A Family Registration Certificate, commonly called an FRC, is the official National Database and Registration Authority record of the family members linked to an identity card. Embassies, immigration offices, schools and property offices ask for it when family relationships must be proved on paper, and it is different from an identity card itself. This guide explains the NADRA Family Registration Certificate 2026 types, the Rs 1,000 fee, the Pak-ID online application, and the mistakes that delay approval.
FRC Type
Fee
Processing
One family type
Rs 1,000
1 day, executive
Both families combined
Rs 2,000
1 day, executive
Delivery
PDF by email and app
No courier card
What an FRC Is and Why It Is Needed
Family record: An FRC records the family unit in the National Database and Registration Authority database, linking a husband, wife, children and other dependents to a single certificate.
Common uses: The certificate is used for visa and immigration cases, school admissions, property transfers and any other situation where family relationships must be formally established.
Not an identity card: An FRC is not a substitute for an identity card, and it cannot be used in place of an identity card for banking, travel or voting purposes.
Digital document: The certificate issued through the Pak-ID app is delivered as a downloadable PDF, which carries a QR code and a digital signature for verification by embassies and immigration authorities.
Who issues it: The certificate is issued under the National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance 2000, and only the Authority record, not a family statement, decides who appears on it.
Types of FRC
By birth: The birth family certificate lists the applicant with parents and siblings, and it is the right choice for an unmarried applicant proving the birth family.
By marriage: The marriage family certificate lists the applicant with spouse and children, and it is the right choice for a married applicant proving the current family.
By adoption: The adoption family certificate covers the adoption family category, and it is selected where the family record is based on adoption.
Combined certificate: The combined certificate shows both the birth family and the marriage family on one document, and it costs Rs 2,000 instead of Rs 1,000.
Choose carefully: Choosing the wrong category is the most common FRC mistake, because the certificate will then show the wrong family set, and a fresh application with a fresh fee will be needed.
Single category fee: According to the National Database and Registration Authority fee schedule as reported in October 2026, the fee for one family type, whether birth, marriage or adoption, is Rs 1,000.
Combined fee: A combined certificate covering both families on one document costs Rs 2,000, and the same fee applies in the Pak-ID app and at a registration centre.
Processing time: The executive processing time listed for the certificate is one day, and online applications are typically emailed within 24 hours after payment confirmation.
Older figure note: Some older guides quote Rs 1,500 for a combined certificate, but the current fee-page figure used in this guide is Rs 2,000, so applicants should confirm the amount inside the app before paying.
No extra speed fee: The fee applies uniformly across application methods for the certificate, and no separate urgent fee is charged on top of the Rs 1,000 or Rs 2,000 figure in the current schedule.
Who Is Included on the Certificate
Valid identity numbers: The certificate will only include family members who hold a valid 13-digit National Database and Registration Authority identification number, whether an identity card or a child registration certificate.
Unregistered members excluded: Family members without a registered identification number are automatically excluded from the certificate, which often surprises applicants who expected every relative to appear.
Register children first: Children who do not yet hold a child registration certificate, commonly called a B-Form, must be registered first, because the FRC cannot list a child with no record.
Related B-Form fee: The child registration certificate costs only Rs 50 on the normal track with seven-day processing, or Rs 500 on the executive track with one-day processing, according to the fee schedule checked in October 2026.
Check the record first: Applicants should check that every family member record is correct in the Authority database before applying, because a wrong record on the FRC needs a separate correction process.
Step 1:: Download the official Pak-ID app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, or open the official Pak-ID portal at id.nadra.gov.pk, and confirm it is the official National Database and Registration Authority application.
Step 2:: Log in with your identity card number, mobile number and email address, then open the Certificates section and select Family Registration Certificate.
Step 3:: Select the correct category, whether birth, marriage, adoption or combined, and enter the identification numbers of the family members to be included.
Step 4:: Complete biometric verification where the app asks for it, review the family list shown on screen carefully, and correct any wrong member before payment.
Step 5:: Pay the fee inside the app through a debit or credit card, JazzCash, Easypaisa, e-Sahulat or Raast QR, keep the receipt and tracking identification, and download the PDF when it arrives by email and in the app inbox.
Centre Application and Overseas Pakistanis
At a centre: Families can also apply at any National Database and Registration Centre, where the same Rs 1,000 or Rs 2,000 fee applies, although physical presence is required.
Overseas applicants: Overseas Pakistanis can apply online with a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis, and the full application can be completed without visiting Pakistan in person.
Embassy route: Overseas applicants who need help can also approach a Pakistani embassy or consulate, which can guide the online application and verify documents where needed.
PDF only: Certificates are delivered exclusively as PDF documents by email and through the app inbox, and no physical courier delivery is available for this certificate.
Verification: Receiving authorities can verify the PDF through its QR code and digital signature, so applicants should send the original PDF, not a photograph of a printout, where a digital copy is accepted.
A Family Registration Certificate is a simple document when the right category is chosen and every family member already holds a valid identification record. The fee is Rs 1,000 for one family type and Rs 2,000 for a combined certificate, with one-day executive processing and PDF delivery through the Pak-ID app. Check the family list on screen before paying, register any unregistered child first, and apply only through the official app, portal or registration centre, because no agent can add a name that is not in the Authority record.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the NADRA FRC fee in 2026? The fee is Rs 1,000 for one family type, whether birth, marriage or adoption, and Rs 2,000 for a combined certificate showing both families, according to the fee schedule reported in October 2026.
How long does an FRC take? The executive processing time listed is one day, and online applications are typically emailed within 24 hours after payment confirmation.
Why is a family member missing from my FRC? Only members with a valid 13-digit identification number appear on the certificate, so unregistered members are automatically excluded until their record is created.
Is an FRC the same as a B-Form? No. A B-Form is the child registration certificate for one child, while an FRC is the family certificate that lists the whole family unit from the Authority record.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
