How to Use the Sri Lankan NIC Decoder?

Using our NIC Decoder is simple and instant. Follow these steps to extract your details:

1. Enter your NIC Number: Type your National Identity Card number into the input field. You can use either the old 9-digit format (e.g., 901234567V) or the new 12-digit format (e.g., 199012345678).
2. Click Decode: Hit the "Decode" button or press Enter.
3. View Results: Instantly verify your Date of Birth, Gender, and Voter Eligibility (for old format) displayed in the results card.

Understanding Sri Lankan NIC Formats

The National Identity Card (NIC) in Sri Lanka comes in two formats, and our tool supports both seamlessly.

Old Format (9 Digits + Letter)

Used for decades, this format contains 9 numbers followed by a letter (usually 'V' or 'X').

• Year of Birth: Represented by the first two digits (e.g., '90' means 1990).
• Day of Year & Gender: The next three digits represent the number of days from January 1st. If the number is greater than 500, the cardholder is Female; otherwise, Male.
• Serial Number: The next four digits are a unique serial number.
• Letter: 'V' stands for "Voter" eligibility. 'X' typically indicates non-voter status / declare status.

New Format (12 Digits)

Introduced to modernize the system, this Smart NIC format consists of 12 digits.

• Year of Birth: The first four digits explicitly state the birth year (e.g., '1990').
• Day & Gender: The logic remains the same as the old format (Days + 500 for females) using the 5th, 6th, and 7th digits.
• Serial Number: The remaining digits constitute the serial and check numbers.

Why is this Tool Safe?

Security is our top priority. Unlike many other online tools, CodeCoffeeTools's NIC Decoder runs 100% Client-Side.

This means:

• No Data Uploads: Your NIC number never leaves your verify. It is not sent to any server.
• Zero Storage: We do not store or log your identity details.
• Instant Processing: Since there is no server communication, the decoding happens instantly in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions