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National Identity Card (Rastriya Parichayapatra / NID)
Ministry of Home Affairs Department of National ID and Civil Registration (DoNIDCR)· District Administration Offices (DAO), Area Administration Offices, or designated local wards
Overview
The National Identity Card (NID) is a biometric smart card with a unique 10-digit National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the Department of National ID and Civil Registration (DoNIDCR). It is compulsory for passport issuance, social security allowances, SIM cards, and major civic transactions in Nepal.
Process Steps
Fill online pre-enrollment form at https://id.donidcr.gov.np to receive the application number.
Select convenient enrollment date and location (DAO Kathmandu, Lalitpur, or your home district).
Visit the designated enrollment station with original documents.
Complete live biometric capture (all 10 fingerprints, digital iris scan, digital facial photo, digital signature).