New CNIC and B-Form Rule in Pakistan 2025 Update – Full NADRA Reforms Explained
In 2025, the Pakistan National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) revamped the regulations of the CNIC and B-Form Rule (Child Registration Certificates) and Family Registration Certificate (FRCs). This set of updates seeks modernization of identity registration, more security, and transparency for all citizens and is approved by the Federal Cabinet and ordered by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Read on to learn the full lowdown on the CNIC and B-Form Rule and how it impacts you.
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New CNIC and B-Form Rule
The CNIC and B-Form Rule has been updated in 2025 to improve identity verification for both adults and children in Pakistan. NADRA now requires biometric data, digital records, and birth registration to issue secure and verifiable identity documents. These changes aim to reduce fraud and make the national database more reliable.
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B-Form (Child Registration Certificate) – Key Changes
Biometric Verification by Age Group
According to the latest act passed in January 1, 2025, children that want to submit B-Forms must give biometric data according to their age category:
- Under 3 years: no biometrics required
- 3-10 years Photograph, and iris scan (where possible)
- Age 10-18: Finger print, photo and iris scan is compulsory
The system will be more secure with each child being issued with a personalized B-Form (CRC) by a specific date of validity.
Birth Registration Required
This is because you need to first register the birth of your child with the Union Council. In absence of this, NADRA will not provide a B-Form.
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CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) – 2025 Updates
Biometric Data for CNIC Applicants
New CNIC applicants and renewals are now required to have their biometrics completely verified, through their fingerprints as well as facial photographs.
Teslin CNICs Upgraded
Non-chip CNICs are currently enhanced to Teslin cards:
- Security features at the level of Smart card
- Urdu and English information
- QR codes, not thumbprinting
These cards remain affordable and easier to access for many citizens.
FRC (Family Registration Certificate) – Now Legally Recognized
The FRC has been vested with full legality. Only using it is possible on the basis of the digital records of NADRA. Any manual form or any hand written application is not accepted anymore.
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New Family Types Defined
There are now three different types of family to which NADRA considers:
- Alpha: born:
- Beta: married
- Gamma: through adoption
All the family members are to be registered, and even children who are not unlisted and spouses should be registered to avoid future problems.
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Corrections & Removals Now Easier
Through the NADRA mobile app, we can now either modify or delete inaccurate records either through the NADRA mobile app or in one of their offices.
CNIC Flexibility for Women
Women are further given a choice to either put the name of their father or that of their husband in their CNIC. This makes the widowed, divorced, or unmarried women all the more flexible.
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Identity Verification and Complaint System Improved
In order to redress ancient grievances such as rejection of a document, delays, or seizure, NADRA has:
- Produced verification boards in districts, regions, and headquarters level
- Made obligatory to take care of these issues during 30 days
- Applied the same complaint procedure on the issues of B-Forms and FRCs
NADRA has also launched a voluntary correction facility and people can report false identity information so that it could be legally corrected and they could be safe.
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Legal Definitions Now Standardized
NADRA has officially clarified things such as:
- Biometrics finger prints, face images, iris scan
- Confiscation, Cancellation, intruder, Digital Marking
Such definitions are currently regulatory guidelines to be adhered to by government agencies such as SBP, FBR, PTA among others in order to match their identity systems.
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Final Thoughts
These fresh 2025 NADRA updates are a huge leap to the development. They are more secure, transparent and flexible to the Pakistani citizens. This will ensure that the process is not delayed and correct data of old record is being rectified either when registering a child or when applying to be issued a CNIC or correcting old family data.
