How to renew or update your CNIC online with NADRA Pak-Identity
Renewal, address change and marital-status updates can be done from home through Pak-Identity. New CNICs and name changes still need a NADRA centre visit.
What Pak-Identity can do
- Renew an expired CNIC
- Change address or marital status
- Apply for NICOP/POC (overseas)
- Request a reprint
Steps
- Create an account on the Pak-Identity portal or app.
- Choose Apply → Renewal (or Modification).
- Upload a photo, signature and fingerprint scans (the app captures fingerprints on supported phones).
- Add a family member's CNIC as a verifier if asked.
- Pay online (fees vary by delivery speed: Normal, Urgent, Executive).
- Track status; the card is delivered by courier.
Fees (indicative)
Normal delivery is the cheapest; Executive is roughly triple. Fees are shown at checkout.
When you must visit a centre
First-time CNIC, changes to name, date of birth, gender or father's name, and biometric re-capture. Book a slot to avoid queues.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does online renewal take?
- Normal: about 30 days; Urgent: 7–15 days; Executive: 3–7 days, plus courier time.
- Can I keep using an expired CNIC?
- Banks and NADRA verification will fail on an expired card. Renew before travel or transactions.
Sources
- NADRA: Pak-Identity: NADRA
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