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Here’s a complete step-by-step guide and NADRA Birth Certificate procedure to obtain Nadra certificates online from Pakistan.

Birth Certificate Procedure within Pakistan

Step 1: Necessary Documents & Birth Certificate Procedure

  • Copy of child’s hospital birth certificate (if available)
  • CNICs (National ID Cards) of both parents
  • Old manual birth certificate, if one exists
  • Child’s Form-B / CRC (Child Registration Certificate) if previously issued by NADRA
  • Birth certificate application form (Download here)

Step 2: Walk to NADRA or Union Council

  • For cities: Visit the Union Council office in your area.
  • For computerized NADRA certificates: Visit the nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC).

Step 3: Submit Application

  • Fill out the birth certificate application form.
  • Provide the required documents and pay the applicable fee (normal or urgent).
  • The staff will issue you a token or tracking ID for status checking.

Step 4: Collect or Receive Birth Certificate

  • Normal processing: 5–7 working days
  • Urgent processing: 1–2 working days
  • You’ll receive a NADRA-issued Computerized Birth Certificate on special paper with a barcode and CRMS number.

Birth Certificate Procedure from Outside Pakistan

Option 1: Through Pakistani Embassy / Consulate

  1. Visit or contact your nearest Pakistani embassy/consulate.
  2. Provide:
  • Child’s local birth certificate (translated into English/Urdu if needed)
  • Copies of parents’ CNICs / NICOPs and passports
  • Application form (provided by the embassy)
  1. The embassy will forward your documents to NADRA Pakistan for issuance.
  2. Certificate is sent back to the embassy for collection or mailed to you.

Option 2: Online Birth Certificate Procedure (via authorized service)

You can apply through an authorized online NADRA document service, such as:
🔗 https://www.birthcertificatepakistan.com/ or https://www.birthcertificatekarachi.com

They process NADRA birth certificates for overseas Pakistanis

  • Online Application preparation (Self application online)
  • NADRA & Union Council submission
  • MOFA attestation and courier delivery (DHL, Fed-Ex)

Typical processing time: 7–10 working days for soft copy; 2 weeks for legalized original with delivery.

Important Notes for Nadra Birth Certificate

  • CRMS Number (on the certificate) is the official NADRA record identifier.
  • The document can be verified online or at any NADRA office.
  • For foreign use, the certificate must be attested by:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA Pakistan), and
  • Relevant Embassy/Consulate of the destination country.

So, If you wish to apply online for a NADRA Birth Certificate. Click here to submit an inquiry and receive detailed information regarding the application process.

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