Civil Affairs clarifies status of national ID after loss report
Saudi Civil Affairs says a reported lost national ID is permanently canceled, even if found later, and a new card must be issued for security.
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AIThe Civil Affairs Agency at the Ministry of Interior has clarified the procedure if a national ID card is found after being officially reported lost, confirming that a reported card cannot be used again.
The clarification came in response to a query on the agency’s official X account, where a user asked: “I reported my national ID card lost, then found it. What should I do?”
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Civil Affairs confirmed that a national ID card reported lost is canceled to protect its holder, even if it is found after the report is filed.
The agency added that the cardholder must obtain a new national ID, noting that the previously reported card is no longer valid and cannot be used.