How to get CNIC without birth certificate under NADRA’s new policy? Step-by-step guide

2026-02-24 - 10:43

ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a time-bound facility for those who are apply for their first Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) for first time. The conditional facility, which allows citizens to obtain their first CNIC without a birth certificate, is until 31 December 2026. “Under this framework, Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) may be issued, subject to strict verification conditions, where the Local Government issued computerized birth certificate is not available,” read official statement. CNIC issuance under this framework shall be allowed only where identity is established through NADRA’s existing records and mandatory biometric verification of already registered immediate family members. NADRA CNIC Without Birth Certificate: Complete Guide Following are the requirements for relevant applicants who do not possess a birth certificate: For a married woman aged eighteen years or above, a valid Local Government Nikah Nama, a valid CNIC or NICOP of either parent, a valid CNIC or NICOP of the husband, and biometric verification of one parent and the husband shall be mandatory. For an unmarried female aged eighteen years or above, the husband-related condition shall not apply; however, a valid CNIC or NICOP of either parent and biometric verification of one parent shall be mandatory. For a male applicant above twenty-four years of age, issuance shall be allowed only where either parent holds a valid CNIC or NICOP and at least one sibling also holds a valid CNIC or NICOP, with mandatory biometric verification of one parent. Where both parents or the husband are deceased but their records exist within NADRA, the authorised officer may grant exemption from biometric verification, subject to record-based linkage and satisfactory verification checks. “This facilitation is strictly time-bound and verification-based,” NADRA emphasised. How to Apply for a CNIC CNIC can be applied by visiting any NADRA Registration Center (NRC) where you need to follow these steps: Obtain a token. Biometric Verification (anyone of parents or sibling). Photographs and fingerprints are mandatory Your data will be entered and reviewed. Attestation by anyone of the parents or siblings or by Gazetted officer Interview by OIC Fee submission CNIC will be printed and handed over upon completion of the processing period against the specific category First Time CNIC Fee Update To further facilitate applicants, Teslin non-smart CNICs applied for under the Normal category shall be issued under this framework without any fee. NADRA has stated that once recorded in the National Identity System, parentage, date of birth and place of birth shall be irrevocable and non-changeable.