How to correct your name, father's name, date of birth or other details on your CNIC in Pakistan through NADRA — required documents and the modification process.
If your CNIC shows a wrong or misspelled name, father's name, date of birth or address, you can apply for a modification through NADRA. Corrections need documentary proof of the correct information — NADRA will not change a record without evidence — so gathering the right documents first saves repeat visits.
Simple spelling fixes are usually straightforward; changing a recorded name or date of birth needs stronger proof (educational certificates, an affidavit, or a court order in some cases). You can start many modifications on the Pak-Identity portal or complete them at a NADRA center.
Note the precise field to correct — spelling of your name, father's name, date of birth, or address — and what the correct value should be.
Gather documents that prove the correct detail: matriculation / educational certificates, your father's CNIC, the Family Registration Certificate (FRC), and an affidavit where required. Bigger changes (like date of birth) may need a court order.
Open id.nadra.gov.pk and choose "Modification", or visit a NADRA center and take a token for card modification.
Provide the corrected information and upload or present your supporting documents.
NADRA may call you for biometric verification or ask for the original documents. Cooperate to avoid rejection.
Pay the modification fee for your chosen category and submit the request; keep the tracking number.
Track the request on the portal or by SMS to 8009, then collect or receive the corrected CNIC.
Apply for a modification at NADRA with proof — your father's CNIC, the Family Registration Certificate and, if needed, an affidavit. NADRA updates the record once the correct name is verified.
Educational certificates (matric/inter), the FRC, parents' CNICs and an affidavit are commonly accepted. Major date-of-birth changes can require a court order.
Yes, a modification fee applies and depends on the processing category. The exact amount is shown when you apply.