The National Identity Card of Nepal is a federal level digital identity card that contains the cardholder’s personal and biometric data on a chip. The card comes with a unique identification number for each individual and can be obtained by citizens of Nepal. The data is collected by the Government Department of National Identity and Civil Status.
The national identity card will include the photo, personal information, a unique identification number and a chip identical to that of the new driving licence. The national identity card is supposed to replace the current citizenship and this unique card will be used for the national identity, the voter card and also as a social security card when it is implemented on a large scale. However, it will not replace documents like a driver’s license or passport that have special purposes.
Before the plan is fully implemented, many people are already applying for the card as it was made mandatory before applying for the new e-passports. Therefore, today we will show you step by step how to apply for the National Identity Card online from your home.
Step 1: Visit the official website
Go to the NID pre-registration site. On the home page, you will have the option to login for individuals or login for service providers. After selecting the category, you will need to provide your mobile number. After that, you will receive an OTP code. By entering the OTP code, you will be redirected to a new registration page.
Step 2: New registration
After clicking on the new signup button, you will get a popup notice on the page. The advice will focus on how to correctly complete the national identity card form.
You will need to fill in your personal details including your name, date of birth, gender, education, current marital status and current occupation on the first page.
You will need to provide the information in both Nepali and English, so those unfamiliar with Nepali input may take some time to set up. Also, you won’t be able to copy and paste the words from another source. After filling in all the information, click on the next button at the bottom right of the page. You will receive a pop-up notification on the page letting you know that your information has been successfully saved. An application number will be assigned to you.
Step 3: Add contact details
The next step is to provide your contact information. Contact details include your permanent address as well as your temporary address. Press the next button after providing all the information.
Step 4: Add family information
This is the step where you will need to provide details of your family members. You will need to provide details of your:
- Dad
- Mother
- Grandfather
- Grandmother
- Joint
Information marked with an asterisk (“*”) is mandatory for you to fill out. Mandatory details consist of first and last name, while you can choose whether or not to provide citizenship details. After providing the required information, tap on the Next button.
Step 5: Select the date and location of the appointment
Now that you have provided all the necessary information, it is time to select the date and location of the appointment for your biometrics. You can select the date and location at your convenience. The system will notify you if the date you selected is available for you or not. After selecting the appropriate date and location, tap the Next button.
After pressing the next button, you will see a preview of your national ID card application form. Double-check the information you’ve submitted so far and only proceed to the next step if you don’t need to make any changes.
Step 6: Submit it
The next step is to submit your national identity card application. Before submitting the application, you will be informed that once submitted to the system, you will not be able to modify the application. It is wise to ensure that all the information you have provided about yourself and your family members is correct before submitting the national ID card application to the system.
After submitting the application, you must go to the selected office on the date of your appointment with your original documents to obtain the identity card number. The national identity card itself will be provided later.
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