How to Apply for B-Form Online for Children

Quick Answer

Apply for your child's B-Form online through id.nadra.gov.pk (Pak Identity portal) or at a NADRA registration center. Required: both parents' CNICs and the child's birth certificate or hospital record. Fee: approximately Rs. 200. The B-Form is issued within 7-15 days.

What Is a B-Form and Why Your Child Needs One

The B-Form (Child Registration Certificate) is NADRA's identity document for Pakistani citizens under 18. It's the precursor to the CNIC — when your child turns 18, the B-Form is the primary document needed to apply for their first CNIC. Beyond that, B-Forms are required for: school admission (many schools now demand it), passport application for children, BISP Taleemi Wazaif enrollment, inheriting property, and traveling internationally.

Register your child as early as possible — ideally at birth or within the first year. While there's no legal penalty for late registration, the process becomes more complicated as the child grows older and requires additional documentation.

Documents Required

  • Father's CNIC — original and photocopy (mandatory)
  • Mother's CNIC — original and photocopy (mandatory)
  • Child's birth certificate — hospital discharge slip, union council birth certificate, or vaccination card with birth details
  • Parents' Nikah Nama — may be required if parents' marriage isn't in NADRA's system
  • NADRA Form — available online or at the center

Online B-Form Application Through Pak Identity

  1. Visit id.nadra.gov.pk or open the Pak Identity app.
  2. Log in with a parent's CNIC credentials.
  3. Select "B-Form / Child Registration."
  4. Enter the child's details: name, date of birth, gender, place of birth.
  5. Enter both parents' CNIC numbers.
  6. Upload supporting documents (birth certificate scan).
  7. Pay the fee online (approximately Rs. 200).
  8. B-Form is processed and delivered via courier or available for collection.

In-Person Application at NADRA Center

For parents who prefer the physical process or face issues with online submission:

  1. Visit any NADRA center with both parents' CNICs and the child's birth certificate.
  2. Fill out the B-Form application.
  3. The officer verifies parents' data in NADRA's system and enters the child's details.
  4. Pay the fee at the counter.
  5. B-Form is issued in 7-15 days.

Once your child turns 18, they'll need the B-Form to apply for their first CNIC. See new CNIC application and first-time CNIC documents for the next step. For child passports, the B-Form is also essential — see child passport guide.

Late Registration and Special Cases

  • Child over 5 without B-Form. Late registration requires additional documentation — school records, vaccination records, and an affidavit from the parents. The process is slower but still possible at any NADRA center.
  • Single parent. If one parent is deceased or absent, provide the death certificate or a court order granting custody. NADRA can process B-Forms with one parent's documentation plus supporting legal documents.
  • Born abroad. Pakistani children born overseas can get B-Forms through Pakistani embassies/consulates. Provide the foreign birth certificate (attested by the embassy) and parents' CNICs or NICOPs.
  • Adopted children. Legal adoption documents from a court are needed alongside the adoptive parents' CNICs. The process varies by case — consult the NADRA center.

Register early. B-Form registration within the first year is straightforward — a birth certificate and parents' CNICs are usually sufficient. After age 5, additional documentation is needed and processing takes longer. Don't wait until your child needs it for school admission or a passport.

B-Form Registration — Parent Questions

Yes. Apply through the NADRA Pak Identity portal (id.nadra.gov.pk) or the Pak Identity app. You'll need both parents' CNICs and the child's birth certificate. The B-Form is delivered via courier after processing.

Approximately Rs. 200 for normal processing. Urgent processing is available at a higher fee. These fees are subject to periodic revision by NADRA.

Alternative documents are accepted: hospital discharge slip, vaccination card with birth details, school enrollment record with date of birth. For older children without any birth record, an affidavit from the parents may be required.

Not necessarily. One parent can apply by presenting both parents' CNICs. However, if the parents' marriage isn't registered in NADRA's system, both may need to visit for verification and Nikah Nama submission.

B-Form is for citizens under 18 (child registration certificate). CNIC is for citizens 18 and above (national identity card). The B-Form is the prerequisite document for first-time CNIC application at age 18.