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NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC): a guide

A Family Registration Certificate (FRC) records family information held by NADRA. People may be asked for family documentation in visa applications, inheritance-related paperwork or other administrative matters. The receiving organisation decides which evidence it needs.

Independent general guidance, not a government service or an application portal. Requirements vary by location and circumstances. Confirm current eligibility, documents, fees, processing times and the correct office on the official government website before applying. Never send identity documents, CNIC numbers, passwords or OTPs to this site.

Steps to get started

  1. Ask the requesting organisation whether it needs an FRC and which family grouping or information it expects. Do not assume every family-related application requires the same document.
  2. Use NADRA’s official FRC guidance to choose the appropriate service. Follow links from NADRA to its official application channels rather than using a document agent’s account.
  3. Check that relevant family members’ identity records are accurate. CNIC and child-registration records such as B-Form/CRC can be relevant to the family information recorded by NADRA.
  4. If someone is missing or a relationship or spelling looks wrong, ask NADRA about correcting the underlying records before requesting the certificate. Keep supporting records private.
  5. Review the certificate and confirm any translation or attestation requirements with the receiving organisation before sending it abroad.

Before you apply

An FRC is not a substitute for every legal document. For inheritance matters, confirm the required legal evidence with the competent authority or a qualified adviser; do not assume an FRC alone establishes entitlement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an FRC the same as a B-Form?

No. An FRC concerns family information, while B-Form/CRC concerns child registration. Check which document is requested.

Can an FRC correct a wrong family record?

Do not assume issuing a certificate changes underlying records. Ask NADRA about the appropriate correction process.

Is an FRC enough for inheritance paperwork?

Not necessarily. The responsible authority determines which legal documents are required for the particular matter.

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