National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a special facility allowing eligible Pakistani citizens to obtain their first Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) without a birth certificate.
The temporary arrangement covers unmarried and married women aged 18 and above, as well as men over 24 who have never received a CNIC.
Under the facility, applicants can use alternative family verification procedures to establish their identity through NADRA’s existing records. However, they must fulfil specific eligibility requirements and complete the mandatory biometric verification process.
According to NADRA’s official announcement, the facility will remain available until December 31, 2026.
CNIC Registration Requirements for Married Women
Married women aged 18 and above can apply for their first CNIC without presenting a birth certificate under the new arrangement.
Applicants must provide a valid computerized marriage certificate issued by their local Union Council.
They must also visit a NADRA registration centre accompanied by their husband and either their father or mother. Both family members must have valid CNICs or National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOPs).
Biometric verification of the husband and one parent is required to establish the applicant’s family identity.
In cases involving deceased family members, NADRA may consider alternative verification arrangements after examining the available records and other relevant information.
Facility for Unmarried Women Without Birth Certificates
Unmarried women aged 18 and above can also benefit from the temporary CNIC registration facility.
They do not need to provide a marriage certificate or bring a husband for the registration process.
However, applicants must have at least one parent registered with NADRA and provide the parent’s valid CNIC or NICOP for verification.
Biometric verification of one parent is also required under the authority’s announced procedure.
NADRA CNIC Facility for Men Above 24
Men older than 24 who have never obtained a national identity card can also apply without a birth certificate.
To qualify, applicants must have at least one parent and one sibling registered in NADRA’s database with valid identity documents.
They are required to visit a NADRA registration centre with their father or mother for biometric verification.
If both parents have passed away, an eligible sibling with a valid CNIC or NICOP may accompany the applicant for the required verification, subject to NADRA’s assessment of family records.
NADRA Warns Applicants About Incorrect Information
NADRA has advised citizens to carefully review their personal and family information before submitting their applications.
Particular attention should be given to parents’ names, date of birth and place of birth.
The authority has clarified that information recorded in the National Identity System under this special facility will be considered final and cannot subsequently be changed.
Applicants should therefore ensure that all details are accurate before completing the registration process.
Last Date for CNIC Registration Without Birth Certificate
The special facility for first-time CNIC applicants will remain effective until December 31, 2026.
Eligible citizens who have never received an identity card can visit their nearest NADRA Registration Centre with the required family members and supporting documents.
The initiative aims to help Pakistani citizens who face difficulties obtaining identity documents because they do not have computerized birth certificates.
However, the facility is conditional and does not guarantee CNIC issuance to every applicant. NADRA will examine individual applications and verify family records before approving registration.
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For further information, applicants can visit the official NADRA website at www.nadra.gov.pk.
