The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has shared a simple procedure for Pakistani citizens who want to change their current or permanent residential address on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). In an informational video on its official social media, NADRA explained the documents required and the steps citizens must follow.
Applicants can update their residential address by providing proof of residence, completing biometric verification, and paying the applicable modification fee. The centre process has six steps, from obtaining a token to collecting the updated card. Citizens can also change their permanent address from home through the Pak-ID app, under a facility NADRA announced in October 2026.
Documents Required to Change Address on CNIC
Original CNIC: Bring your existing CNIC to the NADRA Registration Centre when you apply for the change.
Proof of the new address: NADRA accepts a recent utility bill in your name, a legally registered rent agreement if you live in a rented property, or the registry or allotment letter if you have purchased a new home.
Relative’s CNIC: If you do not have a bill or property document in your own name, NADRA also allows you to change your registered address to match that of a blood relative, most commonly a father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister, by presenting that relative’s CNIC with the same address.
NADRA CNIC Address Change Fee 2026
CNIC Type
Normal Fee
Urgent Fee
Executive Fee
CNIC Modification
Rs. 400
Rs. 1,150
Rs. 2,150
Smart CNIC Modification
Rs. 750
Rs. 1,500
Rs. 2,500
NADRA charges a modification fee for changing information printed on a CNIC, including a residential address, and the amount depends on the processing category you select. Always confirm the current amount at the counter or on the Pak-ID portal before paying, because fees are revised from time to time.
How to Change Current or Permanent Address on CNIC
NADRA has outlined this six-step procedure for changing a residential address at a registration centre.
Obtain a token: Visit a nearby NADRA Registration Centre with your existing CNIC and address verification document, and obtain a token.
Complete biometric verification: A NADRA representative will complete the required biometric verification to confirm your identity.
Submit the modification request: Request a “Modification”, select “Address” as the field to update, and attach your proof-of-address document.
Verify your details: Check that the new address is entered correctly on the form, because the updated card will print exactly what is recorded.
Pay the CNIC modification fee: Pay the fee for your selected processing category — normal, urgent or executive — at the counter.
Collect your updated card: After the processing period, collect your updated card from the designated centre, or receive it by courier if you selected delivery.
Change Address on CNIC Through the Pak-ID App
Change from home: Under a facility NADRA announced on 11 October 2026, citizens can change the photograph and the permanent address on their CNIC from home through the Pak-ID mobile app.
Open the Pak-ID app: Log in to the Pak-ID app, open “Identity Card”, and choose whether the card is for yourself or a blood relative.
Select the renewal option: Pick the renewal option, then update the photograph and the permanent address fields as needed.
Upload proof of address: The app asks for a photo of your proof-of-address document, such as a utility bill or rent agreement, taken with your phone camera.
Pay the fee online: Pay the modification fee through the app. NADRA has said a Pak-ID request can take up to 48 hours to be approved after you pay.
Delivery at home: After approval, NADRA prints the new card and delivers it by courier to your given home address.
Address change is not a domicile change: Updating the address on your CNIC changes the card and the NADRA record; it does not change your domicile or your family registration.
Keep your address updated: Your CNIC address should match your current residence, because it is used for verification in banking, SIM registration, property matters and other official work.
Use official channels only: Apply through a NADRA Registration Centre or the official Pak-ID app, and call NADRA helpline 1777 if you need guidance.
Conclusion
Changing the address on your CNIC is a straightforward modification request at NADRA. At a registration centre, the six-step process runs from obtaining a token to paying the fee and collecting the updated card, with fees from Rs. 400 for a normal CNIC modification and Rs. 750 for a Smart CNIC modification. Citizens can also change their permanent address from home through the Pak-ID app. Carry the correct proof of your new address, use only NADRA’s official channels, and confirm the fee on the official NADRA website before you pay.
FAQs
How can I change the address on my CNIC? Apply for a “Modification” at any NADRA Registration Centre with your original CNIC and proof of the new address, complete biometric verification, pay the fee, and collect your updated card. You can also change your permanent address from home through the Pak-ID app.
What documents are needed to change the address on a CNIC? Your original CNIC and proof of the new address — a utility bill in your name, a registered rent agreement, or a registry or allotment letter. If you have none of these, use the CNIC of a blood relative with the same address.
What is the fee for changing the address on a CNIC? For a CNIC modification: Rs. 400 normal, Rs. 1,150 urgent and Rs. 2,150 executive. For a Smart CNIC modification: Rs. 750 normal, Rs. 1,500 urgent and Rs. 2,500 executive.
Can I change my CNIC address online? Yes. Under the facility NADRA announced on 11 October 2026, you can change your photograph and permanent address from home through the Pak-ID app.
Does changing my CNIC address change my domicile? No. An address change updates the card and the NADRA record only; it does not change your domicile or your family registration.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
