NADRA Registration for Under 18

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) - Fresh/New Registration Requirements

Under 18 Years of Age

• Presence of any one of the parent or guardian with a CNIC number is required
• A verified birth certificate is required
• Biometric verification by parent or guardian or attestation of CNICF is required

S/CNIC-S/NICOP for 18 Years of Age or Above

When a Parent or Blood Relative or Grandparent is Present

• The applicant's presence is required
• Original or copy of parent's/blood relative's/grandparent's ID is required
• Biometric verification of parents or blood relatives or grandparents is required

When a Parent or Blood Relative or Grandparent is an ID Card Holder but Not Present

• The applicant's presence is required
• Original or copy of parent's/blood relative's/grandparent's ID is required
• Copy of any one of the following documents is required: CRC, Matric/equivalent certificate, Mark sheet, Domicile/Local, Passport, or verified birth certificate
• Attestation of CNICF is required

When a Parent or Blood Relative or Grandparent is an ID Card Holder but Not Present and No Documents are Available

• The applicant's presence is required
• Original ID of parent's/blood relative's/grandparent is required
• 1 x biometric witness of CNIC holder along with affidavit (as per format) and interview to satisfy case officer is required
• Attestation of CNICF is required

S/CNIC-S/NICOP for System Independent

• The applicant's presence is required
• 2 x biometric witness by CNIC holders along with affidavit (as per format) and interview to satisfy case officer is required
• Attestation of CNICF is required
• Documents (if any) are required

Witness Priority

• First priority: paternal/maternal relatives (uncle/aunt/cousin/nephew/niece etc.)
• Second priority: when relatives are not alive, any CNIC holder personally known to the applicant and of the same area/locality

Exceptions/Remarks

• Applicants can apply from anywhere in Pakistan
• If the applicant's age is 22 or above and providing a birth certificate only, presence of parent/blood relative is mandatory
• Fresh applicants shall be processed and pass through the UV checklist
• OIC shall interview each applicant and verifier/witness using available tools and information provided by the applicant
• If any one of the parents is registered with NADRA and their card is not digitally impounded, then children of such parents can be issued a CNIC without any hindrance
• UV marking of records must have cogent reasons (e.g. contradiction in family information etc.)
• Family of a Proclaim Offender (PO) may also be processed without any hindrance
• If the D.O.B. of the applicant (parent not ID holders) is after the commencement of the Citizenship Act (13 April 1951) and the place of birth is...

Learn about the requirements for National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) registration for minors. Understand the necessary documents and verification processes.