Iranian national identity card
Encyclopedia
Every permanent resident of Iran above the age of 15, whether a citizen or not, must hold a valid National Identity Card (Persian
:کارت ملی) or at least obtain their unique National Number from any of the local Vital Records branches of the Ministry of Interior.
In order to apply for an NID card, the applicant must be at least 15 years old and have their photo attached to their Birth Certificate
- which is done by the Vital Records.
Starting June 21, 2008, the NID cards are compulsory for many things in Iran and Iranian Missions abroad (e.g. obtaining a passport, driver's license, any banking procedure,etc.)
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
:کارت ملی) or at least obtain their unique National Number from any of the local Vital Records branches of the Ministry of Interior.
In order to apply for an NID card, the applicant must be at least 15 years old and have their photo attached to their Birth Certificate
Birth certificate
A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a child. The term "birth certificate" can refer to either the original document certifying the circumstances of the birth or to a certified copy of or representation of the ensuing registration of that birth...
- which is done by the Vital Records.
Starting June 21, 2008, the NID cards are compulsory for many things in Iran and Iranian Missions abroad (e.g. obtaining a passport, driver's license, any banking procedure,etc.)