The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has released an important update for citizens who want to make corrections to their father’s or mother’s name on their Computerized National Identity Cards and NADRA records.
Requirements
If the parent is alive:
If the father or mother whose name needs correction is alive, that parent must visit the NADRA office with the applicant for biometric verification.
Biometric testimony of a sibling:
One sibling whose CNIC already contains the correct names of the parents must accompany the applicant and provide biometric verification as a witness.
If one parent is deceased:
If either the father or mother has died, the living parent, whose CNIC already shows the correct spouse’s name, must visit the NADRA office along with the applicant. Additionally, one son or daughter must be present to give biometric verification.
If both parents are deceased:
If both parents have passed away, the applicant must visit the NADRA office with two siblings whose CNICs already show the correct parents’ names so they can provide biometric verification.
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Procedure
Step 1: Visit the nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC).
Step 2: Obtain a token and wait for your turn. When called, biometric verification will be conducted.
Step 3: A NADRA officer will process the correction request. Clearly mention both the incorrect and correct spellings of the parent’s name.
Step 4: Verify the information and provide a new photograph and signature if required.
Step 5: Submit the completed form to the NADRA center in charge.
Step 6: Pay the applicable standard or urgent processing fee, as advised by NADRA
