NADRA Arms License Verification Online
Posted by: Areeb Hassan On: January 1, 2025NADRA Pakistan has taken a step towards online verification of arms licenses to combat terrorism in the country. All Arms license holders will have to verify their weapon licenses from NADRA. They can apply online for a NADRA Arms License and download their e-license after verification at pal.nadra.gov.pk arms license. Ministry of Interior Pakistan and NADRA have introduced an online computerized arms license system for citizens.
NADRA Arms License Verification Online
The government has targeted digitalizing the old arms and weapon license system in Pakistan. According to new policies and rules, NADRA Weapon license verification is compulsory. In Pakistan, people can not use it without all Pakistan arms license verification online.
Ministry of Interior Arms License Verification
Pakistan Ministry of Interior and NADRA are collaborating regarding Arms License issuance and verification. For a new army license, you will need to visit the registered NADRA Arms License centers in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, and Quetta.
Eligibility Criteria to Get NADRA Arms License
To obtain an arms license in Pakistan, you must:
- Be a Pakistani citizen.
- Hold a valid CNIC or NICOP.
- Be at least 25 years old.
- Have no objections from local police.
- Not be affiliated with any banned organizations or suspected of anti-state activities.
- Be physically and mentally fit to carry a weapon.
How to Apply for for NADRA Arms License
The process includes the following steps:
- Approval is sought from the Ministry of Interior.
- An approval letter is issued.
- The approval is uploaded onto the NADRA system through an online process managed by the Ministry of Interior.
- The licensee’s biometrics are captured within the specified timeframe, and a Demand Notice is issued, both handled by NADRA.
- The weapon is purchased from an authorized dealer and details are entered on the Demand Notice.
- The Demand Note is registered at the respective DC Office.
- The Demand Note is then submitted to NADRA to obtain the license.
NADRA Arms License Fee [updated]
| Types of License | PB | NPB |
| Govt Fee | Rs 25,000/- | Rs 12,500/- |
| NADRA Fee | Rs 3000/- | Rs 15,00/- |
| Total Fee | Rs 28,000/- | Rs 14,000/- |
KPK Arms License Verification Online By CNIC
Citizens whose arms licenses are expired can apply online for renewal. NADRA Pakistan has developed an online portal for KPK, Sindh, Punjab, Islamabad, and Balochistan people to verify their weapon licenses online. License holders just need to enter their CNIC number of 14 digits for complete verification.
District Wise NADRA Arms License
| NADRA Arms License District Wise Offices Location | |
| District Name | Address |
| Attock | DCO Office Complex |
| Bahawalnagar | DCO Complex,Faisal Colony Bahawalnagar |
| Bahawalpur | Asstt Commisioner Courts, Opp. Asstt Commissioner City Office, Bahawalpur |
| Bhakkar | DCO Office, Bhakkar |
| Chakwal | DCO Office Complex |
| Chiniot | PAL Site ,Facilitation Center Building UC 36 Liberary Park Muhallah Garah Tehsil & Distt Chiniot |
| DG Khan | 3 Marla Scheme, Near NADRA Office,Madol Town DG Khan |
| Faisalabad | 1st Floor DCO Comples Faisalabad |
| Gujranwala | Tehsil Office near Sialkot Phatak GT Road Gujranwala |
| Gujrat | Room 32 & 33, DCO Office, District Complex, Gujrat |
| Hafizabad | PAL , District complex, Finance & Planning Building Hafizabad |
| Jehlum | Near District Jinnah Zilla Nazim Office, Kachery, Jehlum |
| Jhang | First Floor Nadra Office kutchery |
| Kasur | PALP Site, DCO Office complex, Depalpur Rd. Kasur |
| Khanewal | DCO Complex near Jinnah Library Civil Lines ,Khanewal |
| Khushab | DCO Office, Khushab |
| Lahore | 3 Mushtaq Gurmani Road, Gulberg II behind McDonald Near Dispensary |
| Layyah | DCO Office Mundi Town Thesil / Dist Layyah |
| Lodhran | DCO Complex, Old Galamandi Lodhran |
| Mandi Bahauddin | Public School & College Mandi Bahauddin |
| Mianwali | DCO Office, Mianwali |
| Multan | EX Sher Shah Town Office, Near MDA Chowk Multan |
| Muzaffargarh | DCO Complex, Mohallah Khursheedabad Muzaffargarh City |
| Nankana Sahib | PALP Site, DCO Office, PALP Site, DCO Office Nankana Sahib |
| Narowal | PALP Site, City District Complex, Narowal |
| Okara | PALP Site, DCO Office, District Complex, Okara |
| Pakpattan | Room#12 DCO Office ,Green Town Katchery Road Pakpattan |
| Rajanpur | Rajanpur Garbi,DCO Complex Rajanpur |
| Rawalpindi | TMA Pothohar Town, Distt Courts, Rawalpindi |
| RY Khan | Town Hall TMA Building Model Town RY Khan |
| Sahiwal | Aslah License branch, DCO Office, Farid Town Road Sahiwal |
| Sargodha | Old Civil Courts Building Near Additional Collector Office District Court Sargodha |
| Sheikhupura | Lahore – Sheikhupura Rd. near S.P chowk, Sheikhupura |
| Sialkot | NADRA PALP Site , NAWAZ Sharif Hockey Stadium , Pasrur Road Sialkot |
| Toba Tek Singh | DCO complex Tobah Tek Singh |
| Vehari | DOC Complex,Lalazar Colony Multan Road, Vehari |
Required Documents List
- Application (Handwritten or Typed) addressed to Section Officer (Arms), M/O Interior.
- Photocopy of CNIC (attested)
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Affidavit (Attested by Notri public)
- Filer Documents (if any)