Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a temporary policy allowing eligible citizens to obtain an ID Card without submitting a birth certificate.
The new facility applies to first-time applicants and will remain available until December 31, 2026. NADRA said the process will operate under strict verification rules and conditions.
According to the authority, the arrangement has been introduced under the NADRA Ordinance 2000 and Rules 2002. These laws allow alternative verification methods in specific situations.
The temporary policy is aimed at helping citizens who are unable to provide birth certificates but still need a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC).
Conditions for Women Applicants
NADRA stated that married women aged 18 years or older must provide several supporting documents to receive an ID Card under this framework.
These include a computerised marriage certificate, the CNIC of at least one parent, and the husband’s CNIC. Biometric verification from either the husband or one parent will also be required.
For unmarried women, the husband-related conditions will not apply. However, parental CNICs and biometric verification from a parent will still be necessary.
Conditions for Male Applicants
For men above the age of 24, NADRA has introduced separate requirements.
The authority said male applicants must have parents and at least one sibling already registered in the NADRA system with valid identity cards.
In addition, biometric verification from either the father or mother will be mandatory for the application process.
NADRA also explained that some conditions may be relaxed in special cases. If a parent or husband has passed away but their records already exist in NADRA’s database, an authorised officer may waive biometric verification after reviewing official documents.
Free CNIC Under Normal Category
The authority announced that applicants using the normal category service will receive Teslin CNICs free of charge under the temporary framework.
Officials further warned applicants to carefully review their information before submission. Once details are entered into the system, important information such as parentage, date of birth, and place of birth will become permanently non-changeable.
The latest move is expected to help thousands of citizens facing documentation issues across Pakistan. Many people, especially in remote areas, often struggle to obtain birth certificates required for a first-time ID Card application.
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NADRA has encouraged eligible citizens to visit their nearest registration center and complete the process before the temporary facility expires in December 2026.
