This computerized national identity card is an important identity paper of the country Pakistan in front of all its citizen, holding some important and indispensable information regarding a citizen like his name, his birth date, and location or residence. This makes its marital status part of the record, so updating such records is quite essential to get them in the record database of NADRA. In this article, we shall discuss the process of updating the marital status on the CNIC and why it is important. Additionally, we shall also look at the fees and documents you require to pay and attach for updating your marital status.
Why Updating the Marital Status in NADRA Records is Important
The updating of the marital status in NADRA records is important for several reasons. First, it updates the CNIC with current information, which helps one identify themselves and with record-keeping purposes. For instance, a citizen may need to get his spouse registered for some services, family documents like computerized marriage certificate, and B-Form for his children. Information about marriage is also required for inheritance claims and other legal purposes. So, updating this status can help avoid complications in future transactions that require proper identity verification.
Documents Required for Change of Marital Status
To update marital status in NADRA, one has to provide change verification documents. These consist of Nikkah Nama or marriage certificate, proving that one is married. The Nikkah Nama is very important because it is the only document that proves the marriage, date, place, and even includes the witnesses. CNIC copy of the spouse should also be produced. These documents will enable NADRA to authenticate the application for the change in marital status. Therefore, these changes will be made without any errors. Prior preparation of such documents can also make the application process easy.
How to Change Marital Status in CNIC
The procedure for changing the marital status in the record of NADRA is very simple but requires attention to details. In most cases, the applicant is the husband who applies for the change of marital status at a NADRA office. The applicant then fills up the application form and submits all the relevant documents, which include Nikkah Nama and CNIC of the spouse. The NADRA officials check the documents, and when everything is fine, the marital status is updated at the NADRA level. This change does not require any re-issuance of the CNIC, as it is an online amendment, thus very simple and speedy.
Change Marital Status Fee
Up to date, NADRA has charged a fee of Rs100 for the change of marital status from October 2024. This fee is nominal because the marital status update is an unprintable alteration, meaning it is just recorded in the NADRA database without any changes to the physical CNIC card. This fee helps cover the administrative costs associated with processing and verifying the application. The NADRA has charged the fee at a rate that makes it possible for everyone to maintain their information current, which is available to all those coming from diverse backgrounds.
Challenges and Rejections
Despite the simplicity of the process followed by NADRA for updating marital status, challenges may occur. If NADRA finds any discrepancies or doubts in the information provided, it has the right to reject the modification request. For example, if documents do not match the data in NADRA’s database, or if there is an indication that it is false, NADRA may ask for further verification or reject the application. If all the documents that an applicant submits are up to date and correct, there will be no issues or problems. It makes modification procedure very smooth for the applicant.
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Conclusion
Updating of the marital status in NADRA database is a fairly straightforward but important procedure in case of Pakistani citizens. As this ensures the uprightness of official records as the basis for many purposes involving legal and administrative purposes, such a procedure is imperative in Pakistan. NADRA charges a small fee and offers a very simple process by which anyone can update his marital status without having to obtain a new CNIC card. This amendment can be done without any hassle once the guidelines are followed and correct documents are provided. Being informed and updating personal information in official records like the CNIC ensures that services are accessed and one’s identity verified without hassle in Pakistan.