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Name of the Organization : Public Authority For Civil Information
Type of Facility : Civil ID Renewal For Expatriates
Country : Kuwait

Website : https://www.paci.gov.kw/Home.aspx

How To Renew PACI Expatriates Civil ID?

This service allows non-Kuwaiti expatriates to renew their civil ID cards. Applicants must visit the Public Authority of Civil Information PACI Headquarters, Zahra, Checkers’ Building, ground floor, Reception Hall to receive the new card –

Related / Similar Service :
PACI First Time Registration of Expatriates Kuwait

PACI KW Civil ID Status

You can perform this service over the phone or online

First : Over the Phone
Dial 1889988
** Choose (1) for Arabic and (2) for English
** Choose the service number (1) from the voice list
** Enter your civil ID number and wait till your request is processed

Second : Online
** Go to Civil ID Renewal link on the website of the Public Authority for Civil Information
** Enter your civil ID number, then follow the instructions
** Receive your new card at the Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters, Zahra, Checkers’ Building, ground floor, Reception Hall. Pay the card acquisition fees

Fees :
** Variable fees 0 KD
** Fixed fees : Card acquisition fees 2 KD

Contact :
Phone 1844447
Automated Query 1889988
E-mail info [AT] paci.gov.kw

Card ID certificate :
** The Card ID certificate will be used to authenticate the card itself and its validity.
** The certificate will not be controlled by the Card Holder but will be used by the systems and applications for its purposes.

Authentication & Signing Certificate

The Authentication & Signing certificate will be used to :
** Prove the Card Holder identity to systems and applications and other parties.
** Sign electronic files like emails and documents.
The certificate will be controlled and used by the Card Holder personally.

Corporate Individual certificate :
The Corporate Individual certificate will be used for one or more of the following :
** Prove the Card Holder identity to systems and applications and other parties.
** Means of representation for a company or organization.

** Sign electronic files like emails and documents.
** Encrypt transitory electronic communication/emails.
The certificate will be controlled and used by the Card Holder personally.

FAQ On PACI Digital Signature

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On PACI Digital Signature

What is the Digital Signature?
The Digital Signature is an electronic certificate that is installed on the Civil ID card based upon the card owner’s wish.

This certificate is acknowledged as an authentic signature and proof of identity based on State of Kuwait’s Electronic Transactions Law (20/2014), for both Kuwaitis and non-Kuwaitis, allowing the owner of such a certificate to utilize electronic services in Kuwait and GCC countries.

How to utilize the Digital Signature?
** Perform official electronic transactions and application forms much faster and safer.
** Digitally sign or encrypt electronic documents and files including contracts, agreements and reports.

** Communicate securely over email by using digital signatures and encryption to protect and authenticate messages and emails.

How to obtain a Digital Signature?
** Personally visit PACI to apply for a Digital Signature.
** Sign the Digital Signature usage agreement.
** Have the Digital Signature certificate installed in your Civil ID with a PIN that is entered and known by you; and you only.