National ID Card (Kart-e Melli)

The smart national ID card (کارت ملی هوشمند) is needed for many services inside Iran, including banking and the Sana notification system. Unlike most consular services, the smart card cannot be completed by video interview: the Interests Section of Iran takes these applications in person in Washington, DC, through a separate appointment system.

برای کارت ملی هوشمند، حضور شخصی در دفتر حفاظت منافع ایران در واشنگتن لازم است و وقت این کار از سامانه جدا گرفته میشود. ما مدارک شما را از قبل آماده و بررسی میکنیم تا سفرتان بی نتیجه نماند.

What our office does for you

• Checks your documents before you travel
• Registers your application in the Mikhak system
• Makes sure you hold the right appointment — the smart-card system is separate from regular document submission
• Prepares you for what happens at the appointment

Documents to prepare

• Your valid Iranian passport (photo of the first page for your file)
• Your Shenasnameh
• A recent passport-style photo
• Your address in the US, phone number and email

The Daftar runs two different booking systems — one for most document submissions and a separate one just for smart national ID card appointments. Booking in the wrong system means a wasted trip to Washington; we make sure your appointment is the right one.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a smart national ID card outside Iran?

The smart national ID card (kart-e melli) is issued through the Interests Section in Washington, DC, with an in-person appointment. Our office prepares your documents and books the appointment.

Why do I need a national ID card?

Banking, property and official transactions in Iran increasingly require the national code and the smart card, and Sana registration depends on it as well.

What should I prepare first?

Your Shenasnameh and Iranian passport details must match; a name mismatch between documents should be fixed first, because it stalls the application.