Lost Kuwait Civil ID? Here’s What You Should Do Next

Don’t worry if you’ve lost your civil ID. All you have to do is report it to the Kuwait Police so they can deactivate it and prevent it from being misused by someone else. You should also obtain a new civil ID through any of the Public Authority for Civil Information centers.

How to Replace a Lost Civil ID in Kuwait

If you lose your civil ID, you must follow the following steps to obtain a new replacement:

• Report the loss of your card at the nearest Kuwait Police branch.
• Book an appointment to submit a request for a replacement civil ID at a Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) service center via the Meta Portal.
• Go to the service center at the appropriate date and ensure you arrive ten minutes before your appointment.
• Show the appointment details to the employee, who will provide you with a form to fill in.
• Fill in the application form for a replacement civil ID with the required information, sign it, and attach any other required documents.
• Resubmit all required documents to the responsible employee.
• Pay the fees for obtaining a new civil ID.
• You will receive a receipt confirming the successful submission of the application.
• When your civil ID is ready, you will be notified. You can also inquire about its readiness through the available online methods.
• When you receive a notification that your new civil card is ready, go to any of the Public Authority for Civil Information service centers and collect your new card.

Steps to book an appointment to Replace a Lost Civil ID in Kuwait

By following the simple steps you can book an appointment to replace a Lost or Stolen Kuwait Civil ID: ^[1]

• Enter To Meta Portal “from here“.
• Fill in the required fields with your login information, including the following:
  • Enter your civil ID number in the suitable box.
  • Enter your account password in the suitable box.
• Click on the “Remember Me” button.
• Click on the “Log in” button.

• Or if you do not have an account, press on the “Register as a new user” option then follow the simple steps to register in meta portal.
• Click on the “Search for services” button on the left side of screen.
• Search for the “Ministry of Interior” button.
• Click on the “Services Categories” button.
• Click on the “the Public Authority for Civil Information” button.
• Click on the “Services” button.
• Search For “Civil ID Arabic Name Correction” service.
• Click on the “Apply” button.
• Choose the civil card replacement service.
• Click on the “Apply” button.
• Choose appointment type: Morning or Evening.
• Click on “Submit” button.
• Choose the suitable day for you by switching between available appointment days.
• Select a date and time from the list of available appointment times for each day.
• Click on the “Book an appointment” option.
• Confirm your appointment booking.
• You will receive a notification indicating your successful booking.
• After successful completion, you will receive the appointment details, including the appointment date, status, and barcode.
• Make sure to keep an electronic copy of your appointment details, or click the “Print” icon to print it.

Conditions to Replace a Lost Civil ID in Kuwait

You can find the conditions to Replace a Lost or Stolen Kuwait Civil ID by the following points:

Documents Required to Replace Stolen Kuwait Civil ID

You can find out documents required to replace a Lost Civil ID in the following table:

Replace a Lost Civil ID Fees

You can find the fees of Replace a lost or stolen Kuwait Civil ID by the following table:

Conclusion

You can obtain a new card after losing your civil ID at any Public Authority for Civil Information center. These steps include reporting the loss, booking an appointment, and submitting the application. Don’t forget to pay the loss penalty and the fee for obtaining a new, valid card.