Kuwait Removes 425 Addresses, Warns of Fines for Failing to Update Information

The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) in Kuwait has recently purged the registered residential addresses of 425 individuals from its database. This action was taken following declarations from property owners or due to the demolition of buildings where these individuals were registered.

PACI issued a notice in the official gazette, "Kuwait Alyoum," urging the affected individuals to update their new residential addresses within a 30-day period starting from the publication date. The authority stressed that compliance is mandatory to maintain accurate civil records.

Those impacted can update their information or register new addresses through the unified government electronic services application known as 'Sahel.' This process requires submitting the necessary supporting documents to verify the new address. PACI emphasized the convenience and efficiency of using the digital platform for this administrative task.

The authority also issued a stern warning regarding non-compliance. Failure to register a new address within the stipulated 30-day timeframe could lead to penalties under Article 33 of Law No. 32 of 1982. The violation carries a fine of up to KD 100, and this penalty may be multiplied depending on the number of individuals involved in the non-compliance, highlighting the importance of timely updates.