Lost Civil ID Kuwait: Here’s What You Need to Do Right Now

Are you a Kuwaiti resident or citizen who has lost their Civil ID? This article will guide you on the next steps you should take in the situation where you have a lost civil ID in Kuwait and require a replacement. Given the importance of a Civil ID, you should take actions as quickly as possible to avoid certain inconveniences, potential fines, and disruptions to various public and private services.

Replace a Lost or Stolen Kuwait Civil ID

Here’s what you should do if you lose your Kuwait Civil ID or have it stolen:

• Visit the nearest police station and report the card loss.
• Obtain the Lost/Damaged Card Form and fill it out.
• Go to the Meta platform “from here” to book an appointment with a Paci center for lost/damaged card replacement.
• Gather the necessary documents and visit the Paci center at the appointed time.
• Resume your appointment with the appropriate office.
• Provide documents as requested.
• Fill in your details accordingly in the application form.
• Pay the applicable fees.

Once your request has been successfully submitted, you’ll get a replacement for your lost or stolen Civil ID.

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Book an appointment to Replace a Lost or Stolen Civil ID

Here’s how to book an appointment with Paci to get a replacement for a lost Civil ID as a citizen of Kuwait: ^[1]

• Go to the Meta Portal platform “from here”.

• If you don’t have a Meta Portal account, click “Register as a new user.”
• If you have an account already, enter your Civil ID number and user password in the provided area and log in.
• Navigate to the side menu and click “Appointment Search.” Several categories of government services will appear.
• Find and click the “Public Authority for Civil Information” bar.

• Go for the “Person Services” Option and click on “Services.”
• Navigate to the “Lost Civil ID” Option and click on the “Apply” Button.
• Select a Paci location that is most convenient for you.
• Select appointment type “Morning or Evening“.

• Choose a day for the appointment.
• Confirm the appointment. 
• Prepare the required documents (description below).
• Visit the Paci center at the specified location and time.
• If under the age of 18, a parent or custodian can represent you.
• If representing someone, get a power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice.
• Fill out the Civil ID replacement application form.
• Provide the necessary documents as requested. 
• Pay the service dues.

Once the request is complete, you’ll be required to wait for a period of time to be issued a replacement ID card.

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Documents Required for Civil ID Replacement

The table below outlines the required documents for obtaining a Civil ID replacement in Kuwait, categorized by applicant type: Kuwaiti citizens, residents (non-Kuwaitis), and GCC citizens.

Eligibility Criteria for Civil ID Replacement

These are the eligibility criteria for getting a Civil ID replacement in Kuwait:

• Applicants must come in person or be represented by a legal representative.
• Applicants under the age of 18 must come along with their legal guardian or be represented by them.
• Applicants must sign the lost/damaged card form.
• Representatives must possess a power of attorney for legitimization.

Civil ID Replacement Fee

The civil ID replacement fee(s) is as follows:

Conclusion

When you lose or damage your civil ID, you can get a replacement by scheduling an appointment with the Port Authority for Civil Information (PACI), where you can apply and exercise patience until a new card is issued to you.