NADRA has outlined the procedure for married citizens to update their marital status in official records using a computerized marriage certificate and the Pak ID mobile application.
According to NADRA, applicants must first obtain a computerized marriage certificate from the relevant Union Council, Cantonment Board, or Municipal Committee. This certificate contains a Civil Registration Management System (CRMS) number, which is needed to complete the marital status update.
Once they have obtained the certificate, citizens can update their information by visiting a nearby NADRA Registration Centre or using the Pak ID app.
The process connects marriage records maintained by local registration authorities with NADRA’s database. The CRMS framework covers important civil events, including births, marriages, divorces, and deaths, through authorised local government bodies across Pakistan.
Get a Computerized Marriage Certificate
Before requesting a change to their NADRA records, applicants must ensure that their marriage has been officially registered with the relevant local authority.
They should obtain a computerized marriage certificate from the appropriate Union Council, Cantonment Board, Municipal Committee, or other authorised registration body, depending on where the marriage was recorded.
Applicants should carefully check the certificate to ensure that all personal and marriage details are correct and consistent before proceeding with the NADRA update.
Keep Your CRMS Number Ready
A computerized marriage certificate contains information associated with the Civil Registration Management System (CRMS). Applicants should keep the relevant CRMS number available when applying to update their marital status.
NADRA’s CRMS infrastructure helps local authorities record vital events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. According to NADRA, the system operates across more than 11,000 Union Councils, supporting the registration of civil events and the issuance of official certificates.
How to Update Marital Status Through the Pak ID App
Citizens who prefer an online process can use NADRA’s Pak ID mobile application to request an update to their records.
Applicants should download the official app, sign in to an existing account or create a new one, and select the appropriate CNIC modification or non-printable information update service.
They can then enter the required details and upload the supporting documents requested by the application.
NADRA confirms that the Pak ID platform supports CNIC modifications and updates to non-printable information fields. It also allows users to submit documents, pay applicable fees online, and track their applications.
Applicants should follow the instructions provided within the app, as additional verification or documentation may be required depending on their individual circumstances.
How to Update Marital Status at a NADRA Registration Centre
Citizens who prefer to complete the process in person can visit their nearest NADRA Registration Centre.
They should carry their computerized marriage certificate and the relevant identity documents and request an update to their marital status.
Depending on the case, NADRA may require applicants to undergo identity verification or biometric verification before processing the request.
Before visiting the centre, citizens should ensure that their marriage details match the information recorded by the local authority responsible for registering the marriage.
What If Your Marriage Record Has Not Been Updated?
Applicants should first verify that their marriage has been properly registered with the relevant local government authority.
NADRA’s registration framework relies on civil registration information maintained through provincial and local government systems. Marriage registration information can be linked with NADRA records to support accurate information and reliable identity verification.
If the marriage certificate or CRMS record contains incorrect information, applicants may need to contact the authority that originally registered the marriage and have the error corrected before proceeding with the NADRA update.
Ensuring that the marriage record is accurate and the required documentation is available can help applicants avoid delays when updating their marital status in NADRA records.