NADRA Urges Parents to Update Their Children’s B-Forms

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has delivered an important advisory for parentages across Pakistan, reminding them to update their children’s B-Forms when they turn three years old. NADRA explained that the old B-Form issued at birth becomes invalid after the age of three, and parents must apply for a Photo B-Form to avoid problems in school admissions, administration annals, and future certification.

To make the process easier, NADRA now allows parents to update B-Forms any by visiting the adjacent office or by applying from home finished the Pak ID mobile application.

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Quick Information Table

Program / Update	Start Date	End Date	Assistance / Requirement	Application Method
Children’s B-Form Update	Ongoing (2025)	No deadline	New Photo B-Form required after age 3	Online (Pak ID App) / Offline (NADRA Office)
Online Biometric for Islamabad Vehicle Transfer	January 2025	Ongoing	Online biometric for buying/selling vehicles	Pak ID App
CNIC Collection Advisory	Ongoing	Cards disposed after 3 months	Collect CNIC within 3 months of issuance	Offline (NADRA Office)

Why NADRA Requires B-Form Updates After Age Three

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Purpose of the New Photo B-Form

NADRA Urges Parents to Update Their Children’s B-Forms clarified that once a child completes three years of age, their earlier B-Form becomes unacceptable because it does not include a photograph. The new Photo B-Form is necessary for:

School admissions
Vaccination records
Government welfare programs
Travel documents
Future CNIC processing

This update helps NADRA maintain accurate identity records of children nationwide.

How to Apply for a New Photo B-Form

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Method 1 – Visit NADRA Office

Parents can visit the nearest NADRA Urges Parents to Update Their Children’s B-Forms Registration Center with the child. Required documents include:

Documents Needed

Original CNIC of father or mother
Old B-Form (if available)
Child must be present for photo
Family Registration Certificate (FRC) if asked

Step-by-Step

Take token
Wait for your turn
Provide child’s details
Child’s photo and fingerprints captured
Pay fee
Receive tracking slip

Processing time is usually 7–10 days.

Method 2 – Apply Through Pak ID Mobile App

NADRA has improved its digital services. Parents can now update a child’s B-Form from home.

Advantages

No queues
No need to visit the office
Full online application
Easy biometric verification

Just download the Pak ID mobile app, log in with your NADRA account, fill in the child’s information, upload required documents, pay online, and submit.

NADRA Launches Online Biometric for Islamabad Vehicle Transfer

NADRA Urges Parents to Update Their Children’s B-Forms also introduced a major digital facility: online biometric verification for buying and selling Islamabad-registered vehicles.

What Has Changed?

Earlier, buyers and sellers had to physically visit NADRA and wait in long queues for biometric verification. Now they can:

Complete biometric verification at home
Use the Pak ID app
Save time at the Excise office
Avoid commission agents

This upgrade has been appreciated widely, as it makes the vehicle transfer process smoother and more secure.

NADRA Urges Citizens to Collect CNICs on Time

NADRA reminded citizens to promptly collect their CNICs once they are ready.

Important Note

CNICs not collected within 3 months are destroyed
Applicants must then apply again and pay the fee again

To avoid inconvenience, citizens should track their CNIC and collect it as soon as they receive the SMS notification.

NADRA has also advised families to cancel CNICs of deceased relatives to prevent misuse and ensure database accuracy.

Conclusion

NADRA’s newest updates show a strong move towards digital suitability and organized record-keeping. Whether it is updating your child’s B-Form, verifying car biometrics online, or collecting your CNIC on time, following these guidelines can save you time, money, and trouble. With the new 2025 developments, Pakistanis can now achieve more official tasks from home through the Pak ID mobile app.