NADRA Offers CNIC Facility Without Birth Certificates

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a temporary arrangement under which eligible people can get a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) without a birth certificate. The facility will remain available until December 31, 2026.

Who Is Eligible

• Women aged 18 and over who lack birth certificates and therefore could not get a CNIC

• Men over 24 who have never obtained a CNIC

Requirements for Women

Married women need a computerised marriage certificate from their local Union Council, along with their husband and a parent (father or mother). The husband and parent must each hold a CNIC or NICOP for biometric verification. Unmarried women do not need a husband. If a husband or parent is deceased, the application may still be accepted if their records exist in NADRA’s database and the applicant answers officials’ questions satisfactorily.

Requirements for Men

Men need at least one registered parent and one registered sibling. A parent must accompany them. If both parents are dead, a brother or sister with a valid CNIC or NICOP must accompany them.

How to Apply

Applicants should visit a NADRA registration centre with the required people.

Important Note

Information given during registration will be used to record the applicant’s parents’ details, date of birth and place of birth on the ID card. NADRA says these details cannot be changed in the future.