Punjab Arms License Verification (PALMS) — Check Online (2026)

Go to official Punjab Arms License Verification (PALMS)

Official URLhttps://palms.org.pk/verify_weapon_license/

Official link verified 2026-07-06

PALMS is the Punjab Home Department's digital system for issuing, renewing and verifying arms/weapon licenses across Punjab. The verification page lets citizens confirm a license's validity and status using a CNIC or license number.

How to check Punjab Arms License Verification (PALMS) online

Open the official PALMS portal at palms.org.pk.
Click 'Verify Weapon License' (verification does not require an account).
Enter your CNIC number (13 digits, no dashes) or the arms license number.
Complete the captcha/security check if shown, then press Submit.
View the returned license status, holder name and validity details.

What you need

Verification is public and needs no password. To apply/renew you register a PALMS applicant account; use the 'Forgot Password' link on the login page and reset via the email or mobile number registered at signup.

Good to know: New applicants register on PALMS with a valid CNIC, email and mobile number, then complete NADRA-integrated identity/background checks before a license is issued.

Common Punjab Arms License Verification (PALMS) problems & fixes

No record found for this CNIC/license number

Confirm you typed the 13-digit CNIC with no spaces or dashes; newly issued licenses can take a few days to appear, and licenses issued under the old manual system may not be digitized yet.

Page not loading or connection timed out

Government servers can be busy or geo-restricted; retry during off-peak hours, use a Pakistani connection, and ensure you are on palms.org.pk (not a look-alike .com clone).

Captcha keeps failing

Refresh the captcha image, disable ad-blockers/VPN, and re-enter the characters exactly with correct upper/lowercase.

Punjab Arms License Verification (PALMS)helpline & contact

Helpline: Punjab Home Department / e-Khidmat helpline 0800-09211

Frequently asked questions

What is the Punjab arms license verification URL?

The official PALMS verification page is https://palms.org.pk/verify_weapon_license/, operated by the Punjab Home Department.

Can I verify a Punjab arms license with just my CNIC?

Yes. Enter your 13-digit CNIC (or the license number) on the PALMS verify page to instantly see the license validity and status.

Is online arms license verification free?

Yes, checking a license status on PALMS is free; only fresh applications or renewals carry official government fees paid through the portal.

Official link last verified on 2026-07-06. If the portal has changed, please let us know.