If your child’s B-Form is lost, you can apply for a replacement at a NADRA Registration Centre or through the Pak ID mobile app. The fee reported by ARY News is Rs50 for normal service and Rs500 for executive service. NADRA’s public information on the exact documents and steps is thin, so this guide tells you what is confirmed and what to ask NADRA before you go.
What Is Confirmed
ARY News (13 October 2026) reports NADRA’s guidance for parents who lose a child’s B-Form, also called the Child Registration Certificate (CRC):
- Where to apply: At your nearest NADRA Registration Centre, or from home through the Pak ID mobile app.
- Fee: Rs50 for the normal category and Rs500 for the executive category.
The report does not give the documents, the processing time or the app steps.
How to Apply
Option 1: Pak ID App
- Open the Pak ID app and sign in.
- Look for the B-Form (CRC) service and the option for a replacement or duplicate copy.
- Enter your child’s details as asked.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt or tracking number.
These are general steps. I could not find an official step-by-step guide for a lost B-Form, and the app screens may differ.
Option 2: NADRA Registration Centre
- Go to the nearest centre.
- Tell the staff your child’s B-Form is lost and you need a replacement.
- Give the child’s details and the parent’s CNIC.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
Documents to Keep Ready
No report I found lists documents for a lost B-Form. To be safe, bring what is needed for a new B-Form, as reported by ARY News (June 2026) and an Icons.com.pk guide (2026):
- The parents’ CNICs.
- The child’s Union Council birth certificate or CRMS number.
- The child, if the centre needs a photo or fingerprints. ARY says a photo is needed at ages 3 to 10, and a photo and fingerprints at ages 10 to 18.
- The old B-Form number, if you remember it.
Ask NADRA whether a police report or application is needed. None of the reports I read mention one.
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lost B-Form, normal | Rs50 |
| Lost B-Form, executive | Rs500 |
These are from ARY News (13 October 2026). The Icons.com.pk guide lists a duplicate copy at Rs500 without a normal rate. I used the ARY figures, but confirm the fee with NADRA before you pay.
How Long Does It Take?
The replacement time is not stated. For a new B-Form, ARY News (April 2026) reports 7 days for normal service and 1 day for executive service. Replacement may be the same, but this is not confirmed.
Can You Avoid Losing It Again?
- Take a photo and keep the B-Form number in a safe place.
- Keep the original in a folder with other family documents.
- Renew the B-Form before it expires. NADRA says delays can cause administrative problems.
Stay Safe From Scams
- Use only the official Pak ID app and NADRA centres.
- Do not pay agents extra to get it faster.
- Do not share your OTP or CNIC photo with anyone.
- NADRA’s helpline is 1777.
What I Could Not Confirm
- The documents needed for a replacement.
- The processing time.
- The exact steps in the Pak ID app.
- Whether a police report is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I replace a lost B-Form?
Apply at a NADRA Registration Centre or through the Pak ID app.
How much does it cost?
Rs50 for normal service and Rs500 for executive service, according to ARY News.
Can I do it online?
Yes, through the Pak ID app.
What documents do I need?
Not confirmed. Bring the parents’ CNICs and the child’s birth certificate or CRMS number, and ask NADRA.
Do I need a police report?
None of the reports I read mention one. Ask NADRA.
How long does it take?
Not confirmed for a replacement.
If your child’s B-Form is lost, apply through the Pak ID app or your nearest NADRA centre, and confirm the documents and fee before you go.
