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Updating CNIC details: address and personal information

Changing information in a CNIC or NADRA record is different from extending a card’s validity. The right process depends on the field being changed and the evidence behind the change.

Independent general guidance, not a government service or an application portal. Requirements vary by location and circumstances. Confirm current eligibility, documents, fees, processing times and the correct office on the official government website before applying. Never send identity documents, CNIC numbers, passwords or OTPs to this site.

Steps to get started

  1. List the exact changes you need, such as address, marital status or another biographic detail. Some information may be held in the underlying record rather than printed on the card.
  2. Open NADRA’s official modification guidance and confirm the correct service for those fields. Ask whether the change can be requested through PakID or needs a centre visit.
  3. Check the supporting-document requirements for each change. Address evidence, registered civil documents or other records may be relevant, but no single checklist covers every update.
  4. Compare names, dates and family relationships across the supporting records. If they conflict, ask the issuing authority and NADRA how to resolve the mismatch rather than guessing.
  5. Review the updated information before submission and after issuance. If you also need to update a passport or another record, check that authority’s separate requirements.

Before you apply

Routine renewal should not be assumed to correct personal details automatically. NADRA may require further evidence or verification; this guide cannot promise that a requested change will be accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

Is changing my address the same as renewing my CNIC?

No. Renewal concerns the card’s validity, while changing information may require modification. Confirm the correct category with NADRA.

What evidence is needed to update marital status?

Ask NADRA for the current checklist for your circumstances. Relevant registered civil records may be required; requirements depend on the change.

Will changing my CNIC automatically update my passport?

Do not assume so. Check the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports’ separate modification requirements.

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