Steps for replacing a lost Civil ID

A replacement for a lost civil ID card can be obtained in Kuwait for citizens and residents by booking an appointment at one of the service centers via the META platform, then visiting the center and submitting the required documents and papers and paying the fees required to complete the process.

Steps for replacing a lost Civil ID for a Kuwaiti

You can replace a lost Civil ID for a Kuwaiti by following these simple steps:

• Step 1: Go to the META platform “from here“.

• Step 2: Enter the following data:
  • Civil number.
  • Password.
• Step 3: Click on “Log in“.
• Step 4: Click on “Services” from the side menu.
• Step 5: Select the Public Authority for Civil Information.
• Step 6: Click on “Authority Services“.
• Step 7: Choose the center where you want to book an appointment.
• Step 8: Select the date of the appointment you want to book.
• Step 9: Select the time from among the available times for booking.
• Step 10: Click on “Next“.
• Step 11: Click on “Confirm“.
• Step 12: Prepare the required documents and papers and go to the specified center on the reserved date.
• Step 13: Fill out the form for obtaining a replacement for a lost civil ID card in Kuwait.
• Step 14: Submit the application with the necessary documents to the competent employee.
• Step 15: Follow the employee’s instructions and complete the required signatures.
• Step 16: Pay the extraction service fees.
• Step 17: Receive the civil card after verifying its readiness.

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Steps for replacing a lost Civil ID for non-Kuwaiti

You can replace a lost Civil ID for non-Kuwaiti by following these simple steps:

• Step 1: Go to the META platform “from here“.

• Step 2: Enter the following data:
  • Civil number.
  • Password.
• Step 3: Click on “Log in“.
• Step 4: Click on “Services” from the side menu.
• Step 5: Choose the Public Authority for Civil Information.
• Step 6: Click on “Authority Services“.
• Step 7: Select the department with which you want to book the appointment.
• Step 8: Select the date of the appointment you want to book.
• Step 9: Choose the time from among the available times.
• Step 10: Click on “Next“, the details of the selected appointment will appear.
• Step 11: Click on “Confirm“.
• Step 12: Go to the specified center on the reserved appointment.
• Step 13: Fill out the form for extracting a replacement for a lost civil card in Kuwait, and attach it to the required documents and papers.
• Step 14: Submit the application to the competent employee, and follow his instructions to complete the necessary signatures.
• Step 15: Pay the extraction service fees.
• Step 16: Receive the civil card after verifying its readiness.

Documents required for replacing a lost Civil ID for Kuwaiti

Below you can find out the documents required to issue a replacement for a lost civil ID for Kuwaitis:

• Personal proof (original nationality, passport or driving license), and those under (18) years of age can bring a birth certificate or passport.
• An official power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice in the event that the service applicant does not attend in person.

Documents required for replacing a lost Civil ID for non-Kuwaiti

Below you can find out the documents required to issue a replacement for a lost civil ID for a non-Kuwaiti:

• Original passport.
• A copy of the passport.
• Two personal photos for those who have completed 5 years or more.
• Signing a declaration confirming the validity of the basic data and the photo.
• Filling out a lost/damaged investigation report form.
• Original civil ID.

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replacing a lost Civil ID Link

An appointment can be booked at one of the Public Authority for Civil Information centers via the link meta.e.gov.kw, as the link takes us to the META platform to complete the reservation before heading to the center to complete the steps.

Conclusion

Given the importance of the civil ID as a document to prove identity, the loss of this document is something that must be reported by visiting the nearest police station in Kuwait, so that the individual can avoid being exposed to any problems or consequences of this matter.