NADRA Services

To cancel a deceased family member's CNIC and obtain a NADRA Cancellation Certificate, visit any NADRA Registration Center (NRC) with the original Union Council Death Certificate, original CNIC of the deceased (to be surrendered), and CNIC of the legal heir. The fee is PKR 500.

NADRA issues Succession Certificates within 15 days for legal heirs to claim moveable assets (bank accounts, stocks, vehicles) of deceased citizens. Apply online at succession.nadra.gov.pk or at NRC. Fee is PKR 10,000 for assets up to 100,000 PKR and PKR 20,000 for assets above 100,000 PKR.

To modify data or perform name correction on your NADRA CNIC (such as typographical spelling errors, marital status after marriage, present/permanent address), apply online via the Pak-ID app or visit any NADRA Registration Center (NRC). For Smart CNIC (Chip), modification fees are Normal PKR 750 (31 days), Urgent PKR 1,500 (15 days), and Executive PKR 2,500 (7 days). For traditional plain CNIC, fees are Normal PKR 400, Urgent PKR 1,150, and Executive PKR 2,150. Minor typos require school certificates, while full legal name changes require newspaper advertisements and gazette notifications.

NADRA Executive Registration Centers (NRCs) offer air-conditioned lounges, 24/7 or extended timings (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM including Saturdays), and priority processing. Executive Smart CNIC fee is PKR 2,500 with delivery within 7 working days.

If the Pak-ID mobile app fails to capture finger biometrics, place your hand over a plain white sheet of paper in bright natural daylight, hold your smartphone camera 6 inches away, and align your 4 fingers inside the green guide box.

To get a new NADRA Smart CNIC in Pakistan, citizens turning 18 must visit any NADRA Registration Center (NRC). Bring your original B-Form (CRC), original matric certificate or birth certificate, father and mother's original CNICs, and one blood relative for mandatory biometric cross-verification. Normal delivery fee is PKR 750 (31 working days), Urgent is PKR 1,500 (15 working days), and Executive is PKR 2,500 (7 working days).

To get a NADRA B-Form (Child Registration Certificate / CRC) for children under 18 in Pakistan, parents must first obtain a Computerized Birth Certificate from their local Union Council or Cantonment Board. Then, visit any NADRA Registration Center with the birth certificate and original CNICs of both parents. Normal processing fee is PKR 50, Executive counter processing is PKR 500.

As of 2026, official NADRA Smart CNIC (Chip) fees are: Normal PKR 750 (31 working days), Urgent PKR 1,500 (15 working days), and Executive PKR 2,500 (7 working days). Non-Smart (traditional) card renewal or modification is PKR 400 (Normal), PKR 1,150 (Urgent), and PKR 2,150 (Executive), with first-time normal issue free at standard counters. Family Registration Certificate (FRC) costs PKR 1,000. Overseas NICOP fees range from $20 to $75 USD depending on country zone.

To track your NADRA application status, send your 12-digit Tracking ID via SMS to 8400 (cost approx PKR 2+tax) or check online for free at id.nadra.gov.pk by logging into your account under "Track Application". You will see status updates such as In-Process, Printed, or Dispatched via TCS/Pakistan Post.

To renew an expired CNIC online in Pakistan or from abroad, download the official Pak-ID mobile app or log in to id.nadra.gov.pk. Create an account, choose "Renewal", scan your fingerprints using your smartphone camera, upload a white-background photo, pay the processing fee (Normal PKR 750, Urgent PKR 1,500, Executive PKR 2,500 + delivery), and receive your card at your doorstep.

Family Registration Certificate (FRC) is an official NADRA document validating your family tree records. It comes in 3 types: By Birth (with parents & siblings), By Marriage (with spouse & children), or By Adoption. Official fee is PKR 1,000. Online applications submitted via id.nadra.gov.pk deliver a verified PDF document directly to your email within hours.

National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is issued to Pakistani citizens residing abroad or holding dual nationality. Apply 100% online via id.nadra.gov.pk. NICOP allows visa-free entry into Pakistan and full civil rights. Fees depend on country zone: Zone A (USA, UK, Canada, Europe) costs $39 (Normal), $57 (Urgent), $75 (Executive); Zone B (Middle East, GCC) costs $20 (Normal), $30 (Urgent), $40 (Executive).

A CNIC (Smart ID) is issued to resident Pakistani citizens aged 18+. A NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) is issued to Pakistani citizens residing abroad or holding dual nationality, granting visa-free entry to Pakistan. A POC (Pakistan Origin Card) is issued to foreign spouses of Pakistani nationals or former citizens who renounced Pakistani citizenship.

First-time CNIC for Pakistani citizens aged 18+ is completely FREE under the Normal category (15 days). Renewals cost PKR 400 (Normal), PKR 1,150 (Urgent), and PKR 2,150 (Executive) for standard cards; and PKR 750, PKR 1,500, and PKR 2,500 for Smart Cards. Applicants must link a biometric mobile number registered in their own name.

If your lost CNIC was unexpired (still within its validity date), apply under 'Reprint' (Duplicate) to receive an exact replacement retaining your original expiry date. If your lost card had already expired or has less than 6 months left, apply under 'Renewal' for a fresh 10-year validity. Both can be done online via the Pak-ID app.

To track your B-Form or FRC: Enter your 12-digit Tracking ID or applicant CNIC into the NADRA Pak-ID portal to view real-time processing and delivery status.

Enter your 12-digit Tracking ID on the NADRA Pak-ID portal to verify real-time status of your B-Form or FRC application.

Official NADRA Smart NICOP fees for overseas Pakistanis: Zone A (USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia) is $39 Normal / $57 Urgent / $75 Executive. Zone B (Saudi Arabia, UAE, GCC & other countries) is $20 Normal / $30 Urgent / $40 Executive. Online delivery via Pak-ID portal.

To locate your nearest NADRA center, check nadra.gov.pk/ngrids or the Pak ID app, or call 1777. Choose Regular NRCs (8:30 AM-4:30 PM) for standard fees, Executive Centers for express queues, Mega Centers for 24/7 service in major cities, or 17,000+ e-Sahulat shops for instant biometric verifications.

To track your NADRA application: Send your 10 to 12-digit Tracking ID via SMS to shortcode 8400 (costs approx Rs. 2 + tax across Jazz, Zong, Telenor, and Ufone) or visit id.nadra.gov.pk to track for free online. The automated system returns your exact processing milestone: In Process, Approved & Sent for Printing, Dispatched, Ready for Collection at NRC, or Objection Raised.

NADRA recruits through its dedicated career portal at careers.nadra.gov.pk for software, database, and managerial roles, and via published walk-in tests at Regional Head Offices for customer service and data entry operators. NADRA never asks for fees to personal mobile accounts.

To contact NADRA: Dial shortcode 1777 from any Pakistani mobile network or call +92 51 111 786 100 from landlines and overseas. Note that '7000' is an obsolete shortcode. To file a formal complaint, use the official CMS portal at id.nadra.gov.pk/complaint/ or email csd@nadra.gov.pk.

To download an official vaccination certificate: Visit nims.nadra.gov.pk, select your certificate category (Polio Travel Certificate, COVID-19, or Yellow Fever), enter your 13-digit CNIC (or child's B-Form CRC number for minors), and pay the PKR 100 fee online via card, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or e-Sahulat.