How to Apply for Family Registration Certificate

Quick Answer

Apply for an FRC at any NADRA registration center by providing your CNIC and paying the fee (approximately Rs. 400). The FRC lists all family members registered under your CNIC — spouse, children, and parents — with their CNIC/B-Form numbers. It's processed in 7-15 days.

What Is a Family Registration Certificate?

The FRC (Family Registration Certificate) is a NADRA-issued document that lists all members of your immediate family — your spouse, children, and parents — along with their CNIC or B-Form numbers. Think of it as a family tree verified by the national database. It's not the same as a family tree (shajra-e-nasb) — the FRC only covers immediate family members registered in NADRA's system.

The FRC serves as official proof of family relationships. Courts, banks, government offices, and embassies frequently request it when processing inheritance cases, visa applications, government scheme enrollments, and property disputes.

When You Need an FRC

Visa applications: Many embassies (especially UK, Canada, EU) require an FRC to verify family relationships when processing dependent visa applications
Inheritance and succession: Courts require FRC to identify legal heirs during succession proceedings
Government scheme registration: BISP, Nigahban Card, and other welfare programs use FRC data to verify household composition
Property transfer: Joint family property matters often require FRC to establish ownership claims
Passport applications for children: FRC can support the parent-child relationship verification
Bank account opening for minors: Some banks require FRC to establish guardian-child relationship

How to Apply for FRC

Visit any NADRA registration center with your original CNIC.
Request a Family Registration Certificate at the relevant counter.
The officer pulls your family data from NADRA's database and generates the certificate.
Verify all listed family members and their details on screen before printing.
Pay the fee (approximately Rs. 400 for normal processing).
Receive the FRC — sometimes issued same-day, sometimes requires 7-15 days depending on center workload.

You can also apply online through the Pak Identity portal (id.nadra.gov.pk) in some cases — the FRC is generated from existing NADRA records and delivered via courier.

Need to add a family member to your NADRA record first? Register children via B-Form application. Marriage registration is done through the union council — the Nikah Nama updates NADRA's spousal records.

What If Family Members Are Missing from the FRC

The FRC only lists family members registered in NADRA's system and linked to your CNIC. Missing members usually mean:

Unregistered children: Children without B-Forms won't appear. Apply for their B-Forms first.
Unregistered marriage: If your Nikah Nama wasn't registered with the union council (and subsequently with NADRA), your spouse won't appear. Register the marriage first.
Deceased members: Deceased family members may or may not appear depending on whether their death was registered with NADRA.
Adult children with separate CNIC addresses: Adult children who've moved and updated their CNIC addresses may not automatically appear. NADRA can add them manually if relationship proof is provided.

Verify before accepting. Check every name, CNIC number, and relationship listed on the FRC before the officer finalizes it. Correcting errors after issuance requires a separate modification request — more time and potentially more fees.

Family Registration Certificate — Applicant Queries

How much does an FRC cost?

Approximately Rs. 400 for normal processing. Urgent processing is available at a higher fee. Fees are subject to periodic revision by NADRA.

Can I get an FRC online?

Yes, through the Pak Identity portal (id.nadra.gov.pk) — the FRC is generated from existing NADRA records. It may be available for download or delivered via courier depending on the service availability at the time.

What if my spouse doesn't appear on the FRC?

Your marriage likely isn't registered in NADRA's system. Register your Nikah Nama at the union council first, then request a new FRC. NADRA can only list relationships that are in their database.

Is the FRC the same as a family tree?

No. The FRC lists immediate family members (spouse, children, parents) registered in NADRA's system. It's not a genealogical family tree — it doesn't include extended family, cousins, or distant relatives.