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Iranian identity card
National identity card of Iran / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Iranian identity card is the primary identity document in Iran. Every citizen age of 15 and above, whether resident or not, needs to apply for such a card, which bears their unique national identity number, given name, surname, birth date, and postal code. The current version of this card is called the national smart card (Persian: کارت هوشمند ملّی) and is the successor of the national card (Persian: کارت ملّی). This card is intended to reduce the need for the more valuable Iranian identity booklet, which is issued at birth.
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Iranian national identity card | |
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![]() An example of Iranian NID card | |
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Eligibility | 15 years of age |
Expiration | 7 years from date of issuance (At least until 2027-03-20) |
Website | https://www.ncr.ir/idcard/ |
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The National Organization For Civil Registration began issuing national smart cards in 2015. At the time, the application was voluntary. As with other smart cards, the national card features a smart chip and an RFID.[1][2] The Iranian authorities initially advertised this card as a means of secure participation in elections that guarantees voting integrity.
On the back of the card it says it is legally required to notify Civil Registration of address changes.[3]
In the near future,[when?] identity booklets will be replaced by these cards.[4] It will also replace Iranian banks' debit cards in August 2023.[5]