Procedure to Get Pakistani NADRA Marriage Certificate

Posted on September 7, 2016 by admin

Marriage certificate is the official document to show the marriage of two persons. The applicants can get two types of the marriage certificate, which are available in Pakistan. The applicants can get the manual marriage certificate, which is also known as Nikkah Nama in Urdu and the second is fully computerized NADRA marriage certificate.

Nikkah Nama / Manual marriage certificate

The married people can get the manual nikkah nama from the same nikkah khawan, who performs the nikkah rituals religiously with the official stamp and signature of the registered nikkah khawan.

Nikkah Nama is the mandatory and an important document, which shows all necessary and important information about the bridegroom, bride and witnesses and also includes all necessary religious rituals.

NADRA marriage certificate

NADRA marriage certificate is the computerized documents, which is added with the necessary information about the married couple in Urdu and English languages. NADRA has also developed the special system just like birth certificate for the provision of marriage certificate based on the information provided to NADRA authorities. The marriage certificate of NADRA authority is not issued directly.

Pakistan NADRA marriage certificate can be issued from following authorities in Pakistan depending upon the address and area where you live:

  1. Union Council
  2. TMA Office
  3. Cantonment Board Office
  4. Arbitration Council in Islamabad

Requirements to obtain NADRA marriage certificate:

  1. Copy of nikkah nama / manual marriage certificate
  2. Copy of CNIC from bride
  3. Copy of CNIC from bridegroom
  4. Copy of father’s CNIC from bride & bridegroom
  5. Copy of CNIC from nikkah khawan (molvi)
  6. Copies of passport in case anyone from bride or bridegroom is foreigner

Sample image of NADRA marriage certificate:


Steps to follow for issuance of NADRA marriage certificate:

  1. Arrange all required documents and visit the relevant issuing office from above list depending upon your current residence address. Computerized marriage certificate issued by NADRA is provided through local union councils in all major cities like Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad, and Peshawar through NADRA installed systems on a special paper. The residents of cantonment areas and of the small cities can obtain marriage certificate from cantonment board offices or TMA offices. The residents of Islamabad can obtain their NADRA marriage certificates from Arbitration Council office.
  2. Concerned issuing office will ask you to fill an application form for NADRA marriage certificate. The applicants can get the application form from issuing office. They can also check the sample application form from the website and fill it completely and submit to the same office.
  3. Submit your documents along-with filled application form and official fee in same issuing office.
  4. Collect your NADRA marriage certificate on given date from same issuing office. NADRA issues the NADRA marriage certificate within 3 to 5 working days in the normal situation, if the applicant provides all necessary documents to NADRA authorities. In different circumstances, the period can be varied.
  5. Make sure that all contents of your NADRA marriage certificate are accurate. When the applicants receive the marriage certificate, they need to re-check particulars on marriage certificate and match them with their official documents. They can ask for correction if there is any type of mistake made by the issuing office.

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Procedure to Get Pakistani NADRA Death Certificate

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Death certificate is the official statement, which shows the date, time, place and cause of death of any deceased person. NADRA has developed the special system to issue computerized NADRA death certificate. The people can get the death certificate of their relatives not from NADRA office directly but other departments, which are specified below.

NADRA death certificate can be issued from following authorities depending upon the address and area:

  1. Union Council
  2. TMA Office
  3. Cantonment Board Office
  4. Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad

Required documents to get NADRA death certificate:

  1. Copy of hospital death certificate
  2. Copy of graveyard slip
  3. Copy of deceased CNIC
  4. Copy of applicant’s CNIC
  5. Copy of deceased’s father CNIC
  6. Copy of CNIC from any close blood relative

Sample image of NADRA death certificate:


Steps to follow:

  1. Visit the concerned issuing office along-with required documents. The documents like death certificates are issued from the local union councils in all big cities like Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Multan etc. the people of small cities can get the death certificate from TMA office, in cantonment areas from cantonment board office and Islamabad residents can obtain the death certificate from CDA office Islamabad.
  2. Concerned issuing office will ask you to fill an application form for NADRA death certificate. The applicants can get the application form from issuing office and they have to provide necessary information to get prepared the death certificate.
  1. Submit your documents along-with filled application form and official fee in same issuing office.
  1. Collect the final document on given date from same issuing office. NADRA death certificate is issued within 7 to 10 days in normal situations, if you provide all required documents but the period can be varied in different circumstances.
  2. Make sure that all contents of NADRA death certificate are accurate. The applicants can re-check the particulars on death certificate and they can ask for necessary correction, if there is any mistake by the issuing office.

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Procedure to Get Domicile and PRC in Karachi

Posted on September 6, 2016 by admin

If the applicant is the permanent resident of Karachi, he can apply for domicile and PRC (Permanent Residential Certificate), which is necessary to get for job or education. The applicant needs to visit the Deputy Commissioner office of the district with the following documents:

Requirements for Domicile and PRC in Karachi:

  1. Three photographs (passport size) – Un-attested
  2. Copy of CNIC (for below 18 years of age submit copy of Form -B) – Attested
  3. Copies of all testimonials till current year  – Attested
  4. Applicants with age below 21 years include copies of CNIC and domicile of their father.
  5. In case of government employee, copy of service certificate – Attested
  6. Residence proof – (electric or gas bill, if on rent copy of rent agreement) – Attested
  7. For married women or man – CNIC copy of spouse, Copies of birth certificates of children or Form B – Attested

How to proceed for Domicile and PRC in Karachi:

  1. The applicant pays fee challan of Rs. 200/- at National Bank, D.C. Office Branch.
  2. Paste 1 rupee stamp on all copies.
  3. Get attested application for domicile gets attested from Oath Commissioner before submission.
  4. Concerned department can ask for any other document as proof if required.

Sample Image of Domicile:

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Sample Image of PRC:

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Important Instructions for Domicile and PRC in Karachi:

  1. Must carry your original documents along-with set of photocopies.
  2. Office timings for domicile: 09:00 am to 12:00 pm.
  3. The applicant must have address of same district of Karachi on his CNIC, before submitting the documents to apply for domicile & PRC.

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Procedure to Get Domicile in Islamabad

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The citizens of Pakistan, who are the permanent residents of Islamabad, they can submit their application forms with the necessary documents in the domicile branch of District Magistrate Office to get the domicile in Islamabad.

Required documents for domicile in Islamabad:

  1. Application Forms
  2. Copy of applicant’s CNIC / Form B if age is below 18 (with Islamabad address)
  3. Islamabad residence proof (like any property document)
  4. Copy of any utility bill (Gas or Electricity)
  5. Copy of CNIC from father of applicant
  6. Copy of father’s Islamabad domicile (required only if age of applicant is below than 21 years)
  7. School Certificate of applicant (Matric Certificate)
  8. Bank Challan – duly Stamped by the bank
  9. An affidavit – duly signed and attested
  10. Four (4) Passport Photos (with blue background)

How to proceed:

  1. The applicant can submit domicile fee of Rs. 200/- in NBP (ask for the relevant branch from concerned domicile office).
  2. The applicant submits the required documents to the Head Clerk General along-with Application Form.
  3. The concerned department can ask for additional documents in special cases like if parents of applicant are deceased. In that case guardian’s certificate, residence proof of guardian and death certificate of parents can be required.
  4. After necessary approval by the District Magistrate domicile will be issued.

Sample Image of Domicile:

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Procedure Attestation from UAE Embassy in Pakistan

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Attestation of the degrees and transcripts / documents from UAE Embassy in Pakistan is the common and very important need by the people, who are working in the companies located in United Arab Emirates. There are many documents handling companies, which are authorized by the UAE Embassy to handle the documents of the applicants and send the documents to them for the attestation of the educational and personal documents from UAE Embassy in Pakistan.

Following documents handling services in Pakistan are assisting Pakistanis for attestation from UAE embassy in Pakistan:

  1. Gerry’s Visa Drop Box
  2. Sasha International

Requirements for attestation from UAE embassy in Pakistan:

The applicants should ensure the preparation of the documents for attestation by UAE embassy, and these documents first get attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan.

Further requirements:

  1. Metric & Inter Certificate: Require prior attestation from IBCC with CNIC copy
  2. Bachelor & Master Degree: Require prior attestation from Higher Education Commission (HEC) along with CNIC copy
  3. Character Certificate: CNIC copy
  4. NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate: CNIC & Passports copies of both husband & wife, copy of Residence or Work Visa of Husband Or Wife
  5. NADRA Birth Registration Certificate: CNIC & Passports copies of father, mother and child, copy of Residence or Work Visa of father Or mother
  6. Divorce Certificate: CNIC & Passports copies of husband and wife, Copy of Residence or Work Visa of applicants

Sample Image of UAE embassy attestation:


Step to follow:

  1. The applicant can visit the office of relevant documents handling service of his city where he lives in and submits his documents along-with their official fee.
  2. UAE embassy accepts their fee in US dollars only, so call the relevant agency to inquire about the updated embassy fee and arrange this fee in US dollars currency before your visit. The applicant arranges new and fresh notes in dollars and less than 5 dollars note is not acceptable.
  3. Processing time is 1-2 working days but this duration can vary by the UAE embassy.

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Procedure Attestation from Qatar Embassy in Pakistan

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If the applicant wants to work in the Middle East country like Qatar, then their employer can ask from them the verification of their educational documents from Qatar Embassy in Pakistan. The Embassy of Qatar located in Islamabad does not accept the documents from the applicants directly and they have appointed the document handling services for the attestation of the documents.

Following documents handling services can assist you in attestation of documents from Qatar Embassy in Pakistan:

  1. Sasha International

Requirements for attestation from Qatar Embassy in Pakistan:

Before submission of the documents to Qatar Embassy for attestation, the documents need prior attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan.

Degree Attestation from Qatar Embassy in Pakistan:

  1. Original Degree – prior attested from Higher Education Commission (HEC) and MOFA Pakistan.
  2. All Original Mark sheets – prior attestation from HEC and MOFA is not required
  3. Copy of CNIC
  4. Copy of Passport
  5. Copy of Qatar Visa or Job Offer Letter

Marriage Certificate Attestation from Qatar Embassy in Pakistan:

  1. Original NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate or Urdu Nikkah Nama – prior attested from MOFA Pakistan.
  2. English/Urdu translated Marriage Certificate – prior attested from MOFA Pakistan.
  3. CNIC copies from husband and wife
  4. Passport copies from husband and wife
  5. Copy of Qatar Visa or Job Offer Letter

Sample Image of Qatar Embassy Attestation:


Steps to follow:

  1. The applicant visits the office of relevant documents handling service depending of his city where he lives in and submits his documents with his official fee.
  2. The applicant can call relevant documents handling service to inquire about the updated embassy fee and arrange this fee before their visit. We are not sure about official fee but we will update this article as soon as we have this information.
  3. Processing time is 6-10 working days but this duration can vary by the Qatar Embassy.

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Verification of Degree and Transcripts from Karachi University

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If the applicants want to get admission in the foreign colleges or universities, then they can demand attestation of the degrees and transcripts from Karachi University so that they can get admission and continue their education. The companies can also demand the verification of the educational documents to appoint their employees for the jobs.

The employers in the foreign countries can also demand the verified copies of the degree and transcripts in the university envelope, which is duly sealed with official stamp of the university.

If you want to pursue your higher education in the foreign colleges and universities, you can provide verified copies of the degree and transcripts from the Controller of Examinations University of Karachi. They need to read this article carefully so that they can understand the requirements of the attestation and verification of their academic documents.

Required documents for verification of degree and transcripts from Karachi University:

  1. Clear photocopies of degree and transcripts / mark sheets
  2. Copy of Enrollment / Registration Card
  3. Complete name and address of university / college or your employer who requested verification of your degree and transcripts (required only if you need verified copies in university sealed envelope)
  4. Pay Order / Banker’s Cheque of prescribed fee in the name of “University of Karachi“
  5. Bank Challan for Verification

Sample images of verified copy and sealed envelope:

Verification on copy of transcript


Official Sealed Envelope – Front side


Official Sealed Envelope – Back side


Step by step process to get verified copies of degree and transcripts from University of Karachi:

  1. Visit University of Karachi during timings 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The applicants need to prepare all required documents and then visit to the Verification Counter located at Silver Jubilee Gate of Karachi University and ask about required documents and official fee (in case there is any change in the requirements).
  2. Get Pay Order / Banker’s Cheque of prescribed verification fee from any bank in the name of “University of Karachi” – The applicants can get the pay order from banks located inside the university. As per our understanding official verification fee of UoK is Rs.300/- per copy. It means if the applicants likes to get verification of 1 copy of degree and 2 copies of its transcripts then total verification fee of 3 copies will be Rs.900/-. There is no additional fee if the applicant needs these verified copies in university sealed envelope.
  3. Fill in the Bank Challan for verification of degree and transcripts – The applicant can get the free fee challan form from the bank counters at Silver Jubilee Gate of Karachi University and pay the fee for the verification of degree and transcripts. The applicants need to fill this bank challan clearly and attach copies of all documents and original Pay Order.
  4. Submission – (1) Then the applicant need to go to the verification counter of the University and the concerned university person at this verification counter will emboss the stamp and sign on bank challan after checking the availability of all required documents. (2) Submit this stamped challan with required documents and original pay order at same counter of bank from where you initially obtained the bank challan. After submission they will give you a submission receipt.
  5. Completion – The verification process of the documents including degree or transcript can take 2-3 weeks for completion. After this period you can collect your verified copies or sealed envelope (whichever is your requirement) from same verification counter by showing the submission receipt.

Note: The applicants can get more updates and information at the official website of University of Karachi showing the requirements, timings and fee of the documents. The applicants can call on the helpline for making any inquiry.

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Degree Attestation from HEC Islamabad

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It is common requirement of the students to get attested their documents from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Islamabad who want to work abroad or making plan to work in other countries like UAE, Qatar, USA, Saudi Arabia, UK, Oman and Bahrain etc.

For example, if the applicant wants to join a company in Saudi Arabia, the employer will ask any question about the attestation of the degree from Saudi Embassy in Pakistan. The applicant has to get attested his degree by HEC and them by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan then they will apply for attestation of the documents by Saudi Embassy.

If the applicant is migrating from Pakistan to any other country and he wants to continue his studies there in the foreign college or university then the attestation of the degree and transcript is required for the admission purpose. The immigration authorities or the foreign universities require the attested copies of the degree and transcripts in the official sealed envelope from the HEC. The applicant should not worry as the process for the attestation of the documents is same as for the attested photocopies in the HEC sealed envelope.

Requirements for degree attestation from HEC Islamabad:

  1. Original Matric Certificate and Mark sheets
  2. Original Intermediate Certificate and Mark sheets
  3. Original Degree and Transcripts / Mark sheets
  4. Copy of CNIC / NICOP or Passport
  5. Printout of Online Application Form
  6. Photocopies of Degree and Transcripts / Mark sheets (required only if you also need attested photocopies or sealed envelope along-with attestation on originals)
  7. Authority Letter – duly attested by 17 grade government officer (required only if someone else is processing on your behalf)

Sample images of HEC attestation on degree and HEC sealed envelope:

HEC attestation on original degree


HEC Sealed Envelope


Step by step process for degree attestation from HEC Islamabad:

  1. Fill HEC Online Application Form – The applicant can visit the Degree Attestation System, which is present at official website of HEC and they fill in the online application forms carefully. If the applicant needs the attested photocopies of degree and transcripts or mark sheets with the attestation of the original document, then they select 1 photocopy of each original document in this form. They can select the desired appointment date and time to visit the HEC office.
  2. Visit HEC office in Islamabad on reserved date and time for submission of documents – On the reserved date and time, the applicant can visit the office of HEC Islamabad without any problem. If the applicant needs urgent attestation, they can visit the office of HEC on any working day before the reserved date. The applicant will have to wait in the long queue at the office of HEC early in the morning to get the token for that day to complete their work on the same day.
  3. Submit Document – when your turn will come, the HEC officer will check the compliance of your required documents. If he finds everything fine, then he will submit your documents. The applicants should ensure correction of your name on all certificates, degrees and mark sheets and CNIC to avoid any objection before going to the office of HEC Islamabad.
  4. Collection of Attested Documents – They will ask you to attend the office of HEC on the given time of same day to collect their attested documents. If you need the attested photocopies of the degree and transcript or mark sheets in HEC sealed envelope, then you can request with him at the office of HEC at the time of collection.

The applicants can visit the official website of HEC Islamabad to get the latest updates and information about the attestation process.

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Transcripts in Sealed Envelope from NED University

Posted on September 6, 2016 by admin

The applicants can get the transcript in the sealed envelope from the NED University Karachi, which can be required, when the students can take action in local and foreign university or for their immigration and visa process and by the employer, where the applicant has applied for a job.

If the applicants need verification of the transcripts or degree from NED University of Engineering and Technology without sealed envelope, then this article will help them and

Requirements to get Transcripts in Sealed Envelope from NED University:

  1. Clear photocopy of original transcripts / degree for verification
  2. Application Form
  3. Bank Challan
  4. Delivery address (where sealed envelope will be dispatched)

Sample images of NED Verification Form and NED Fee Bank Challan:

Application Form for Verification and Sealed Envelope


NED Fee Bank Challan


Step by step process to get verified copies of Transcripts in Sealed Envelope from NED University:

  1. Visit Examination Department of NED University Karachi – The applicants should visit the exams department of NED University and and they can ask questions from the degree / mark sheet counter about their requirements and the fee, which they charge for verification of the transcript and cost of courier to dispatch the verified transcript in the sealed envelope to the local or the foreign company or the university, whichever they like.
  2. Application Form – The applicants can get the application forms from the examination department degree/mark sheet counter and they should fill their application forms for verification of the educational documents. They should fill in the application forms with the particulars, address and send the sealed envelope and the prescribed fee. They can also download the application forms from the website of the NED University.
  3. NED Fee Bank Challan – The applicants visit the National Bank NED University branch and they can get the challan forms from there. They need to fill in the bank challan form with the particulars and pay the prescribed fee. At the fee counter, the bank fee officer will sign and stamp on the bank challan and application form after receiving the verification fee. He will return one copy of bank challan duly signed and stamped and the application form with the stamps.
  4. Submit Application Form – After deposit of the bank challan fee, the applicant should go to same degree / mark sheet counter of Examination Department of NED University and they can submit their application form with original bank challan and photocopy of transcript.
  5. Completion – If the applicant pays urgent fee then this process will take approx. one week for completion. After one week, the applicant will receive the verified transcript in sealed envelope, which will be dispatched to address mentioned on application form. You can get tracking ID of courier service from same degree / mark sheet counter. If you like you can also get tracking ID by calling contact number of degree / mark sheet counter.

Note: The applicants can get more updates and information along with required details online from the Website of NED University to know about requirements, timings and fees etc or they can also call their helpline number for any inquiry.

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Procedure to Get Pakistani Police Clearance Certificate

Posted on September 6, 2016 by admin

Police Clearance Certificate is an important document, which is issued by the concerned police authorities to the applicant showing any criminal record of the applicant, depicting either he is involved in any criminal case or not.

Why Police Clearance Certificate is needed?

Police clearance certificate is very important documents and it is needed for different purposes in different situation but it is also needed for the following reasons:

  1. By your employer if you are applying for a job
  2. For immigration process
  3. For visa process
  4. To get admission in foreign college or university
  5. For marriage in other countries

Requirements to get Police Clearance Certificate in Pakistan:

  1. Copy of applicant’s valid CNIC / NICOP
  2. Copy of applicant’s valid passport
  3. Copy of CNIC / NICOP from father
  4. Copy of CNIC / NICOP from mother
  5. Copy of CNIC / NICOP from husband (for married women only)
  6. Marriage Certificate (for married women only)
  7. Copy of any utility bill / residence proof of address
  8. Passport size photographs of applicant (with blue background)
  9. An affidavit (if applicant is out of country)
  10. Application Form

Sample image of Application Form:

Sample image of Police Clearance Certificate:

Step by step procedure:

  1. Where to Go – Mostly the Police Certificate is obtained from SSP or D.I.G Police Office of the city and if there is any other issuing office, then they guide the applicants accordingly.
  2. Application Form – The issuing office of Police will provide the application forms to fill and the applicant has to complete it accordingly.
  3. Fee – Most of the time, the police department does not charge any fee for the issue of the Police Character/ Clearance Certificate. If there is any fee for the police clearance certificate, then they will inform the applicants accordingly, which incurred on this process.
  4. Submission – The applicants should submit the application form with all required documents. If they need police verification from local police station, then they will guide you for this purpose.
  5. Completion – The police department does not mention the specific time period for completion of verification process of the character certificate. But the applicants should keep in mind about 7-12 days for completion of verification process. Police department will better inform you about the completion date and time.

Note: The applicants can get updates and accurate information by making call or visit local police department of their city.

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