Parents Must Update B-Form for Children Above 3 Years: NADRA Issues New Alert
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has released a series of important updates for parents and general citizens, urging them to keep their records updated to avoid complications during school admissions, vehicle transfers, and CNIC issuance.
These new instructions are part of NADRA’s ongoing efforts to digitalize services and make documentation easier for the public.
Parents Must Update B-Forms for Children Above 3 Years
Parents are once again urged by NADRA to update their children’s B-Forms as soon as they turn three. The most recent warning states that after a child turns three, the standard B-Form that was given at birth is no longer valid and must be replaced with a Photo B-Form.
Why Is Updating the B-Form Necessary?
- Schools require a valid Photo B-Form for admissions.
- An expired B-Form may delay education-related documentation.
- The updated form ensures accurate identity records in NADRA’s system.
How to Apply for the New B-Form?
Parents can choose from two options:
- Visit the nearest NADRA Registration Center with the child for biometric verification.
- Apply online through the Pak ID Mobile App, which now allows parents to update their child’s B-Form from home without standing in queues.
This digital service has been introduced to save time and reduce crowding at registration centers.
NADRA Launches Online Biometric Verification for Vehicle Transfers
In a significant development, NADRA has also introduced an online biometric verification facility for the sale and purchase of Islamabad-registered vehicles.
What’s New in This Facility?
- With the Pak ID app, citizens may now finish biometric verification at home.
- This removes the need to go to a NADRA office to be verified.
- The new system shortens wait times and expedites the paperwork process.
Citizens just need to visit the appropriate office to complete the final transfer procedures after completing the biometric check via the app.
The vehicle transfer process is now easier, more transparent, and more convenient thanks to this long-awaited addition.
NADRA Advises Citizens to Collect CNICs Without Delay
Another important update issued by NADRA focuses on the timely collection of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). Many applicants fail to pick up their cards even after they are ready for issuance.
What Happens If You Don’t Collect Your CNIC?
- NADRA keeps uncollected CNICs for only three months.
- After that, the card is disposed of under NADRA’s policy.
- Applicants must apply again and pay a new fee to get the CNIC reprinted.
To avoid repeated paperwork and extra charges, citizens are strongly encouraged to collect their CNICs promptly once the processing period ends.
NADRA has also earlier advised families to cancel CNICs of deceased relatives to prevent misuse of identity documents.
Conclusion
NADRA’s latest updates highlight the importance of keeping all identity records accurate and up to date. Whether it’s updating your child’s B-Form, completing vehicle transfer verification online, or collecting your CNIC on time, following these guidelines can save you from unnecessary problems and delays.
With the expansion of digital facilities like the Pak ID mobile app, citizens can now manage most tasks from home, making documentation faster, easier, and more secure.