Wondering how to correct your name on CNIC in 2025? The NADRA Name Correction 2025 policy allows citizens to update or fix their names legally and transparently. In this article, we walk you through the exact steps, documentation, timelines, and tips to make sure your name correction is successful and hassle-free.
What Changed in 2025 for NADRA Name Correction
New Reforms & Enhanced Efficiency: NADRA has implemented major amendments to identity and registration rules to improve transparency and reduce fraud. Corrections are now part of a voluntary correction facility to allow citizens to proactively fix errors in their identity record.
Why the Update Matters
Many citizens face difficulties due to mismatched names across documents. The updated process aims to simplify name corrections without lengthy litigation for most cases.
Who Can Apply for Name Correction / Change
You can seek a name correction under NADRA if your CNIC carries a typographical error, your name in different documents is genuine, or your name change is legally justified.
Step-by-Step Process for NADRA Name Correction 2025
- Gather Required Documents
- Visit a NADRA Registration Center (NRC)
- Application & Biometric Verification
- Review & Approval
- Fee Payment & Processing
- Collection
