NADRA B-Form fee in normal, executive categories from February 2026

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistani citizens are required to apply for the Child Registration Certificate (CRC), also known as B-Form, for every child below 18 years of age.

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is responsible for issuing the B-Form, following the format in Schedule VI of Rule 18 of the NADRA (NIC) Rules 2002. According to Sub-section (1) of Section 9 of the NADRA Ordinance 2000, every parent or guardian must register a child within one month of birth.

NADRA stated, “As per Clause (a) of Sub-section (1) of Section 30 of NADRA Ordinance, 2000, any person who does not apply for registration required under this ordinance, commits an offence.”

Eligibility Criteria

• Every Pakistani child under 18 years is eligible to apply for a CRC if the parent(s) have a valid CNIC / NICOP.

How to Apply for B-Form

Parents can apply for the CRC in two ways:

1. NADRA Registration Center (NRC):

• Visit the nearest NRC.

• Obtain a token.

• Complete biometric verification.

• Provide photographs and/or fingerprints of the child (if required).

• Get attestation from spouse, guardian, or a gazetted officer.

• Submit the fee.

• The CRC will be printed and given after the processing period.

2. Pak ID Mobile App:

• Parents can also apply through the Pak ID Mobile App available on Android & iOS.

B-Form Fee

• Normal category: Rs50, processed in 7 days.

• Executive category: Rs500, processed in 1 day.

Applying for a B-Form is mandatory, and timely registration ensures legal recognition of all children in Pakistan.