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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) B-Form – officially called the Child Registration Certificate (CRC) – is used to register a child’s identity before they receive their CNIC in Pakistan.
B-Form is required for school admissions, passports, and future ID cards of children under 18, here is how to apply for a Child Registration Certificate from NADRA.
Required Documents
To apply, you must provide both parents’ original CNICs, the child’s computerized birth certificate, and legal adoption proof if the child is adopted officially.
Children under 3 years do not need to present at NADRA. Children aged 3-10 need a photo. Ages 10–18 need photo, fingerprint scan, and eye scan.
Adoptive parents must get the form attested by a gazetted officer or elected representative before submission, along with adoption-related identity documents.
How to Apply
Visit the nearest NADRA Registration Centre. Collect a token from the reception desk and wait for your turn to appear on the digital screen.
Once called, one parent’s biometric verification is completed to confirm identity before the child’s data is entered in the NADRA system by the operator.
The officer enters the child’s data, captures a photograph and fingerprints, and prints the form. Parents must review all details and ask for corrections.
If the mother is present, her biometric will also be taken to verify family information. Then, the verified form is officially submitted at NADRA.
Fees, Card Collection Timeline
After approval, you’ll receive an SMS confirmation. The NADRA B-Form fee is Rs. 50 for Normal (7 days) and Rs. 500 for Executive (1 day).
Visit NADRA again with your receipt after the mentioned time to collect the B-Form according to your selected service category and timeline.
