A Family Registration Certificate (FRC) is NADRA’s official proof of who is in your family. In 2026 it costs Rs1,000 for one family type or Rs2,000 for both, and NADRA lists the processing time as 1 day (NADRA fee structure, checked 8 October 2026). You can apply in the Pak ID app or at a NADRA Registration Centre.
This guide covers what the FRC shows, which type to choose, the exact fee, the steps in the app and at a centre, and how to fix the most common problem: a family member missing from your record.
What is a Family Registration Certificate?
NADRA issues the FRC under Rule 19 of the NADRA (NIC) Rules, 2002. In NADRA’s words, it “serves as valid proof of the family composition data and is generally used for immigration, visa processing and other legal or administrative purposes” (NADRA FRC page).
An FRC prints what is already in NADRA’s records. It does not add or correct family links by itself, and it is not proof of nationality.
FRC fee and processing time in 2026
| Certificate | Fee | Processing time |
|---|---|---|
| FRC for one family type | Rs1,000 | 1 day |
| FRC for both family types | Rs2,000 | 1 day |
NADRA’s fee table names the single-type certificate “FRC (Alpha / Beta / Gama family)” and the combined one “FRC (Both)”. Both are listed only under the executive priority. Fees can change, so confirm the amount shown in the app or at the counter before you pay (source).
Which FRC type do you need?
In the Pak ID app the family types are usually shown in plain words:
- Birth family: you, your parents and your brothers and sisters.
- Marriage family: you, your spouse and your children.
- Adoption: a guardian and an adopted family member.
For a spouse or family visa, embassies usually want the marriage family. For a parent’s or sibling’s application, they want the birth family. If the embassy checklist is unclear, take the combined certificate so you do not have to apply twice.
Who can apply and what you need
- Every family member should be registered with NADRA and have a valid 13-digit ID number (NADRA).
- The applicant needs a 13-digit ID: CNIC, NICOP, Pakistan Origin Card, Juvenile Card or CRC (B-Form).
- Deceased family members can still be included, using the details the applicant provides, even if they were never registered.
- Keep recent photos of family members ready if the app asks for them.
How to apply for an FRC in the Pak ID app
- Install the official Pak ID app from Google Play or the App Store. Do not use APK files or lookalike apps.
- Sign in, or register with your CNIC and mobile number.
- Choose Family Registration Certificate as the service.
- Select the family type you need, then enter the 13-digit ID number.
- Check every family member listed. If someone is missing or wrong, stop here and fix the record first (see below).
- Pay the fee through one of the payment options the app shows.
- Submit, then track the application in the app. Download the certificate when it is ready.
How to apply at a NADRA Registration Centre
- Visit any NADRA Registration Centre with your original CNIC (or NICOP or POC).
- Tell the operator which FRC type you need.
- Pay the fee at the counter and keep the official receipt.
- Collect the certificate when it is ready.
Pay only at the counter or through official channels. Never send the fee to someone’s personal JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank account.
A family member is missing from my FRC. What now?
The FRC can only show family links that already exist in NADRA’s database. If a parent, spouse or child is missing, the link has to be added to your family tree first, usually by visiting a NADRA centre with the documents that prove the relationship, such as a marriage certificate or the child’s CRC. Once the record is updated, apply for the FRC again.
Frequently asked questions
How long is an FRC valid?
NADRA’s FRC page does not state a validity period. Some embassies ask for a recently issued copy, so check the checklist of the embassy you are applying to before you order it.
Can overseas Pakistanis get an FRC?
Yes. Overseas Pakistanis with a NICOP or POC can apply through the Pak ID app, using the same steps as above.
Who do I contact if my FRC application is stuck?
Call the NADRA helpline on 1777 or +92 51 111 786 100, or email csd@nadra.gov.pk (NADRA contact details).
Sources: NADRA: Family Registration Certificate; NADRA: Fee structure. Fees and steps checked on 8 October 2026.
