ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): NADRA has clarified the procedure for individuals wishing to obtain a National Identity Card (CNIC) who do not possess a ‘Form-B’ or a birth certificate.
Important details have emerged regarding the documents required to obtain an identity card upon reaching the age of 18.
In a NADRA podcast, NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali provided guidance to citizens on the process of obtaining a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) for the first time, explaining various scenarios.
According to the spokesperson, individuals whose birth is registered and who possess a birth certificate—but have never obtained a ‘Form-B’—may apply directly for an identity card once they turn 18.
For this purpose, it is not mandatory to present the original birth certificate; however, the applicant must know the registration number of the certificate so that NADRA can verify the relevant records.
Conversely, individuals who possess neither a ‘Form-B’ nor a birth certificate must first obtain a birth certificate from the relevant authority. Only after their birth has been registered and the certificate obtained will they be eligible to apply for an identity card at NADRA.
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This clarification from NADRA aims to alleviate the difficulties faced by young people and citizens who, despite having reached the age of 18, encounter challenges in obtaining their first identity card due to a lack of necessary documentation.
