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Birth certificate in Punjab: documents, Rs 200 fee and 7-day delivery
Register within 60 days with Form A, CNICs, the hospital birth slip and the vaccination card. Fee Rs 200. The certificate arrives in 7 working days.
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A birth certificate is the first document every child needs in Pakistan: the B-Form cannot be made without it. Register the birth within 60 days at an e-Khidmat Markaz, or through the Maryam Ki Dastak app. The official fee is Rs 200, and the field office issues the certificate in 7 working days.
Step-by-step method, checked on the official source
How to register a birth and get a birth certificate in Punjab
- Collect the documents below, with photocopies attested by an officer of grade 17 or above.
- Check that the parents’ marital status is updated at NADRA.
- Submit at an e-Khidmat Markaz in the district where the case is registered, or apply in the Maryam Ki Dastak app.
- Pay Rs 200 in cash and keep your Applicant ID.
Apps that help with Birth Certificate
Dastak
Official app by Punjab Information Technology Board
Apply for a birth certificate online, with self-service or doorstep delivery.
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e-Khidmat
Official app by Punjab Information Technology Board
Book an appointment at an e-Khidmat Markaz and track applications for certificates and other services.
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After you apply for Birth Certificate
Waiting time for Birth Certificate
The official delivery time is 7 working days for the original certificate.
Birth Certificate problems and fixes
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Baby born at home, or more than 60 days have passed | For cases up to 7 years old, the official page says to contact your nearest e-Khidmat Markaz for the process. |
| Child is older than 7 years | The official page says all cases after 7 years must go through a court. |
| You live in a cantonment area | Cantonment cases are handled by the relevant Cantonment Board. |
Birth Certificate helplines and contacts
- e-Khidmat helpline (toll free)0800-09100
- e-Khidmat short code1317
- Maryam Ki Dastak helpline1202
Documents for a birth within 60 days
- Application Form A.
- CNIC of the applicant.
- Hospital birth slip, if the child was born in a hospital.
- Field office fee of Rs 200.
- The child’s vaccination card.
- CNICs of the father, mother and grandfather.
The same Rs 200 fee applies if you register after 60 days but within 2 years.
Example: Sana’s daughter was born at a Gujranwala hospital three weeks ago. Sana takes Form A, her CNIC, the hospital slip, the vaccination card and the CNICs of the father, mother and grandfather to the Gujranwala e-Khidmat Markaz, pays Rs 200, and collects the certificate 7 working days later.
Questions about Birth Certificate
What is Form A?
Form A is the birth registration application form listed first on the official document list.
Where is the certificate issued?
By the relevant field office (union council) of the district where the case is registered. Cantonment cases go through the Cantonment Board.
Where the Birth Certificate facts come from
- e-Khidmat Markaz: Birth Certificate (documents, fee, delivery time) (checked 27 Oct 2026)
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