registration Center (NRC).
2. **Fill Application Form**: Complete the CNIC application form available at the center or online.
3. **Biometric Verification**: Provide fingerprints, photographs, and iris scans.
4. **Submit Documents**: Attach the required documents.
5. **Pay Fee**: Pay the applicable fee at the counter.
6. **Receive Tracking Slip**: You will receive a tracking slip to check the status of your application.
7. **Delivery**: The CNIC will be delivered to your address via courier or can be collected from the NADRA office.
---
### **Which Department Issues CNIC?**
The **National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)** is responsible for issuing CNICs in Pakistan.
---
### **Benefits of CNIC**
1. **Proof of Identity**: Serves as official identification for Pakistani citizens.
2. **Voting**: Required for voting in elections.
3. **Financial Transactions**: Necessary for opening bank accounts, applying for loans, and other financial services.
4. **Travel**: Used for obtaining passports and other travel documents.
5. **Government Services**: Required for accessing healthcare, education, and other government services.
6. **Legal Purposes**: Used in property transactions, court cases, and other legal matters.
---
### **Fee Schedule for CNIC**
- **First-Time CNIC**: PKR 750 (as of 2023).
- **Renewal of CNIC**: PKR 750.
- **Modification/Correction in CNIC**: PKR 550.
- **Urgent Processing**: Additional fees may apply.
---
### **Different SMS Services Regarding NADRA**
NADRA offers several SMS services for citizens to check the status of their applications or verify CNIC details. Some common services include:
1. **CNIC Status**: Send your tracking number to **8400**.
2. **CNIC Verification**: Send your CNIC number to **7000**.
3. **Family Tree Verification**: Send your CNIC number to **8111**.
---
### **How to Check or Verify CNIC**
1. **Online Verification**:
- Visit the official NADRA website and use the **CNIC Verification** tool.
- Enter the CNIC number to verify its authenticity.
2. **SMS Verification**:
- Send the CNIC number to **7000** for verification.
3. **NADRA Office**:
- Visit a NADRA office for manual verification.
For more information, visit the official NADRA website: [www.nadra.gov.pk](https://www.nadra.gov.pk).
Eligibility Criteria
Learn about the requirements to apply for a Computerized National Identity Card.
Application Procedure
Step-by-step guide on how to apply for your CNIC efficiently.
Verification Services
Check and verify your CNIC status easily.
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