Pakistan CNIC Validator
Check whether a Computerised National Identity Card number is in the correct 13-digit format, and read the province or region code from its first digit. Format validation only, not identity verification.
Disclaimer: this tool checks the format of the number only. It does not verify identity or confirm that a CNIC belongs to a real person.
Format: XXXXX-XXXXXXX-X. You can also type it without dashes.
Type a CNIC number and press Validate CNIC.
Paste one CNIC per line, with or without dashes.
Results will appear here.
First digit region mapping
| First digit | Province / region |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| 2 | FATA |
| 3 | Punjab |
| 4 | Sindh |
| 5 | Balochistan |
| 6 | Islamabad |
| 7 | Gilgit Baltistan / Azad Jammu and Kashmir |
How to use
- Type a CNIC number with or without dashes, or switch to bulk mode and paste one CNIC per line.
- Press the validate button.
- See whether the format is valid and which region the first digit points to.
Note
A valid CNIC has exactly 13 digits. This check does not contact NADRA and cannot confirm that a number is issued or active. All checks run on your device and nothing is uploaded.