Check ATL / Filer Status
Enter your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes). We'll check the format, then take you straight to FBR's official Active Taxpayer List portal to complete the CAPTCHA and see your result instantly.
Verify NTN Registration
Enter your CNIC or NTN to check your National Tax Number registration details on FBR's official Taxpayer Profile Inquiry portal.
Request a Verified Check from ADL
Prefer not to deal with FBR's portal yourself? Send us your CNIC/NTN and we'll check your filer and registration status and confirm it back to you — usually within one business day.
FBR protects its ATL and NTN verification portals with a CAPTCHA on every single check — specifically to prevent automated tools like this one from pulling results directly. We respect that control instead of trying to work around it. That's why this page validates your input and either hands you off to FBR's real portal for an instant result, or has a real person at ADL check it and confirm back to you. We are an independent advisory firm, not FBR, IRIS, or any government authority.
Documents You'll Need to Become a Filer
First-time NTN registration
- Original CNIC
- Active personal mobile number and email address registered in your name
- Proof of address (utility bill, rent agreement, or ownership document)
- Employer's NTN and address (for salaried individuals) or business details (for self-employed)
Filing your first income tax return
- Salary certificate or annual income summary
- Bank statements for the tax year
- Details of any property, vehicles, or investments held
- Withholding tax certificates deducted during the year
Confirming Active Taxpayer (ATL) status
- Your CNIC or NTN
- Confirmation that your most recent return has been filed and processed
- Note: ATL updates weekly — allow up to 7 days after filing before you appear on the list
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this lookup tool run by FBR?
No. ADL Law Associates is an independent legal and tax advisory firm, not FBR or any government department. This page helps you format your CNIC/NTN correctly and directs you to FBR's own official verification portals, or lets you request that our team check your status for you.
Why isn't the result shown instantly on this page?
FBR's official ATL and NTN verification portals require solving a CAPTCHA on every check, specifically to stop automated lookups. We respect that control rather than trying to bypass it, so we link you straight to FBR's real portal for an instant result, or our team checks it manually and reports back.
What is the difference between having an NTN and being a filer?
An NTN is your registration number with FBR. Filer (Active Taxpayer) status is a separate, weekly-updated status that determines whether you get lower withholding tax rates on banking, property and vehicle transactions. You can have an NTN without being an active filer.
How long does a manual verification request take?
Most requests are checked and confirmed via WhatsApp or email within one business day.