# NADRA Juvenile Card for first-time applicants: the documents you need and why your child must come too

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/pakistan/nadra-juvenile-card-for-first-time-applicants-the-documents-you-need-and-why)
Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 17 Oct 2026
Updated: 17 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 17 Oct 2026

> NADRA has set out what parents need for a child's first Juvenile Card, including the extra papers for children born abroad.

NADRA juvenile card requirements: **for a child's first Juvenile Card, a parent or legal guardian needs their own CNIC, the child's B-Form (or the CRMS number from a computerised birth certificate), biometric verification, and the child present in person**, NADRA has said, as [ProPakistani reported](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/17/nadra-explains-requirements-for-first-time-juvenile-card-applicants/).

The Juvenile Card is NADRA's photo identity card for children under 18.

## Checklist for a child born in Pakistan

1. **The CNIC number of a parent or legal guardian.**
2. **The child's B-Form**, if one has been issued, **or the CRMS number** printed on the child's computerised birth certificate from the union council.
3. The birth certificate must be **verified** in NADRA's system. If your union council issued a handwritten or old-format certificate, get the computerised one first.
4. **Biometric verification** of the parent or guardian at the counter.
5. **The child in person**, since NADRA records the child's details at the counter.

## Children born abroad

Bring **one** of these instead of a Pakistani birth record:

- a detailed foreign birth certificate,
- an S1 form, or
- a citizenship or naturalisation certificate.

## Where to apply

Go to the nearest **NADRA Registration Centre** with all the papers. NADRA advises completing the documents before the visit, since a missing paper means a second trip.

## Fees and delivery

NADRA did not give fees in this advisory. Fees depend on whether you choose normal, urgent or executive delivery; work out yours with our [NADRA fee calculator](/tools/government/nadra-fee-calculator) before you go. NADRA centres now take almost all payments digitally, so carry a debit card or a mobile wallet.

## Common mistakes

- Arriving without the child: the application cannot be started.
- Bringing only a hospital birth slip: NADRA needs the union council's computerised certificate or an existing B-Form.
- A guardian who is not a parent should carry proof of guardianship, such as a court guardianship certificate.

If your child will need a passport, the Juvenile Card or B-Form is the base document; see our [passport fee guide](/guides/government/passport-fee-and-how-to-apply).

## Frequently asked questions

**Does the child have to go to NADRA for a Juvenile Card?**

Yes. NADRA says the child must be present in person, along with a parent or legal guardian for biometric verification.

**What documents does a child born abroad need for a Juvenile Card?**

One of: a detailed foreign birth certificate, an S1 form, or a citizenship or naturalisation certificate, plus a parent's or guardian's CNIC.

## Sources

- NADRA Explains Requirements for First-Time Juvenile Card Applicants (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/17/nadra-explains-requirements-for-first-time-juvenile-card-applicants/

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