The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced significant updates to its identity documentation procedures, introducing new requirements for children’s records and expanding the legal recognition of family documents.
During a media briefing, NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali outlined that old B-Forms will no longer be accepted for passport issuance. Children aged three and above must now have a Child Registration Certificate (CRC) that includes a photograph and biometric data.
For children under three, the existing process will continue without photo or biometrics. Children between the ages of 10 and 18 will also be required to have a biometric-based CRC.
While existing B-Forms will remain valid for general use, they will not suffice for applying for a passport under the revised guidelines.
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In another major development, the Family Registration Certificate (FRC) has been granted legal status. It will now be accepted for matters such as inheritance.
NADRA confirmed that inaccuracies in the FRC can be corrected, and it will reflect family members based on defined relationship categories.
NADRA has also introduced a voluntary return policy for individuals who acquired identity documents through illegal means. The authority assured that such persons can surrender their cards without facing prosecution.
In a move aimed at improving flexibility for women, married females can now choose whether to list their father’s or husband’s name on official documents, depending on personal preference.
