NADRA Issues Clarification on Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates
In a recent update, NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) has issued an important clarification regarding the registration of birth, death, and marital status changes. This comes after a viral video on social media showed a man shocked to find himself declared dead in NADRA’s records. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid such confusion and ensure your documents are always accurate.
NADRA Issues Clarification on Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates. Read the full details carefully to avoid serious legal and identity issues. This article explains the complete process, the reasons for such cases, and what you must do if you or your family are affected.
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Who Is Responsible for Registering Birth, Death, or Marriage?
NADRA clarified that:
- Under provincial laws, the Union Council is responsible for registering births, deaths, and marital status changes.
- NADRA then issues identity documents based on the data received from Union Councils, as per federal law.
Any changes in your family status, such as a new birth, death, marriage, or divorce, must first be registered with your local Union Council. NADRA cannot make these changes independently.
Why Was a Living Person Declared Dead?
In the viral video, a man was surprised to learn that NADRA had declared him deceased.
NADRA responded by confirming that the death was registered at the Union Council level by a close relative, not by NADRA.
This highlights the importance of accurate and verified information at the Union Council level.
Anyone can register a death if they are a close relative, and NADRA will act upon that information unless it is corrected in time.
NADRA’s Public Notice: Act Now If You Are Affected
NADRA has revealed a major issue:
More than 7 million deaths have been registered across Pakistan, but in many cases, family members did not update NADRA’s database or did not cancel the deceased person’s CNIC.
To address this:
- NADRA has started sending SMS alerts to the mobile phones of deceased persons’ close relatives.
- If the person is truly deceased, their blood relative must visit the nearest NADRA office and cancel their CNIC.
- If the death registration is incorrect, families must immediately contact their Union Council to get the record corrected.
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Why Is It Important to Cancel CNIC After Death?
Keeping the CNIC of a deceased person active:
- May lead to fraud or misuse of identity.
- It can cause legal complications for inheritance, pensions, or property transfers.
- It can trigger errors in government records, affecting the family in the future.
How to Cancel a CNIC or Correct Wrong Death Registration
If your relative is wrongly marked as deceased:
- Visit your Union Council and request a correction in the death record.
- Provide all necessary documents to prove the person is alive.
- Once corrected at the Union Council, visit NADRA to update the record and reactivate the CNIC.
If your relative has passed away:
- Visit the nearest NADRA office.
- Provide a death certificate and your proof of relationship (CNIC, family registration).
- Cancel the CNIC officially to avoid any future issues.
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What Should You Do Right Now?
- Check if your family’s NADRA records are up to date.
- Make sure all births, deaths, and marriages are registered with the correct Union Council.
- Respond to any NADRA SMS alerts you receive.
- Visit NADRA or your local Union Council in case of any confusion.
Final Words
This clarification by NADRA is not just a technical announcement, it’s a warning for every citizen to take their identity records seriously. Whether it’s your CNIC, your child’s birth registration, or a family member’s death, everything must be officially recorded at the right place. Don’t wait for confusion or viral videos to fix your records. Act now, stay updated, and help others around you understand their rights and responsibilities.
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