NADRA Clarifies Child B-Form Rules When Mothers Lack CNIC

NADRA spokesperson Syed Shahabat Ali explained the B-Form registration procedure for children whose mothers do not possess a CNIC.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 21, 2026 · 1:49 PM 1 min read

NADRA Clarifies Child B-Form Rules When Mothers Lack CNIC

Key takeaways

NADRA explained how to get a B-Form for a child when the mother has no CNIC.
Spokesperson Syed Shahabat Ali spoke about the policy on a NADRA podcast.
A mother with a CNIC can be verified via her number or biometrics even if she lacks the physical card.
Applications face hurdles if a CNIC was never issued to the mother due to incomplete family records.

The National Database and Registration Authority recently addressed the procedure for issuing a B-Form to a child whose mother lacks a Computerized National Identity Card, according to statements from the agency.

Syed Shahabat Ali, a spokesperson speaking on a NADRA podcast, stated that the outcome relies on whether the mother previously received a CNIC.

The procedure proceeds without interruption if the mother possesses a CNIC but simply lacks the physical card. Officials can confirm her identity using her CNIC number or through fingerprint and other biometric scans.

Applications for a B-Form encounter obstacles when the mother never obtained a CNIC, because the family record demands complete information and paperwork.

Representatives from NADRA noted that mothers without a CNIC often lack a registered marriage as well. This absence can prevent the creation of a family number, thereby complicating the issuance of the child B-Form.

Why it matters

Parents seeking to register their children for a B-Form are affected when the mother lacks a CNIC or marriage registration, which complicates the family record process at NADRA.