How to Get NADRA Family Registration Certificate Online

A legal document from NADRA, identifying the nationality of the family as Pakistani, consisting of your family composition is termed as FRC. NADRA FRC stands for NADRA Family Registration Certificate, this document is needed to show relation or connection, via blood, marriage or adoption, in the visa procedure requirements at different embassies. Other than this, the document holds no role in any legal procedures under any circumstances.

However, who doesn’t like being “know it all”? Through this article, we bring you with all the knowledge of registering online FRC certificate. With all this information you can get done with the family registration process and can help those too who are in need to know the exact online procedure of getting their family registration done at NADRA.

Documents Required for NADRA Family Registration Online

There’s always more than one way of doing something. So is the case with FRC, you can either get it manually by visiting the NADRA Registration Centre or online through the Pak – identity portal. The important documents required for FRC in both the cases are:

1. Names and CNIC numbers of adults
2. CNIC copies of adults
3. CRC of children under 18
4. A valid debit/credit card
5. Pictures of all the family members with white background.

Once you’ve all the documents, you’re good to proceed with your application.

Importance of NADRA Family Registration Certificate

Whether you’re planning to shift your family from Pakistan to an international destination, applying for higher education abroad, planning to pay a foreign visit to your loved ones, or immigrating with the entire family, these are the only cases where the NADRA FRC plays a vital role.

Further Help: Get Pakistani NADRA Marriage Certificate/Nikkah Nama

Back in the days, obtaining an FRC was a very cumbersome and hassled procedure, since you had to visit the NADRA Registration Centre in person, and in case of having minors, you had to take all of them to the NADRA office. But with the advancement in tech, NADRA, a reputable government organization also decided to launch their presence online tool for the people of Pakistan. With the pack-identity, website, you can now easily apply for FRC online and get it delivered at your doorsteps, without ever getting into any fuss.

FRC Fee Structure

The family registration certificate fee depends upon the time course that you choose. If you’re acquiring the family registration certificate on an urgent basis, then the FRC charges are Rs.1000. However, for the normal period of FRC acquisition, the fee structure of Rs.500 only.

Procedure to Apply for NADRA Family Registration Certificate

When Applying For Nadra FRC Offline:

If you’re applying for the FRC manually, then you will be issued with a token number. Afterward, you need to wait till your name being called. Now, you will need to tell your CNIC number and details of your family to the officer. After entering all the details, the complete family record shows up. In case, if you’ve any minors in your family, a new picture of them is taken on the spot and the details are cross-checked. After this, the officer prints out the FRC immediately and you get your work done within five minutes.

When Applying For Nadra FRC Online:

However, While applying for the NADRA Family Registration Online, you will need to register yourself on the website and after logging in; you will select the option of E-FRC to start your FRC application process. The interface of the portal is very easy to understand. You will first fill in your CNIC number and then add in the CNIC numbers of your family members along with selecting your relation with them. After the family verification is done, the next main step is to submit the fee. Once your fee status is changed to submit, you can proceed with your application in which you have to add the family’s information. In most cases, the information is already available and you just have to recheck it.

The next step is uploading all the required documents and photographs. While you’re uploading your picture, you must make sure of the following details;

1. Upload a recent picture with white background and no glasses
2. The picture format should only be JPEG, JPG and PNG
3. The dimensions of the picture should not be less than 350×467
4. The picture size must not exceed 5MB.

If your picture meets all the above standards, click UPLOAD.

The next step will be to upload the pictures of your minors. In case, if you don’t have any, you can simply skip the step. Finally, review your application and sign the declaration to precede your application. You’ll receive a PDF version of FRC via email within 2 to 4 days.

NADRA FRC Online Application Process Time

The FRC process time isn’t lengthy at all. Whether if you apply manually or online, you can get the process completed within no time. The FRC online estimated time is depicted below by the chart, which describes all the activities and their process time.

SR#	Activities	Time
1	User Registration	2 min
2	Select the application category	10 min
3	Family Verification	1 min
4	Pay fee	3 min
5	Family Details Verification	2 min
6	Upload photograph	3 min
7	Application Review	1 min
	Total approximate time	10 minutes

The entire FRC application procedure is described in the simplest manner above. If you still have any queries, you can always email at the NADRA portal, and they’d be at your service.