NADRA B-Form Online Registration Process: New Update 2026

If you want to apply for a NADRA B-Form in Pakistan, the process starts with the child’s birth registration and then moves to NADRA for issuance of the Child Registration Certificate (CRC), commonly known as the B-Form. NADRA treats CRC as a child identity record for minors, and its current framework now works in practical age groups instead of a single one-size-fits-all process. NADRA’s own fee structure also shows CRC milestones when a child reaches 3, 10, and 18 years of age.

To get a B-Form in Pakistan, parents usually need the child’s birth certificate, valid parent CNIC/NICOP, and the right application route: NADRA Registration Center, e-Sahulat where available, or PakID in limited online cases. NADRA’s current framework also applies different photo, iris, and biometric requirements depending on whether the child is up to 3 years, 3 to 10 years, or 10 to 18 years.

What is a NADRA B-Form and Why It Matters?

A B-Form is the common public name for the Child Registration Certificate (CRC). It is used to establish a child’s official record in NADRA’s system and is often needed for school records, passport-related needs, and later identity documentation. NADRA’s registration policy also notes that the same number is later used when the child reaches the age for the next identity stage.

Understanding the three age-based B-Form categories

The most useful way to explain the current NADRA B-Form process is through three age groups:

• up to 3 years
• 3 to 10 years
• 10 to 18 years

This is not just a writing convenience. NADRA’s own current structure supports age-based changes in CRC requirements, and its published fee schedule explicitly flags CRC action points at ages 3, 10, and 18.

B-Form for children up to 3 years

For children under 3 years, NADRA says they are exempt from providing biometrics and photographs for CRC. This is the simplest category, so the case usually depends mainly on the child’s birth registration and the parents’ valid identity records.

B-Form for children aged 3 to 10 years

For children aged 3 to 10 years, NADRA’s current rules require a photograph and, where available, an iris scan for CRC. This means parents should not assume that the under-3 process and the 3-to-10 process are identical.

B-Form for children aged 10 to 18 years

For children aged 10 to 18 years, NADRA says biometric data including fingerprints, photograph, and iris scan are mandatory for CRC. This is the strongest verification stage before the child reaches 18.

Who can apply for a NADRA B-Form in Pakistan?

In practice, the application is usually made by a parent or legal guardian for a child below 18. Since CRC is tied to NADRA’s family-linked records, the parent’s CNIC or NICOP details should already be valid and properly linked. PakID also makes clear that online processing depends on linked blood-relative records, and unverified accounts cannot process applications.

Documents Required for NADRA B-Form Registration

Families should generally keep these ready before starting:

• Child’s birth certificate issued by the relevant Union Council, Municipal Committee, Cantonment Board, Pak Identity App or other competent local authority
• Mother’s valid CNIC or NICOP
• Father’s valid CNIC or NICOP
• Child’s presence where the age category requires photo, iris, or biometric capture
• Extra supporting papers if the case involves correction, delayed registration, or family-record mismatch

For online or linked-record processing, NADRA also requires correct relative details and supporting uploads where applicable.

Also read: How to Apply for Birth Certificate via Pak Identity App?

Three ways to apply for NADRA B-Form in Pakistan

There are now three main routes families may use to apply for NADRA B-Form in Pakistan:

1. NADRA Registration Center
2. e-Sahulat franchise
3. PakID mobile app

These routes are not equally suitable for every case. The best route depends on the child’s age, the simplicity of the case, and whether the local service is actually available.

Option 1: How to Apply for B-Form at a NADRA Registration Center?

For most families, the NADRA Registration Center is still the safest and most dependable route. It is especially suitable where the child is older than one year, the case is not straightforward, or the child falls into the 3 to 10 or 10 to 18 age groups that require photograph, iris, or fingerprints. NADRA maintains an official office locator for its registration centers.

When should you choose the NADRA center route?

This route is usually best when:

• Child is older than one year
• Case involves any correction or family-record issue
• Child is in the 3 to 10 group and needs photo or iris capture
• Child is in the 10 to 18 group and needs full biometric capture
• You want the most reliable in-person guidance

PakID itself says fresh CRC online is only for children up to one year old, which makes the NADRA center the default route for many other fresh cases.

Full Step-by-Step Process at a NADRA Registration Center

Mentioned below are the easy to follow steps to apply forNADRA B-Form / CRC at NADRA Registeration Center.

Step 1: Find the nearest NADRA office

Use NADRA’s official offices page before leaving home so you know where to go and do not waste time at the wrong location.

Step 2: Gather all required documents

You should take the child’s birth certificate along with the parents’ original CNIC or NICOP. If the child is 3 years or older, the center may require age-based biometric capture.

Step 3: Confirm the child’s age category

Check whether the child falls into:

• under 3 years
• 3 to 10 years
• 10 to 18 years

This helps you understand what NADRA may capture during the application.

Step 4: Visit the center and take a token

At the center, you normally begin the in-person workflow and wait for your turn. The practical reason this route works best is that staff can handle age-based capture and record mismatches on the spot. This is especially useful when a child needs photograph, iris, or fingerprint capture.

Step 5: Parent or guardian verification

The responsible parent or guardian’s identity is verified during the process, which is why valid CNIC or NICOP records are so important before applying.

Step 6: Child photograph, iris scan, and fingerprints where required

This is where the age-based rules fit naturally:

• under 3 years: no biometrics and no photograph
• 3 to 10 years: photograph and, where available, iris scan
• 10 to 18 years: fingerprints, photograph, and iris scan mandatory

Step 7: Data entry and family-linkage review

The staff enters the child’s information and links it with the family record. If parent details are inconsistent or the family linkage is incomplete, the process may slow down here. PakID also confirms that linked relative records matter for child-related processing.

Step 8: Review and follow-up

If everything matches, the application moves ahead. If anything is missing or mismatched, NADRA may ask for clarification or additional documents before completion. PakID’s guidance similarly says incorrect or incomplete documents can delay processing.

Option 2: How to Apply for NADRA B-Form through e-Sahulat Franchise?

NADRA maintains an official e-Sahulat franchise list, and it has also said that CRC issuance through its e-Sahulat network will be introduced to make child registration more accessible. Because the official language indicates rollout rather than universal availability, families should treat this as a confirm-first option, not an assumption.

Who should consider e-Sahulat?

This route may be useful if:

• NADRA center is far from your location
• your case appears simple
• the nearest franchise has confirmed CRC/B-Form service availability
• you want a more convenient nearby access point

However, not every franchise may be offering the same CRC services yet.

Important caution before visiting e-Sahulat

Do not assume that every e-Sahulat franchise is already processing B-Form applications. NADRA’s own announcement uses pilot and phased rollout language, so local service availability can differ. Always verify before going.

Full Step-by-step Process for e-Sahulat Franchise

Here are the easy steps to apply for NADRA B-Form / CRC through e-Sahulat Franchise.

Step 1: Find the nearest official franchise

Use NADRA’s e-Sahulat franchise listing to locate a nearby branch.

Step 2: Confirm CRC availability before visiting

This is essential. NADRA has said CRC through the network will be introduced, but that does not mean every franchise is already handling every CRC case. Confirm first.

Step 3: Carry the same core documents

Take the child’s birth certificate and the parents’ valid CNIC or NICOP. If the child is 3 or older, ask whether the local franchise can handle the required capture or whether you should go to a NADRA center instead.

Step 4: Submit the child’s details

If the franchise is offering CRC service, the operator will guide you through the available process.

Step 5: Complete verification or follow referral advice

If the case is simple, it may proceed there. If the case is outside the franchise’s available workflow or needs stronger in-person handling, you may be referred to a NADRA Registration Center. This is the most practical way to think about e-Sahulat at present.

Option 3: How to Apply for NADRA B-Form through PakID App?

PakID is NADRA’s online mobile system for identity services. NADRA’s official FAQ says that fresh CRC issuance through PakID is available for children up to one year of age. The same FAQ also explains the online steps: register, upload or capture a photograph, provide details, upload fingerprints and documents where required, pay, and submit.

Who can use PakID for fresh B-Form?

PakID is not for every fresh B-Form case. NADRA clearly states that fresh CRC issuance online is for children up to one year of age. If the child is older than one year, families should generally expect to use a NADRA center or an available e-Sahulat franchise instead.

Full Step-by-step PakID Process

Here are the easy steps to apply for B-Form / CRC using Pak Identity App.

Step 1: Register a PakID account

NADRA says the first step is to register on the PakID mobile app. Account verification is mandatory before any application can be processed.

Step 2: Complete biometric verification

NADRA states that biometric verification is required for PakID account activation. If fingerprint verification fails, facial verification may be available. If that also fails, the application may be processed through the verified PakID account of a linked blood relative or spouse.

Step 3: Start the fresh CRC application

After account verification, select the CRC-related application option. NADRA explicitly lists fresh CRC for children up to one-year age among PakID services.

Step 4: Upload or capture the photograph

NADRA says the next step is to upload or capture the photograph through the app.

Step 5: Enter all required details

NADRA says applicants must fill in the required sections, including:

• application details
• personal details
• relative details
• address details
• delivery information

Family linkage matters here because online processing relies on already linked relative records.

Step 6: Upload fingerprints and required documents

The PakID FAQ says required documents and the fingerprints form must be uploaded. NADRA notes that fingerprints should have 600-dpi scanning quality, or in some cases may be captured through the app in real time.

Step 7: Pay the application fee

For most PakID applications, payment is made before submission. NADRA says payment can be made using Visa or Mastercard credit/debit cards.

Step 8: Submit the application

Once the details, documents, and payment are complete, submit the application through PakID. Incomplete data or missing documents can delay the case.

Step 9: Track the application

NADRA says PakID sends progress notifications by email, and for applicants in Pakistan, some status messages may also go to the provided mobile number. Tracking by tracking ID is also available.

Step 10: Receive the certificate

NADRA states that certificates such as CRC are sent to the PakID account inbox, rather than delivered like physical identity cards.

PakID limitations families must understand

PakID is convenient, but it has real limits:

• fresh CRC is only for children up to one year of age
• account verification is mandatory
• family linkage must already be correct
• incomplete or inconsistent records can block progress

Because of these limits, PakID should be treated as a useful option for eligible simple cases, not a universal replacement for in-person processing.

Which option should you choose?

Options	Best for	Main benefit	Main limitation
NADRA Registration Center	Most applicants, especially children older than 1 year and cases with age-based capture	Most reliable and safest	Travel and waiting time
e-Sahulat franchise	Simple cases with confirmed local CRC service	Nearby convenience	Availability should be confirmed first
PakID App	Fresh CRC for eligible children up to 1 year	Home-based convenience	Not suitable for most older-child fresh cases

This is why most families with children in the 3 to 10 or 10 to 18 groups should start by thinking of the NADRA center as the default option.

NADRA B-Form Fee Structure

According to NADRA’s current fee structure, the Child Registration Certificate (CRC), commonly called the B-Form, has the following charges and timelines:

B-Form / CRC Service	Fee	Processing Time
Fresh CRC with photograph	Rs 50	7 working days
Fresh CRC on attaining age 3, 10, or 18 years	Rs 50	7 working days
Duplicate CRC	Rs 500	7 working days
Modification of CRC	Rs 500	7 working days

NADRA’s fee table is also useful because it reinforces that CRC has important age-based milestones at 3 years, 10 years, and 18 years.

How to Track NADRA B-Form?

If you have already applied for a NADRA B-Form / Child Registration Certificate (CRC), you can track the application using NADRA’s available tracking methods. NADRA says applicants can check status online through the application Tracking ID, and applicants in Pakistan can also send the Tracking ID by SMS to 8400. For applications processed through PakID, NADRA also says certificates such as CRC are delivered to the user’s PakID account inbox.

Ways to track your NADRA B-Form application

• Online tracking: Enter your Tracking ID on NADRA’s application tracking system to view the current status.
• SMS tracking in Pakistan: Send your Tracking ID by SMS to 8400. NADRA says this option is for applications applied from Pakistan.
• PakID inbox: If the CRC was processed through PakID, check your PakID account inbox, because NADRA says certificates like CRC are sent there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is B-Form the same as CRC?

Yes. B-Form is the common public name for the Child Registration Certificate.

Are there three types of NADRA B-Form?

In practical terms, yes. The current CRC framework works through three age-based groups: under 3, 3 to 10, and 10 to 18.

What is required for children under 3?

NADRA says children under 3 are exempt from biometrics and photographs for CRC.

What is required for children aged 3 to 10?

NADRA says they need a photograph and, where available, an iris scan.

What is required for children aged 10 to 18?

NADRA says fingerprints, photograph, and iris scan are mandatory.

Can I apply for NADRA B-Form online?

Only in limited cases. NADRA says fresh CRC through PakID is available for children up to one year of age.

Is e-Sahulat available for NADRA B-Form everywhere?

You should confirm locally first. NADRA has an e-Sahulat network and has said CRC access through it will be introduced, but availability should not be assumed branch-by-branch without checking.

Which route is safest?

For most families, especially when anything is unclear, the NADRA Registration Center is the safest route.

Final thoughts

The best way to handle NADRA B-Form in Pakistan is to start with the child’s birth certificate, valid parent records, and the correct age category. Then choose the route that fits the case. For many ordinary fresh cases beyond infancy, the NADRA Registration Center is still the most dependable choice. PakID is useful for a much narrower group, and e-Sahulat is best treated as a convenience channel only after local confirmation. When the child’s age is 3 or above, the process becomes more than simple document submission, so understanding the age-based requirements can save a lot of time and confusion.

Also read: How to Book NADRA Appointment Online with Pak Identity App