How to Get Family Registration Certificate (FRC) in Pakistan

An FRC is a document you can get from NADRA that shows details about your close family—like your parents, children, husband or wife, and siblings.

Types of FRC You Can Apply For

There are three categories:

1. By Birth – Includes parents and siblings (good for visa applications)
   
2. By Marriage – Includes spouse and children
   
3. By Adoption – Includes adopted children

Choose the type based on what you need.

How to Apply for FRC

You can apply in two ways:

1. Apply Online (via NADRA Pak Identity website)

1. Go to https://id.nadra.gov.pk
   
2. Create an account or log in if you already have one.
   
3. Select “Apply for FRC”
   
4. Choose the type of certificate
   
5. Fill in the required information
   
6. Upload any required documents
   
7. Pay the fee
   
8. Submit your application
   
9. Download the certificate once approved (you’ll get it in PDF format)
   

FRC Online Fee: Rs. 1,000 

Note: This version is only accepted for visa applications or general purposes. If the embassy requires an attested physical copy, you may need to visit the NADRA center.

Apply by Visiting a NADRA Registration Center

Required Documents:

• Original CNIC or B-Form
  
• CNICs/B-Forms of other family members
  
• In case of marriage-based FRC, bring your marriage certificate (Nikah Nama)
  

Process at NADRA Center:

1. Get a token for FRC from the reception
   
2. Wait for your turn and go to the counter
   
3. Provide CNICs/B-Forms of all family members
   
4. Biometric verification may be done
   
5. Officer will enter details and show you the draft
   
6. Confirm the family tree
   
7. Pay the fee at the counter
   
8. You’ll get a printed copy of your FRC within a few minutes
   

FRC Fee at NADRA Office: Around Rs. 1,000

Important Guidelines for Your FRC Process

• Your CNIC or B-Form must be updated with NADRA; otherwise, some family members may not appear.
  
• If you’re missing family members in the system, update their records first.
  
• FRC cannot be used as proof of nationality or citizenship.
  
• The FRC is not a lifetime certificate. It reflects data at the time of issuance only.

Getting your Family Registration Certificate (FRC) in Pakistan is a simple and straightforward process — whether you choose to do it online or by visiting a NADRA center. Just make sure your family data is correct in NADRA’s system.

This document can be really helpful when applying for visas, school admissions, or for managing family affairs officially. If your data is already updated, it usually takes less than 15–30 minutes to get your FRC.

Also read this: NADRA Introduces Major Reforms to B-Form and ID Card Rules