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NADRA Juvenile Card — Identity Card for Children Under 18

A chip-based Smart Identity Card for children under 18, upgrading the paper B-Form into a durable smart card for school, travel and banking.

Identity Normal: ~45 working days Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

موجودہ صورت حالSTATUS
نارمل ~45 دن | ارجنٹ ~30 دن | ایگزیکٹو ~12 دن
یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • جووینائل کارڈ ایک سمارٹ شناختی کارڈ ہے، یہ 18 سال سے کم عمر کے بچوں کے لیے بنتا ہے۔
  • یہ اسکول میں داخلے، پاسپورٹ بنوانے، سفر اور بینک اکاؤنٹ کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
  • فیس: نارمل 750 روپے، ارجنٹ 1,500 روپے، ایگزیکٹو 2,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • 18 سال سے کم عمر کا کوئی بھی پاکستانی بچہ درخواست دے سکتا ہے۔
  • بچے کے والدین میں سے کم از کم ایک کے پاس اصل شناختی کارڈ ہونا ضروری ہے (بیرونِ ملک والدین کے پاس NICOP ہو سکتا ہے)۔
  • بچے کا ب فارم پہلے سے بنا ہوا ہونا چاہیے۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • بچے کا اصل ب فارم (CRC)
  • دونوں والدین کے اصل شناختی کارڈ (بیرونِ ملک والدین کے لیے NICOP)
  • بچے کی ایک تازہ تصویر
  • والدین کا نکاح نامہ (اگر ضرورت ہو)
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. اگر بچے کا ب فارم پہلے سے بن چکا ہے تو Pak-ID app سے آن لائن درخواست دے سکتے ہیں، ورنہ قریبی NADRA سینٹر جائیں۔
  2. جووینائل کارڈ کا فارم بھریں (آن لائن یا NADRA سینٹر پر)۔
  3. بچے کی تصویر اور انگلیوں کے نشان لینے کے لیے والدین کے شناختی کارڈ اور بچے کے ب فارم کے ساتھ NADRA سینٹر جائیں۔
  4. والدین کی انگلیوں کے نشان اور تصویر دینا ہوگی۔
  5. فیس جمع کروائیں۔
  6. 8400 پر SMS یا Pak-ID app سے اپنی درخواست کا حال چیک کریں اور کارڈ حاصل کریں۔

Service Overview

Juvenile Card — Key Facts

Issued By
NADRA

Age Limit
Under 18 Years

Card Type
Smart Chip Card

Normal Fee
Rs. 750

Urgent Fee
Rs. 1,500

Executive Fee
Rs. 2,500

What is a Juvenile Card?

The NADRA Juvenile Card (JV) is an official, chip-based Smart Identity Card issued to Pakistani citizens under 18 years of age under Rule 18 of the NADRA (NIC) Rules, 2002. It serves as a child’s primary legal identification, linking the minor’s biometric and demographic data to NADRA’s national database.

Unlike the traditional B-Form (CRC) which is a paper document, the Juvenile Card is a wallet-sized physical card with a secure microchip — the same smart card technology used in adult CNICs.

Processing Time by Category

Normal
Up to 45 days — Fee: Rs. 750

Urgent
Up to 30 days — Fee: Rs. 1,500

Executive
Up to 12 days — Fee: Rs. 2,500

ⓘ Fee is paid in cash only at NADRA counter. Processing begins after fee payment. NADRA centers open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.

What this means for you

The NADRA Juvenile Card is the chip-based smart-card version of the B-Form for children under 18 — a durable plastic ID that is convenient for school, travel and bank-related needs. It does not remove the need for the B-Form: the child must already have a B-Form (CRC) record, and at 18 the Juvenile Card must be replaced with a full CNIC.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying without a B-Form. A valid B-Form (CRC) record must exist first.
  • Assuming it carries on after 18. At 18 it does not automatically become a CNIC — you must apply to convert it.
  • Thinking it is compulsory. The B-Form is the required record; the Juvenile Card is an optional smart-card upgrade.

How to make sure you are on the official channel

Apply only through NADRA — the PakID app, id.nadra.gov.pk, or a NADRA Registration Centre. No agent or third-party site can issue a Juvenile Card.

Official source: NADRA — nadra.gov.pk  |  Apply: id.nadra.gov.pk
Last verified: August 11, 2026. Confirm current fees and timelines on the official portal or at an NRC.
Related services: B-Form (CRC) · CNIC
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

جووینائل کارڈ 18 سال سے کم بچوں کے لیے بی-فارم کا چپ والا سمارٹ کارڈ ہے؛ پہلے بی-فارم ضروری ہے اور 18 سال پر یہ CNIC میں تبدیل کروانا ہوتا ہے۔

Eligibility Criteria

Any Pakistani child under 18 years of age.
At least one parent must hold a valid CNIC (overseas parents may use a NICOP).
The child must already have a B-Form (Child Registration Certificate).

Required Documents

Child's original B-Form (CRC)
Both parents' original CNICs (NICOP for overseas parents)
Child's recent photograph
Parents' marriage certificate (nikahnama), where required

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

If the child already has a B-Form (CRC), you can start the Juvenile Card application online through the Pak-ID app; otherwise visit your nearest NADRA Registration Centre (NRC) directly.

2

Fill in the Juvenile Card application form (online via Pak-ID, or at the NRC).

3

Visit the NRC with the parents' CNICs and the child's B-Form so the child's photograph and fingerprints can be captured.

4

Complete the parent's biometric verification.

5

Pay the fee for your chosen service type.

6

Track via SMS to 8400 or the Pak-ID app, then collect the Juvenile Card.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The B-Form is a paper Child Registration Certificate; the Juvenile Card is an upgraded, chip-based smart card version for children under 18.
A parent or legal guardian with a valid CNIC, for a child under 18 who already has a B-Form.
Applications are generally completed in person at an NRC because biometric verification is required.
It is useful for school admission, passport applications, travel identification, and banking for minors.
It is valid until the child turns 18, after which they must apply for a full CNIC.
No. The B-Form (CRC) is the required record. The Juvenile Card is an optional chip-based smart-card upgrade of it.

Important Notes

A child must already have a B-Form (CRC) before applying for a Juvenile Card.
The Juvenile Card must be replaced with a full CNIC once the child turns 18.

Related Services

NICOP Renewal
NICOP — Overseas Pakistani ID Card
CNIC — National Identity Card