Last checked November 2026
Registering a birth is a legal requirement and the first step in a child's official identity. The union council (local government) records the birth. NADRA then issues the B-form (Child Registration Certificate), which is needed for school admission, passports and later the CNIC.
What to bring
- Hospital birth slip (if available)
- Both parents' CNICs
- Nikah nama (if asked)
- Union council birth certificate (for the B-form)
Take originals plus photocopies. Offices may ask for extra documents.
Your route
- 1
Register the birth at your union council or local government office, using the hospital birth slip if you have one.
- 2
Get the computerised birth certificate from the union council.
- 3
Visit NADRA with the birth certificate and both parents' CNICs to get the B-form (Child Registration Certificate).
- 4
Keep both documents safe. You'll need them for school admission and passports.
Tips & common mistakes
- Register the birth soon after delivery, because late registration can need extra paperwork.
- Make sure the child's name is spelled exactly the same on both documents.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a birth certificate and a B-form?+
The birth certificate comes from the union council and records the birth. The B-form comes from NADRA and registers the child in the national database.
Fees, documents and timelines change, so Raasta deliberately doesn't quote fees. Confirm current requirements on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date?