Government & Personal Records
Commonly searched as: Sarkari o Zaati Records (NADRA, Police, Union Council & Education Board)
Comprehensive procedural guidance for issuing and regularizing official civil credentials across Pakistan. Covers computerized NADRA B-Forms (CRC), Family Registration Certificates (FRC), Police Character Certificates, Lost Document Roznamcha reports, and duplicate educational sanads.
1. What is this Document?
A comprehensive statutory and administrative framework governing the issuance, regularization, and verification of vital citizen identity credentials in Pakistan. This encompasses municipal birth registration at local Union Councils, minor identity issuance with NADRA (Child Registration Certificate / CRC / B-Form), family composition genealogical records (Family Registration Certificate / FRC), provincial Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM) character clearances and lost document roznamchas, and duplicate educational certificates (Muthanna Sanad) from Punjab education boards.
2. When is this Document Used?
- Securing child school admissions, first computerized B-Form (CRC), and child passports
- Fulfilling visa, overseas employment, and immigration requirements requiring certified family tree (FRC) or clean police record
- Replacing lost, stolen, or mutilated educational certificates (Matric / Inter Sanads) and national identity cards
- Submitting legally binding proof of kinship or sole surviving heirs for inheritance and succession certificate proceedings
3. Who Needs It & What is Required?
Required Information
- Full names, computerized CNIC / NICOP numbers, and permanent addresses of all family members
- Union Council computerized Birth, Marriage, or Death registration slips with verified QR codes
- Roll number, passing year, and examination session for educational credential replacement
- Local police station jurisdiction and residential address history for preceding 6 months
Supporting Documents Needed
- Original computerized CNIC / B-Form copies of applicant and parents / guardians
- Sworn Affidavits on Rs. 100 non-judicial e-Stamp paper attested by an authorized Oath Commissioner
- Hospital birth discharge slips or clinic vaccination cards for municipal civil records
- Original newspaper classified advertisement clipping (for lost educational certificates)
4. Step-by-Step Official Procedure
Municipal Union Council Reporting
Report vital events (birth, marriage, death) to the Secretary Union Council within statutory deadlines to secure the computerized NADRA-linked certificate.
Draft Standardized Affidavit on e-Stamp Paper
In ClicknDocs workstation, draft the specialized sworn affidavit (Late Birth, Family Verification, Loss of Sanad) on Rs. 100 e-Stamp paper and attest before an Oath Commissioner.
NADRA or Police Khidmat Markaz Biometric Submission
Visit the designated NADRA Registration Center (NRC) or Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM). Complete live biometric scanning, digital photograph, and counter review.
Issuance & Certified Delivery
Receive computerized credentials on the spot (Lost Report Roznamcha, instant FRC) or collected via tracked courier (Character Certificate, BISE Duplicate Sanad).
5. Official Fees & Timelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I obtain a NADRA FRC or B-Form without visiting Pakistan?
Yes. Overseas Pakistanis can access the official NADRA Pak-ID portal (id.nadra.gov.pk) or mobile application to apply for and download verified digital FRCs directly.
Is a police lost document report mandatory for duplicate educational certificates?
Under BISE regulations, an applicant must publish a public notice in a national daily newspaper and draft an attested sworn affidavit on e-Stamp paper confirming the loss.
What is the validity period of a Police Character Certificate?
Police Character Certificates issued by Punjab Police Khidmat Markaz are generally valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance for foreign embassies and employment authorities.