NADRA says the absence of a mother’s CNIC is not necessarily a final barrier to obtaining a child’s B-Form, but family and marriage records may affect registration.
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified a common question about obtaining a B-Form for children when the mother does not have a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC).
A citizen asked NADRA whether a child’s B-Form could be obtained using only the father’s CNIC if the mother’s identity card had not been issued. In response, NADRA explained that the outcome depends on the nature of the issue concerning the mother’s identity record.
According to NADRA, if the mother has never been issued a CNIC, it does not automatically mean that the child cannot obtain a B-Form. Her identity may be established through fingerprints under the prescribed procedure when the relevant identity document is unavailable.
However, the registration process can become more complicated if the mother’s identity record has not been properly registered and the family record has consequently not been established correctly.
NADRA indicated that the absence of a proper record for the mother may also be linked to issues involving the registration of the parents’ marriage. If the required family record or family number is unavailable, the child’s B-Form registration may face hurdles.
The clarification highlights the importance of maintaining complete and accurate identity records for both parents. While the absence of the mother’s CNIC alone is not necessarily a conclusive obstacle, gaps in identity, marriage or family records can create difficulties during the child registration process.
Parents seeking a B-Form for their children should therefore check the status of their identity documents and family records before submitting an application. If the mother has not yet obtained a CNIC, completing her registration through the prescribed NADRA procedure may help ensure that the relevant family record is properly established.
NADRA has also advised citizens to follow the authority’s official procedures when addressing registration-related issues rather than relying on unauthorised individuals or illegal channels.
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