ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has granted legal status to the Family Registration Certificate (FRC) as it has introduced new reforms.
NADRA has major amendments to the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules, 2002 in line with the directive of Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi.
These landmark reforms are aimed to modernizing the national identity system, eliminating fraudulent practices and enhancing its overall security.
The NIC Rules were originally formulated in 2002, following the establishment of NADRA in 2000. Acting upon the Minister’s instructions, NADRA prepared a comprehensive draft to align the rules with contemporary requirements. This framework has been approved by the Federal Cabinet and is now in effect.
It said FRC has been granted legal status through these reforms. Applicants must now submit an undertaking confirming the accuracy of the information provided. Citizens can obtain the FRC solely based on NADRA’s records.
The new rules define three family types: Alpha (by birth), Beta (by marriage), and Gamma (by adoption). Individuals must register any unlisted family members. Corrections can be made through the mobile app or NADRA offices, and incorrect entries can be removed.
Unlike the previous system, the updated FRC will now include full details of men with multiple marriages, reducing ambiguity.
Furthermore, under the new regulations, married women are now allowed the facility to choose whether to display their father’s name or their husband’s name on their national identity card, according to their own preference.
NADRA FRC Fee
The NADRA fees for all types of FRC stands at Rs1,000. However, it will be double if you want to obtain FRC by birth and by marriage on same document.
