Lack of Birth Certificate in Pakistan – What to Do in 2025?

A simple guide for Pakistanis living in Pakistan or abroad.

Are you personally in Pakistan or living abroad and don't have a birth certificate? You're not alone! Many Pakistanis encounter difficulties long after their birth because it was never registered in the first place, or they lost it and have no idea about the procedures to get a new one. In 2025, we will be doing many official things where obtaining a passport, visa, immigration, education, marriage registration, function, and even child registration abroad all may require a valid birth certificate.

This should provide all the information you need if you do not have a birth certificate in Pakistan, and how to get a birth certificate legally and fast.

What is a Birth Certificate in Pakistan?

A birth certificate is a legal document issued by the Union Council (or NADRA) that states a person's:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Parent Names
• Nationality

It is the individual's first official identity record, and it will be used for the individual association every day for their legal and academic and immigration purposes.

Problems If You Don’t Have a Birth Certificate

There can be a lot of problems - in 2025 it's a significant limitation (especially in Pakistan or abroad); particularly if you don't have a birth certificate you:

• Cannot apply for your NADRA CNIC or B-Form.
• Cannot get admission in school or University.
• Cannot get married abroad.
• Cannot process your passport or visa.
• Cannot register your children’s foreign birth.
• Cannot claim inheritance or property.

Whether you are a child, adult or a parent of an unregistered child, you should obtain legal birth registration and get the letter and certificate issued and attested.

What If I Was Never Registered?

If you have never registered your birth and there is no record whatsoever, you still will be able to apply for a late birth certificate from your local Union Council, this will be accepted as legal and valid.

Late Birth Certificate Application Process in Pakistan (2025)

You will need to apply and make a request for the late registration of birth; you will have to provide the following requirements:

Documents Needed:

• Affidavit from parents or applicant
• CNIC/B-form copies of parents
• Hospital record of birth (if available)
• School or vaccination record (if no hospital record)
• Proof of residence (utility bill or lease)
• NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
• A written application explaining the cause of the delay

Where to Obtain a Birth Certificate in Pakistan?

The focal point for getting a manual or computerized birth certificate is your area Union Council office. In cities like Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, etc., computerized birth certificates are now issued through NADRA-linked Union Councils. For overseas Pakistanis, documents can be applied by initiating a process via Power of Attorney from overseas.

DO NOT POSSESS BIRTH CERTIFICATE & LIVING ABROAD?

If you are an Overseas Pakistani in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Canada, USA, Europe, and do not have a birth certificate, we can help with the following:

• File application to your home Union Council
• Draft required affidavits
• Collect evidence of hospital/school
• Complete MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation
• Complete embassy verification (e.g. UAE, KSA)
• Deliver documents to your country

We can assist you with late registration and documentation needs for Overseas Pakistani.

How long does it take to obtain a late birth certificate?

• Manual Birth Certificate: 3–5 working days
• Computerized NADRA Birth Certificate: 5–10 working days
• With MOFA & Embassy Attestation: 7–14 working days (varies depending on country)

No Birth Record – What If You Don’t Have A Hospital or School Record?

What if you don’t have a hospital certificate? You can still obtain a birth certificate using the following:

• Sworn affidavit by both parents or the guardian
• School admission record
• Vaccination card
• NADRA FRC that shows family relationship
• Some Union Councils would also allow a witness or neighbor to attest to your birth particulars.

What If You’ve Lost The Original Birth Certificate?

If you previously had a birth certificate but lost the original, you can still apply for a duplicate copy by following these steps:

• Go to the issuing Union Council.
• Provide CNIC/B-Form and parents’ details.
• Make an application for re-issuance of your birth certificate.
• Wait for 3–5 days to obtain your certificate.
• Certify by MOFA & Embassy (if required).

Why Us to Help You with Birth Certificate?

We have a full-service approach for clients who do not have a birth certificate or who require late registration, duplicate issuance or attestation services.

Our Services:

• Late registration processing
• Affidavit drafting & legal services
• NADRA computerized certificate issuance
• MOFA & embassy attestation (UAE, KSA, UK, etc.)
• Assistance for overseas Pakistanis
• Delivery of documents to your address

Get Help Today – No Birth Certificate? No Problem

Don’t let a lack of a birth certificate delay your plans in life. We can assist you with all the steps, legally and accurately preparing your documents and forms.

FAQs – No Birth Certificate in Pakistan (2025)

Q1. Can I apply for a birth certificate if I am an adult?

Yes. You can still apply for late registration even if you are an adult (over 18).

Q2. What happens if I was born at home and there are no hospital records?

You can provide an affidavit and school records or vaccination history as an alternative.

Q3. Is a birth certificate mandatory for applying for a passport?

Yes. It is now a mandatory requirement for most passport and Visa applications.

Q4. Can you provide this help to overseas Pakistanis without travelling to Pakistan?

Yes, we offer services online with Power of Attorney, then we can send attested certificates to your country.