How to Check Married Status Online in NADRA CNIC – Complete Guide

If you want to check your married status online using your NADRA CNIC, this simple 2025 guide will help you step by step. Through NADRA’s official Family Registration Certificate (FRC) system, you can confirm whether your record shows Single, Married, or Divorced—without visiting any NADRA office.

This method is official, safe, and mostly free, and it works directly through NADRA’s online portal.

What Is NADRA and Why It Is Important

NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) is Pakistan’s government department that keeps records of citizens. It manages CNIC details, family data, birth records, and marital status.

Whenever someone gets married, divorced, or becomes widowed, NADRA updates this information in its system. This helps keep all legal and official records correct.

Why You Should Check Your Married Status

Checking your NADRA marital record is important because:

• It is needed for property and inheritance matters

• Visa and immigration offices verify marital status from NADRA

• Banks and insurance companies may require it

• It helps prevent fake spouse or family registrations

Keeping your record correct protects your legal rights.

How to Check Married Status Online in NADRA (Free Method)

You can check your status through NADRA’s online FRC system.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Visit id.nadra.gov.pk

2. Sign in or create an account using your CNIC

3. Go to Family Registration Certificate (FRC)

4. Verify your account using the OTP sent to your mobile/email

5. View your family details

   • If a spouse appears, your status is Married

   • If no spouse appears, your status is Single

6. You can download or print the certificate if needed

SMS Method (If Available)

Sometimes NADRA offers an SMS service:

1. Open SMS app

2. Type your 13-digit CNIC number (no dashes)

3. Send it to NADRA’s official code (if active)

4. Receive basic record details via SMS

Note: This service is not always available. The online portal is more reliable.

Information You Need

Before checking or updating your record, keep these ready:

• CNIC number

• Mobile number registered with NADRA

• Email address

• OTP received during login

How to Update or Correct Marital Status

If your status is wrong, visit your nearest NADRA office with documents:

• Marriage update: Original Nikah Nama

• Divorce update: Divorce certificate

• Widow/Widower update: Death certificate of spouse

• Error correction: Original CNIC and proof documents

After verification, NADRA will issue an updated CNIC.

Processing Time and Fees (2025)

• Online FRC record check: Free

• FRC download: Rs. 100–200

• Marital status update on CNIC: Rs. 750–1250

• Processing time: 5–10 working days

(Fees may vary by location.)

Types of Family Registration Certificate (FRC)

NADRA offers three types:

1. By Birth – Parents and siblings

2. By Marriage – Spouse and children

3. By Adoption – Adopted family details

To check married status, select FRC by Marriage.

Benefits of Checking NADRA Married Status

• Stops fake spouse entries

• Helps in legal and family matters

• Useful for visas and passports

• Keeps your identity record accurate

• Helps in job and background verification

Common Problems and Solutions

• Spouse not showing: Submit Nikah Nama to NADRA

• Wrong name: Apply for correction

• OTP not received: Update registered mobile number

• Website not working: Try later due to maintenance

Legal Use of NADRA Marital Record

NADRA marital records are accepted by:

• Courts

• Immigration authorities

• Banks and insurance companies

• Embassies

Always use official NADRA platforms and never share your CNIC on unknown websites.

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