Shenas Nameh

The Shenasnameh, or “Writ of Identity” in Persian, is the Iranian identity booklet. It serves as a fundamental identity document for Iranian citizens. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects:

1. Purpose:
   • It’s a primary form of identification within Iran.
   • It records essential personal information.
   • It is needed for many official procedures, including voting.
2. Content:
   • The Shenasnameh contains detailed personal data, such as:
     • Full name and gender.
     • Date and place of birth (according to the Solar Hijri calendar).
     • Parents’ names and information.
     • Marital status and details of spouses.
     • Information about children.
     • A space for recording death.
   • It also contains the persons national identity number.
3. Issuance and Usage:
   • It’s issued to Iranian citizens at birth by the National Organization for Civil Registration of Iran.
   • It’s used for various official transactions, like registering for services, travel within Iran, and participating in elections.
   • While the Shenasnameh has been a very important document, Iran has also moved towards the use of National ID cards.