The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified its biometric verification process for young citizens.
The clarification is especially important for applicants turning 18 without their parents available.
A NADRA spokesperson explained the procedure during a recent podcast. The spokesperson discussed who can verify an applicant’s identity in such cases.
Parents are normally expected to accompany the applicant for biometric verification. However, the process does not stop if parents are unavailable or deceased.
Instead, the verification responsibility can shift to a sibling listed in NADRA’s family tree. This allows eligible applicants to continue their identity card process.
The sibling must be registered in the applicant’s family record. NADRA records must show the relevant family relationship.
The spokesperson explained that brothers registered on the same B-Form can assist with verification. The sibling can accompany the applicant for the required biometric process.
This clarification provides an alternative for young citizens who cannot arrange parental verification. It also explains how NADRA handles family verification in such situations.
NADRA further highlighted an online option for citizens applying for their identity card. Applicants who already have a B-Form can submit their first CNIC application through the Pak ID mobile application.
The digital process can help applicants complete their application without visiting an office initially. However, applicants must ensure their records are accurate before starting the process.
NADRA advised citizens to check their family tree details carefully. They should also confirm that their B-Form information is complete and correct.
Accurate family records can help avoid problems during the first CNIC application process. Missing or incorrect information may require applicants to update their records first.
The Pak ID mobile application provides a digital route for eligible first-time applicants. It allows citizens with existing B-Forms to begin the process online.
The verification requirement remains an important part of identity registration. NADRA’s clarification explains how the process can continue when parents cannot provide verification.
For applicants turning 18, checking their NADRA records beforehand can make the process easier. They should confirm their family tree and B-Form information before submitting an application.
The first CNIC application is an important step for citizens reaching adulthood. NADRA’s updated guidance provides options for applicants facing different family circumstances.
Citizens can therefore use the available digital process if they meet the requirements. Those without parental support may also rely on eligible siblings listed in NADRA records.
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