Parents form birth certificate from Council Office

Описание: To obtain a child's birth certificate from a local Council Office (Union Council) in Pakistan, parents must submit an application, ideally within 60 days of birth, along with the child's birth record from the hospital, parents' CNICs, and marriage certificate. The certificate is issued by the local Union Council, Municipality, or Cantonment board.
Key Requirements and Steps:
Documents Needed:
Original hospital birth record (discharge slip/letter).
Copies of both parents' National Identity Cards (CNIC/NICOP).
Parents' marriage certificate (Nikah Nama).
Application form (usually available at the Union Council/e-Khidmat Markaz).
Where to Apply:
Within 60 days: The local Union Council office, municipal committee, or relevant Cantonment board.
After 60 days - 7 years: Nearest e-Khidmat Markaz.
After 7 years: The case must be processed through a court.
Process:
Fill out the application form with child's name, birth date, place of birth (hospital/home), and parents' details.
Submit documents to the secretary of the Union Council or the designated officer.
The birth certificate is usually issued within 7 working days.
Fees:
Within 60 days: Typically Rs. 200 (fee may vary slightly).
Next Step (NADRA): After obtaining the Union Council Birth Certificate, apply for the Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form-B) at a NADRA Registration Center.
For births at home, the head of the household or a close relative must report the birth to the relevant registration office.