B-Form (or Child Registration Certificate (CRC)) is an important official document that establishes the legal identity of the child in Pakistan. In Pakistan National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is responsible for issuing B-Form for children and when they turn 18 years this B-Form is used to acquire their CNIC.

In this article we will explain the importance of B-Form and how can you acquire it for your children.

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Importance of B-Form

B-form is a very important identity document for children to be able to access different services,

1. Proof of Identity and Citizenship

B-Form serves as an official record of a child's birth and is an essential document for establishing identity and citizenship in Pakistan. It contains vital information about the child, including name, date of birth, place of birth, and parentage.

2. Educational Enrolment

It is a mandatory requirement for school admissions in Pakistan. Without a B-Form, children may face difficulties in enrolling in educational institutions, which can impact their access to education and future opportunities.

Note: Accurate B-Form registration helps the government maintain reliable population statistics, which are essential for effective planning and allocation of resources

Where to get B-Form from?

B-Form can be obtained by providing documented proof of childbirth from the Union Council to NADRA. Parents are required to be a holder of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to register their child.

You can locate NADRA Office near you through NADRA's website or you can download NADRA's Rehbar App on your phone to locate NADRA office near you,

Android Phone's users can click here to get the Play Store link and iPhone users can get the app from Apple Store.

Required Documents for B-Form

Following documents are required for acquiring B-Form from NADRA,

  • Childbirth registration certificate
  • NADRA issued CNIC of one of the parent(s)

Before you can apply for B-form at NADRA center you must have the childbirth certificate issued by your respective Union Council.

You will need to submit the following documents at the Union Council to get Childbirth registration certificate,

  • Application form from the union council for birth certificate,
  • CNIC of the applicant,
  • Birth slip issued by the hospital or traditional birth attendant.
  • Vaccination card of the child
  • A minimal fee to process the birth certificate

The delivery period for the document is as follows:

  • 3 working days in case of normal registration.
  • 7 working days in case of late registration (child who is between 61 days – 7 years).
  • 20 working days for registration beyond age of 7 years.

After you have obtained the childbirth registration certificate from union council, you can visit the NADRA Center for B-From application.

Note: Presence of any one of the parents or guardians with a CNIC is necessary. Biometric verification will also be performed.

If parents are outside the country or deceased, the first blood relative can apply for B-Form with a certified copy of a Guardian Certificate issued by court and death certificate.

 

B-Form Application Steps

You can apply for B-Form by going to the nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC) and following the steps given below. 

  • The Parent/Guardian will be issued a token. Wait for your turn until your token and counter number is announced,
  • Once your token number is called, go to your counter number,
  • NADRA Representative at the counter will take the necessary documents from the parents and enter the information into the system,
  • Once the information is entered, , the application forms will be printed and given to the Parent/Guardian for review,
  • The Parent/Guardian will be handed over a printed version of the application form which will have to be attested by a gazetted officer before submission.

Note: If one of the Parent is present at the registration center, they can skip the attestation of the form by providing their biometric verification. The parent providing biometric verification should be a holder of a valid CNIC.

B-Form Application Fee

The fee for obtaining B-Form is 50 Pakistani Rupees with delivery time period as 31 days. If you want to get B-Form on urgent basis (7 days) then you will be required to pay 500 Pakistani Rupees.

Contact NADRA

If you have any questions regarding B-Form or any other NADRA issued identity documents, you can contact NADRA helpline on the following numbers,

From mobile: 1777

From landline/overseas; +92 51 111 786 100

Email: csd@nadra.gov.pk

or you can register online complaint on NADRA's website.

NADRA's Official Channels

You can follow NADRA's official channels online to get authentic and verified information regarding NADRA's services. The links to official websites are as follow,

Official Website https://www.nadra.gov.pk/ 
WhatsApp Channelhttps://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaH7JG2I1rckS9XnTg23
Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/nadrapakistanofficial 
YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@nadraofficial
Twitter/X Account https://twitter.com/nadrapak 

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