The Public Authority for Civil Information published the decision in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm on Sunday. The authority explained that the cancellations were made based on declarations from homeowners or due to the demolition of the respective buildings. Those affected must provide supporting documents to register their new addresses either in person or through the Sahel app within the 30-day period.
PACI warned that failure to update within the deadline would lead to penalties stipulated in Article 33 of Law No. 32 of 1982, which allows for fines of up to 100 dinars per person. The authority has made similar announcements periodically throughout the year as part of its mandate to keep residential data current. Accurate addresses are essential for the proper functioning of government services and legal notifications, PACI has previously stated.
In a related development earlier this month, the authority launched an electronic service for building cancellation via the Sahel application that enables owners to remove building data and all linked units in one online request. This tool aims to simplify procedures and reduce the need for physical visits to PACI offices. The new feature builds on existing digital offerings that have expanded significantly in recent years.
Al-Rai newspaper reported that PACI had removed more than 12,500 fictitious addresses in the year following the 2024 Mangaf fire as part of intensified enforcement to eliminate non-compliant registrations. The fire, which the civil defence authority said killed at least 49 workers, prompted a wider government review of housing standards and record accuracy across high-density areas. Subsequent operations have continued to target discrepancies between listed and actual residences.
The process for updating addresses varies slightly depending on whether the applicant is a Kuwaiti citizen, expatriate or GCC national with required documents typically including civil IDs, proof of ownership or lease agreements and in some cases family declarations. PACI maintains detailed guides for these requirements at its branches and on its official platforms to assist applicants. The authority operates multiple centers with set morning and evening hours to handle the volume of transactions efficiently.
Residents are encouraged to proactively verify their civil records to avoid unexpected cancellations that could interrupt access to services. The Public Authority for Civil Information has increasingly shifted routine updates to digital channels while retaining in-person options for complex cases. This latest action underscores the ongoing priority placed on database integrity to support effective public administration.
