Tech Desk 
Jun 24, 2025
In a remarkable stride aimed at wider technological integration into Pakistan's national ID operations, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced amendments to the B-Form (Child Registration Certificate).
The new NADRA B-Form biometric rules for 2025 have now mandated biometric verification and iris scans for children aged three and above.
This change, implemented on the directive of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marks a transformative step in the country’s advancement towards digitising identity and child registration.
These measures are designed to enhance accuracy, reduce forgery, and bring Pakistan’s civil registration system in line with global digital ID practices.
Age-wise requirements for CRC (B-form) in 2025
- Under 3 years: No biometrics or photo needed
- 3-10 years: Photo mandatory; iris scan where available
- 10-18 years: Full biometric data, including fingerprints, photo, and iris scan
Each child will now receive an individual CRC with a defined validity period, making it a more secure and trackable document within NADRA’s integrated digital database.
Why go for biometric and iris data for B-forms?
With increasing global threats of identity fraud, child trafficking, and undocumented migration, secure digital ID frameworks are essential. NADRA’s upgraded CRC system employs multimodal biometrics—fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning—to ensure every identity is authentic and unique. The iris scan, while optional for children aged three to ten, is becoming a popular choice in child ID systems worldwide due to its stability and accuracy.
Fee structure and processing times
- Standard B-form fee: Rs. 50 (Processing time: 7 days)
- Executive B-form fee: Rs. 500 (Processing time: 1 day)
The most attractive aspect of these B-form upgrades is that their fee structure is extremely affordable, especially in the wake of the advanced identity features being integrated.
