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Updated March 2023
Kuwait Civil ID card contains all identifying information of the owner, such as full name, nationality, civil number, and place of residence. It is important to check the status of your civil ID to avoid paying late fees when you renew the civil card.

Keep on reading the article to know how to check your Kuwait Civil ID status.
How do I check my Kuwait civil ID status?
There are several ways for you to check your Kuwait civil ID status.
Civil ID status check by PACI
By following the steps outlined on the official website of the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI), citizens, residents, and expatriates in Kuwait can inquire about their civil status and take advantage of this service.
- access the official website of the Public Authority for Civil Information
- click on “Card Status” icon.
- enter the Civil ID number.
- click submit.
- the official website shows the status of the card
Civil ID status check on the State of Kuwait website
ID card holders can benefit from the service of inquiring about the Kuwaiti civil status by entering the official electronic portal for public services in the State of Kuwait and following the steps below.
- enter the public services on the State of Kuwait website
- enter the civil number.
- click on the “Query” icon.
- the portal provides the customer with the card’s status with the entered national number in detail.
Civil ID status check by voicemail
Kuwaiti citizens, residents, and expatriates can inquire about their new civil cards status using the voicemail feature by applying the following steps.
- call the customer service number 188988.
- follow the instructions to select the language.
- click on 1 to go to the query service.
- type the ID number, then wait for the result.