Last checked against official source: 10 Nov 2026 By Abubakar Iqbal, Asaan Guide
Need a B-Form for school admission, a passport or anything else for your child? “B-Form” is the everyday name for NADRA’s Child Registration Certificate (CRC). This guide covers the fee, the documents, whether your child must come with you, and the B form online apply steps on the Pak ID app. Everything was re-checked on NADRA’s official pages on 10 November 2026.
Quick answer
NADRA’s fee for a B-Form (CRC) is Rs 50 (normal, 7 days) or Rs 500 (executive, 1 day). The main document is your child’s computerised birth certificate from the Union Council, Municipal Committee or Cantonment. Apply on the official Pak ID app or at a NADRA Registration Centre. Children over 3 must be present; under 3 only if the CRC is for a passport.
Official page: NADRA – CRC / Juvenile Card
B-Form (CRC) fee 2026
| Service | Normal | Urgent | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRC / B-Form (all categories) | Rs 50 (7 days) | Not offered | Rs 500 (1 day) |
NADRA’s fee table has one line for “CRC (All categories)”, and does not split it by new, renewal or modification. The table does not show a separate line for the Juvenile Card; ask NADRA (1777) or check the app if you are applying for one.
Documents needed
- Child born in Pakistan: a computerised Birth Registration Certificate from the Union Council, Municipal Committee or Cantonment. A handwritten hospital slip is not the same thing.
- Child born abroad: a Detailed Birth Certificate or an S-1 Form.
- Tip: NADRA’s page does not list it, but carry your own CNIC/NICOP as the parent or guardian. The CRC records the child’s link to the parents.
Does the child need to come? Biometrics by age
| Child’s age | What NADRA captures | When the CRC expires |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | No biometrics (a photo is needed only if the CRC is for a passport) | On turning 3 |
| 3 to 10 years | Photo and iris | On turning 10 |
| 10 to 18 years | Photo, fingerprints and iris | On turning 18 |
NADRA says the child’s presence is mandatory for a CRC above 3 years of age and for a Juvenile Card. For a child up to 3, you only need to bring them if the CRC is being made for a passport. The Juvenile Card follows similar brackets: photo and iris up to 10 years, then photo, fingerprints and iris from 10 to 18.
B form online apply: step by step on the Pak ID app
- Get the child’s computerised birth certificate from the Union Council / Municipal Committee / Cantonment first.
- Download the official Pak ID app and create an account or sign in.
- Start a new child registration (CRC) application and fill in the child’s details.
- Upload the documents the app asks for, then pay Rs 50 (normal) or Rs 500 (executive).
- If NADRA needs the child’s photo or biometrics, visit a NADRA Registration Centre with the child.
- Track the application in the app.
Heads-up: NADRA’s CRC page currently shows the app step as “Select New Juvenile Card”, on the CRC section as well. The app’s menu names can change, so pick the option the app shows for a child registration certificate.
How to apply at a NADRA Registration Centre
- Take the computerised birth certificate and your own CNIC.
- Bring the child if they are over 3, or if the CRC is for a passport.
- Choose normal or executive and pay the fee.
- Check the child’s name, date of birth and parents’ names on screen before confirming, and keep the receipt.
Getting a passport for your child?
DGI&P (the passport office) asks for an updated CRC with fingerprints and photo, or a Juvenile Card, for children aged 10 and above. For children under 10, an original CRC or an FRC is accepted. See our passport fee 2026 guide for the full list, and the NADRA FRC guide if you need a family certificate instead.
Common problems
- No computerised birth certificate: NADRA lists it as a requirement for children born in Pakistan, so get it from your Union Council first.
- CRC has expired: a CRC made before age 3 expires at 3, one made at 3–10 expires at 10. Apply again with the biometrics for your child’s current age.
- Your own CNIC has expired: renew it first; see the NADRA ID card renewal fee guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the B-Form fee in 2026?
Rs 50 normal (7 days) or Rs 500 executive (1 day), according to NADRA’s fee table. There is no urgent category for the CRC.
Is a B-Form the same as a CRC?
Yes. NADRA calls it the Child Registration Certificate (CRC).
Can I apply for a B-Form online?
Yes, on NADRA’s Pak ID app. NADRA says a visit to a centre may still be needed for the photo or biometrics.
Can I get a B-Form without a birth certificate?
For a child born in Pakistan, NADRA lists the computerised Union Council / Municipal Committee / Cantonment birth certificate as a requirement.
At what age are fingerprints taken?
From 10 to 18 years, NADRA takes photo, fingerprints and iris.
Does a B-Form expire?
Yes. NADRA lists CRC expiry on turning 3, 10 or 18, depending on the age it was made at.
More NADRA guides are in our NADRA & ID Cards section.
Official links and helplines
- NADRA CRC / Juvenile Card: https://www.nadra.gov.pk/identityDocument/juvenile?action=new
- NADRA fee structure: https://www.nadra.gov.pk/feeStructure
- NADRA helpline: 1777 (24/7) · +92 51 111 786 100 · csd@nadra.gov.pk
Related guides
- NADRA ID card renewal fee 2026
- Passport fee in Pakistan 2026
- NADRA FRC: fee, types and how to apply
- Police character certificate in Punjab
Last checked against official source: 10 Nov 2026 (NADRA CRC page and NADRA fee page).
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