Lost CNIC in Sargodha: How to Get a Duplicate from NADRA
A lost CNIC can be misused for SIM cards or loans. Act in the right order: protect yourself first, then apply for the replacement.
Report the loss, apply for a duplicate through the NADRA online service or at a NADRA centre in Sargodha with biometric verification, pay the fee, and track the application using the tracking ID. Requirements and fees change, so confirm on the NADRA helpline 1777 before visiting.
Written and reviewed by Ali Sherazi, Sargodha. See our editorial policy. Fees and timings change, so confirm with the office before you go.
شناختی کارڈ گم ہونے پر سب سے پہلے اپنی حفاظت کریں، پھر نادرا کی آن لائن سروس یا نادرا سینٹر سرگودھا سے بائیومیٹرک تصدیق کے ساتھ ڈپلیکیٹ کارڈ کے لیے درخواست دیں، فیس جمع کروائیں اور ٹریکنگ آئی ڈی سے درخواست کی صورتحال معلوم کرتے رہیں۔ شرائط اور فیس تبدیل ہوتی رہتی ہیں، اس لیے جانے سے پہلے 1777 پر تصدیق کر لیں۔
- Your CNIC number (from old documents, a family member's record or any previous application)
- Photocopy of any old CNIC, driving licence, passport or B-Form if available
- Family member CNIC copies to help verify your identity
- Fee payment as per the current NADRA schedule
- Police report or application, if the card was stolen and you want it on record
🪜 Step-by-Step Guide
Follow each step in order. Do not skip steps — the sequence matters.
If the card was stolen, make a written report at your local police station. This protects you if the card is later used for a SIM card, a loan or fraud. Check the SIMs registered on your CNIC through the official PTA service and block any that are not yours.
Pro Tip: Do not post a photo of a replacement or found CNIC online. Anyone can misuse it.
Make sure you remember your full name, father's name, date of birth and permanent address as registered in NADRA. Any mismatch with the record will cause delay.
Many people can apply online through the NADRA online identity service. If your record requires fresh biometrics or you face an online problem, visit the NADRA Mega Centre in Sargodha. Call 1777 to confirm which route suits your case.
At the centre your fingerprints and photograph are matched against your record. Wear plain clothes, remove any headwear that hides your face except for religious reasons, and keep hands clean for fingerprint scanning.
Choose the processing speed that suits you, pay the fee and keep the receipt that contains your tracking ID.
Use the tracking ID on the NADRA website or by calling 1777. The card is usually delivered by courier to the address on file or to the centre, depending on the option selected.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
These are the most frequent reasons people waste a whole trip to the government office.
Waiting for weeks before reporting the loss
Act on day one. Misuse risk grows with time.
Applying with a different name spelling
Use the exact spelling in your NADRA record. Name changes need a separate correction process.
Giving the tracking ID to agents who ask for payment
Tracking is free. Do not pay agents to speed up an application.
Assuming the temporary receipt is a valid CNIC forever
Use it only for the validity period shown. Follow up on delivery.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements can differ by case and over time. A police report is useful for your own protection, but confirm the current NADRA requirement on 1777.
Biometric verification normally requires the card holder to be present. Certain special cases are handled differently, so ask NADRA first.
It depends on the speed option you pay for and on postal delivery. The slip shows the expected timeline.
Banks usually need a valid CNIC or the NADRA acknowledgement, depending on their policy. Ask the bank in advance.
Apply for correction rather than duplicate. Bring supporting documents for the correct data.
Helplines & Offices
Helpline numbers shown here are national short codes. Office timings are typical and can change, so confirm locally before you travel.