In today’s digital Pakistan, many essential documents like Birth Certificate, CRC (Child Registration Certificate), FRC (Family Registration Certificate), CNIC, Driving Licence, and Car Number Plate can be applied for online, saving time and reducing long queues at government offices.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to get each of these documents online:
✅ 1. How to Get Online Birth Certificate in Pakistan
Currently, Birth Certificates are issued by Union Councils, and online application is limited to checking status and downloading forms in some provinces.
🔹 Online Procedure (if available in your city):
- Visit your District Municipal Corporation or Local Government Website. For example:
- Punjab: https://localgov.punjab.gov.pk
- Sindh (Karachi): https://www.sindhlocalgovt.gov.pk
- Fill online form (if option available) and download.
- Submit at Union Council along with:
- CNICs of parents
- Hospital birth certificate
- Passport-sized photo
📌 Note: Most Union Councils still require in-person submission, though digitization is in progress.
✅ 2. How to Get Online CRC (Child Registration Certificate / B-Form)
NADRA now offers online CRC application via its official Pak-Identity portal.
🔹 Apply Online:
- Visit: https://id.nadra.gov.pk
- Create an account and log in.
- Choose “New CRC Application”.
- Upload required documents:
- Parent’s CNICs
- Birth certificate of child
- Photograph of child
- Pay the fee via debit/credit card or bank transfer.
- Pay fee (PKR 500 approx).
- Submit request and receive CRC at your home.
⏱️ Delivery Time: Usually 7–10 working days.
✅ 3. How to Get Online FRC (Family Registration Certificate)
NADRA’s online system allows full digital application for FRC.
🔹 Steps:
- Go to: https://id.nadra.gov.pk
- Choose “Apply for FRC”.
- Select one of the three types:
- By Birth (includes parents & siblings)
- By Marriage (includes spouse & children)
- By Adoption
- Fill in CNIC numbers of family members.
- Pay fee (PKR 1000 approx).
- Receive PDF FRC via email or download instantly.
✅ No biometric verification needed if CNICs are already registered.
✅ 4. How to Get Online CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
NADRA’s Pak-Identity portal allows new CNICs, renewals, reprints, and modifications online.
🔹 Steps to Apply:
- Open https://id.nadra.gov.pk
- Register and log in.
- Choose CNIC service (new, renewal, modification, lost).
- Upload documents:
- CRC or B-Form
- CNICs of parents or guardians
- Photograph
- Biometric appointment (at NADRA center) or mobile verification (if eligible).
- Pay online fee (PKR 750 for normal, PKR 1,500 for urgent).
- Receive CNIC via TCS at your doorstep.
💡 Smart CNIC (SNIC) can also be applied via this platform.
✅ 5. How to Apply Online for Driving Licence in Pakistan
Driving licences are now available through online portals in various provinces like Punjab, Sindh, and KPK.
🔹 Punjab (DLIMS Portal):
- Go to: https://dlims.punjab.gov.pk
- Register for Learner Licence online.
- Upload CNIC copy, photo, and medical form.
- Download printable learner licence.
- Book appointment for driving test online.
Punjab Driving License Fees:
- Learner’s License: Rs. 1,000 (increased from Rs. 60)
- Motorcycle License (5 years): Rs. 750 (renewal and fine)
- Motorcar License (5 years): Rs. 1,125 (renewal and fine)
- Regular License Renewal (1 year, Car/Jeep): Rs. 1,350, with a fine of Rs. 675 for 1-3 months late
- Regular License Renewal (1 year, LTV): Rs. 1,850, with a fine of Rs. 925 for 1-3 months late
🔹 Sindh (Driving License Sindh):
- Visit: https://dls.gos.pk
- Upload CNIC copy, photo, and medical form.
- Submit form for new/renewal.
- If new, Book test appointment online.
- Fill in CNIC and contact details.
- If renewal, wait for delivery.
- Visit center for biometric and driving test.
Sindh Driving License Fees:
- Car + Motor Cycle (5 years): Rs. 1,860
- Motorcycle (5 years): Rs. 660
- Car (5 years): Rs. 1,260
- Learner’s License:
- Motorcycle: Rs. 50
- Car: Rs. 100
- Car + Motorcycle: Rs. 150
- Lamination: Rs. 250
- NADRA: Rs. 65
📌 Note: Licence issuance still requires in-person driving test.
✅ 6. How to Get Online Car Number Plate / Vehicle Registration
Car registration and number plates are managed by the Excise & Taxation Department of each province. Online portals allow registration tracking, tax payment, and plate issuance.
🔹 Punjab MTMIS:
- Website: https://mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk
- Services:
- Online vehicle registration
- Token tax payment
- Status of number plates
🔹 Sindh Excise (For Karachi & Sindh):
- Website: https://excise.gos.pk
- Use “Online Vehicle Tax Payment” & “Smart Card/Plate Tracking”
- For new vehicles, dealers often initiate online registration.
🔹 Documents Required:
- CNIC of owner
- Sales invoice of vehicle
- Proof of payment (token & registration fee)
💡 Duplicate plates can also be requested online in case of loss.
🔐 Final Tips:
| Service | Portal | Online Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Local Govt/UC | ⚠️ Partially (mostly offline) |
| CRC (B-Form) | id.nadra.gov.pk | ✅ Fully Available |
| FRC | id.nadra.gov.pk | ✅ Fully Available |
| CNIC | id.nadra.gov.pk | ✅ Fully Available |
| Driving Licence | dlims.punjab.gov.pk / dls.gos.pk | ✅ Online & In-Person Combo |
| Car Number Plate | excise.gos.pk / mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk | ✅ Online Tracking & Taxes |
🎯 Conclusion
Pakistan is moving steadily towards digital governance. With platforms like NADRA’s Pak-Identity, DLIMS, and MTMIS, getting your essential documents has never been easier. While some services (like Birth Certificate) still require a visit to local offices, most major identity and vehicle-related services are now just a few clicks away.
Author: Syed Haseeb
