ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): To make it more streamlined and easier for parents to register their newborn babies, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has updated the process to obtain a Child Registration Certificate (CRC), also called the B-Form.
The B-Form, the first Identity of every newborn child, is an essential document which ensures their authorised acknowledgement in the country’s national records.
Eligibility and requirements
To obtain a NADRA B-Form, parents must present a Union Council document as proof of birth, which is valid for both inland and overseas births.
Moreover, at least one parent must have a date-wise valid National Identity Card (NIC) or a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) to apply for the process.
The registration authority has launched an online service which allows parents to apply for the B-Form for children up to one year old via the Pak ID Mobile App.
The process includes:
Logging into a Pak ID account or creating a new one
Selecting “Issuance of Identity Document” and choosing “Child Registration Certificate (CRC)”
Entering the 13-digit identity number and starting the application
Reviewing prefilled information and selecting processing priority
Uploading the child’s photograph and providing a digital signature
Entering the child’s details and uploading required documents
Verifying the fingerprints of one parent
Parents must visit NADRA offices to complete the registration process for the children.
NADRA B-Form fee
The regular fee to get a NADRA B-Form is Rs 50, while an executive service is available for Rs 500.
According to NADRA’s latest fee structure, the B-Form fee remains unchanged for 2025.
The executive service promises hassle-free faster processing, allowing parents to receive the document within a few days.
