When someone passes away, it’s important to cancel their ID card (CNIC) right away. This stops anyone from using their information to do bad things. It’s like locking a door to protect their identity.
What You Need to Do
To cancel the ID card, you’ll need to get a special document called a Cancellation Certificate. Here’s what you do:
- Gather Your Papers: You’ll need:
- A death certificate from the local government office.
- A paper showing where the person is buried (graveyard certificate).
- All the person’s old ID cards (CNIC, NICOP, POC, CRC). Don’t worry, you won’t get them back.
- Visit NADRA: Go to your nearest NADRA office. Bring all the papers you gathered.
- Submit and Wait: Give the papers to the NADRA staff. They’ll check everything and start the cancellation process.
- Get Your Certificate: After a while, you’ll get the Cancellation Certificate. This is proof that the ID card is no longer valid.
Important Note:
Canceling the ID card is quick and easy. It only costs about Rs50 (as of December 2023). The main reason to do it is to protect your loved one’s identity.