NADRA application documents guide

Use this practical starting guide, then confirm the exact evidence for your application category and personal circumstances.

This is not a universal checklist.

Official requirements vary by service, age, family record, nationality history and requested change. The relevant authority may request additional evidence.

Prepare

Identity

Current or expired NICOP, CNIC or POC
Valid Pakistani and/or foreign passport
Previous application or tracking reference

Prepare

Family records

Parents’, spouse’s or children’s identity details
Birth, marriage, divorce, adoption or death certificate
Existing Family Registration Certificate

Prepare

Application assets

Recent compliant photograph
Signature or thumb impression where required
Fingerprint or biometric information for the relevant process

Prepare

Change evidence

Proof supporting a name, address or profession update
Previous and current documents showing the change
Certified or verified records where the official authority asks for them

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Handle personal documents carefully

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