NADRA CRC, FRC & Union Council Birth Certificates
Commonly searched as: NADRA B-Form (CRC), Family Registration Certificate & Birth Certificate Guide
A practical procedural guide to securing Union Council computerized birth certificates, NADRA Child Registration Certificates (B-Form / CRC), and Family Registration Certificates (FRC) for legal, visa, and civil inheritance purposes.
1. What is this Document?
Pakistan maintains a unified civil registration hierarchy: initial birth reporting at the municipal Union Council, followed by child identity registration with NADRA (Child Registration Certificate / CRC / B-Form), and genealogical proof verification (Family Registration Certificate / FRC). These documents form the bedrock of citizen identification and family verification across government and international authorities.
2. When is this Document Used?
- Obtaining school and university admissions for minors (requires CRC / B-Form)
- Applying for child passports and foreign immigration visas requiring certified family composition
- Inheritance distribution and court succession certificates proving lawful legal heirs (requires FRC by Birth)
- Correction of parentage, date of birth, or spelling anomalies on national identity records
3. Who Needs It & What is Required?
Required Information
- Full names, computerized CNIC numbers, and marital status of both parents
- Hospital birth certificate / discharge slip with child date, time, and place of birth
- Union Council computerized Birth Registration Certificate (with QR code)
- Child name in English and Urdu
- Sworn affidavit of parentage for late registration or correction cases
Supporting Documents Needed
- Hospital birth slip / Vaccinator card
- Original computerized CNICs of father and mother
- Computerized Nikahnama (Marriage Registration Certificate / MRC) from Union Council
- Sworn Affidavit on Rs. 100 e-Stamp paper (for late entry exceeding statutory limits)
4. Step-by-Step Official Procedure
Union Council Birth Registration
Within 60 days of birth, report birth details to the Secretary Union Council in your municipal ward. The UC issues the official NADRA-linked computerized Birth Certificate.
Draft Sworn Affidavit if Late Registration
If birth registration is delayed past 60 days or 1 year, prepare an Affidavit of Late Birth Entry in ClicknDocs workstation and attest before an Oath Commissioner.
Apply for Child Registration Certificate (B-Form) at NADRA
Either parent visits any NADRA Registration Center (NRC) with the UC birth certificate and parental CNICs. Child presence is required if above 10 years of age for photographs and biometrics.
Obtain Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
For visa or succession purposes, apply for an FRC (by Birth or by Marriage) at the NRC counter or online via the Pak-ID portal (id.nadra.gov.pk).
5. Official Fees & Timelines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between B-Form (CRC) and FRC?
B-Form (Child Registration Certificate) is the national identity document for minors under 18 years, containing their unique 13-digit identification numbers. An FRC (Family Registration Certificate) is a certified family tree record displaying all members of a family (parents, siblings, or spouse and children) registered in NADRA records.
Can I obtain an FRC online without visiting a NADRA office?
Yes. Citizens can apply for and download verified digital FRCs through the official NADRA Pak-ID web portal (id.nadra.gov.pk) or mobile application with credit card / debit card payment.
What happens if a child birth was not registered for several years?
Late registration requires a formal Late Birth Registration Affidavit drafted on e-Stamp paper, verification of hospital birth records or school certificate, and approval from the Assistant Commissioner / Magistrate.