Steps for Acquiring a Juvenile Card in Pakistan (an identity card issued to children under the age of 18 years)
What is a Juvenile Card?
Juvenile card is an identity card issued to children under the age of 18 years. The chip-based card is distinguished from Child Registration Certificate (CRC) as it is an ‘entitled document’ with multiple facilities. Child’s parents or blood relative holding a valid National Identity Card (NIC) is required to be physically present for providing the biometrics. Please visit any NADRA Registration Center (NRC) to apply for Juvenile card as the online facility is not available. Identity documents are essential for an individual’s recognition as a citizen of a certain state and provide access to rights and services such as education, health, employment, political participation, etc. Without a valid identity card, it can become difficult to access even basic services.
The National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) issues different kind of identity cards to different individuals based on their age, disability, and citizenship status. For children, under the age of 18 years, NADRA issues Child Registration Certificate (CRC), which also commonly known as a B-Form. NADRA also issues chip based Juvenile Cards to children under the age of 18. For More info Click Here
How to Acquire a Juvenile Card?
Required Documents
Following documents are required for acquisition of a Juvenile Card:
For Children without a CRC/B-Form
If the child does not have a Child Registration Certificate (CRC)/B-Form and is being registered with NADRA for the first time, you would need the following to register for a Juvenile Card:
Presence of the minor.
Presence of a blood relative or guardian with a valid CNIC.
Birth certificate or school certificate (for children who are 10 or above).
Biometric verification of parent or blood relative or guardian or an attested computerized NADRA form provided by NADRA from a gazetteed government officer of grade 16 or above.
For Children who have a CRC/B-Form
To get a Juvenile Card for a child who already possesses a Child Registration Certificate (CRC)/B-Form, you would need following documents,
Presence of the minor.
Original CRC/B-Form.
Presence of a blood relative or guardian with a valid CNIC.
Biometric verification of parent or blood relative or guardian or an attested computerized NADRA form from a gazetteed government officer of grade 16 or above.
Important: The computerized NADRA form will be handed to you at the NADRA Registration Center by NADRA representative after they enter and verify the data of the child from the system.
How long will it take from application completion to delivery?
There are three means in which a card can be delivered.
Normal – 31 days
Urgent – 23 days
Fast Track – 9 Days (Queue priority at NRCs for immediate processing)
Steps for Application Process
You can apply for Juvenile Card at any NADRA Registration Center (NRC) near you by following the steps given below:
Upon reaching the NADRA registration center, you will be issued a token with a number and asked to be seated.
Upon your turn, your token number will be called and displayed on your assigned counter.
When you will reach your assigned counter, where a NADRA representative will verify your parent(s) documents.
The photograph of the minor will be taken along with his fingerprints and signature.
Data will be then entered in the system, and you will get a hard copy of your form to review.
Once you review your form, you will be asked to pay fee for the card. The amount depends on the type of service you want for card delivery (Normal, Urgent, or Fast Track).
You will be handed over a printed version of your application form.
You can locate your nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC) via the following links:
Important: Parent(s) or the guardian of the child needs to be registered in NADRA database and have a valid CNIC card to obtain Juvenile Card. Also, one of the parents or guardians need to be present at NADRA Service Center for the application process along with the child.
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