Is the Form-B Based ID Card Facility Really Discontinued on Pak ID?
There’s a common misconception circulating among citizens that NADRA has discontinued the facility of obtaining a first-time ID card through Pak ID using Form B or a Child Registration Certificate (CRC). This is not accurate. The service is very much active, it simply comes with certain conditions attached.
Who Can Still Use This Facility?
If an applicant’s complete biometric record, meaning their photograph, fingerprints, and iris scan — is already available in NADRA’s database against their CRC or Form B, they can apply for an ID card directly through the Pak ID app. In such cases, the entire process can be completed online, and there’s no need to visit any center in person.
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So Where Does the Problem Actually Arise?
Under NADRA’s current rules, it’s mandatory for a complete biometric record to be captured and stored before an ID card can be issued. The issue arises for individuals whose Form B was prepared a long time ago, back when collecting fingerprints and iris scans from children wasn’t standard practice. As a result, while their basic record exists in NADRA’s system, the full biometric data required for ID card issuance simply isn’t there.
What Happens If Your Biometrics Are Missing?
When the required biometrics don’t exist in the record at all, Pak ID cannot process such an application entirely online. Since this data has to be captured for the very first time, the applicant is required to visit a NADRA registration center in person, just once. The good news is that even this visit has been made more convenient, citizens can book their appointment directly through the Pak ID app, saving them the hassle of waiting in long queues.
Why Does This Rule Exist in the First Place?
This isn’t just a bureaucratic formality, it serves several important purposes:
- Ensures full compliance with ID card issuance regulations
- Protects the accuracy and integrity of the national identity and biometric database
- Reduces the chances of identity fraud or misuse of someone else’s personal information
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The Bottom Line
In short, the facility to get an ID card based on Form B is still fully intact, it all comes down to whether the applicant’s biometric record is complete in NADRA’s system. Those with complete records can benefit directly through Pak ID, while others simply need a one-time visit to a NADRA center to fill that gap, and even that appointment can be scheduled through the same app.