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What Is a Family Registration Certificate?
A Family Registration Certificate (FRC) is issued by NADRA and shows family composition based on the relationships linked to the applicant’s identity record. It is frequently required for immigration, family visas, embassy applications, proof of relationship and other administrative purposes.
Types of NADRA FRC
| FRC Type | Typical Family Information |
|---|---|
| FRC by Birth | Parents and siblings linked to the applicant |
| FRC by Marriage | Spouse and children linked to the applicant |
| FRC by Adoption | Guardian/adopted-family relationship where recognised in the record |
| FRC by All | Broader linked family composition where the system supports it |
Why Is FRC Required?
Applicants commonly use FRC for spouse or dependant visas, family reunification, nationality and immigration files, embassy requirements, proof of family relationships, overseas administrative matters and selected legal or succession purposes.
Who Can Apply for FRC?
Eligibility generally depends on the applicant and relevant family members being properly registered in NADRA’s database with valid identity numbers. Where a spouse, parent, child or sibling is not correctly linked, the underlying record may need correction before the FRC accurately reflects the family.
Documents and Information Commonly Needed
- Applicant’s CNIC, NICOP, POC, CRC or other recognised NADRA identity number
- Correct family linkage in NADRA’s database
- Spouse and children’s identity particulars where FRC by marriage is required
- Parents and siblings’ identity particulars where FRC by birth is required
- Supporting civil documents where a family relationship is missing or disputed
FRC by Birth
An FRC by Birth generally shows the applicant’s parents and siblings according to NADRA’s linked family record. It is often used where an applicant needs to demonstrate parental or sibling relationships for immigration or consular purposes.
FRC by Marriage
An FRC by Marriage generally reflects the applicant’s spouse and children. If a spouse or child does not appear, the issue usually lies in the underlying family linkage or marital-status information rather than in the certificate itself.
Spouse Missing From FRC
This is a common problem. Possible causes include an unupdated marriage record, identity-data mismatch, incorrect family-tree linkage or a discrepancy between civil-registration and NADRA records. The underlying data should be corrected before expecting a fresh FRC to show the correct relationship.
Child Missing From FRC
A child may not appear because the child is not properly registered, the parent linkage is incomplete, a foreign birth has not been reflected correctly or there is a mismatch in the family’s identity records.
Ex-Spouse Still Appearing
Where a divorce has been completed but NADRA’s marital-status or family-linkage record has not been updated, the old relationship may continue to affect the FRC. The relevant divorce and identity records should be reviewed.
Can FRC Be Obtained Online?
NADRA supports FRC through its PakID digital platform subject to eligibility, record accuracy and current service availability. Applicants with correct family records can often obtain the FRC without visiting multiple offices. Problems involving incorrect relationships may require record correction first.
FRC for Overseas Pakistanis
FRC is one of the most important Pakistani documents for overseas families. It is frequently requested for spouse visas, dependent visas, family sponsorship, immigration interviews and proof of family composition. Overseas Pakistanis can use PakID where eligible, while cases involving incorrect family data may require additional action in Pakistan.
FRC Attestation for Foreign Use
Where the FRC is submitted abroad, the receiving authority may require Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, apostille or other authentication. The destination country’s requirements should be checked before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues the Family Registration Certificate?
NADRA directly issues the FRC based on family-composition data held in its registration system.
Can I get FRC online?
Yes, subject to PakID eligibility and the accuracy of the underlying family record.
Why is my spouse missing from FRC?
The marriage or family linkage may not be correctly reflected in NADRA’s records.
Why is my child missing?
The child’s registration or parental linkage may need correction.
Does FRC prove citizenship?
FRC primarily proves family composition recorded in NADRA’s system. It should not be treated as a substitute for every citizenship or nationality document.
Can overseas Pakistanis obtain FRC?
Yes, PakID provides digital access to eligible overseas applicants.
Can FRC be attested?
Yes, where required for foreign use, subject to current MOFA/apostille rules.
Related Certificate Services
Read about Marriage Registration Certificates, Divorce Registration Certificates, NADRA Cancellation Certificates, Succession Certificates and our main NADRA Certificates Pakistan guide.
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