Attestation of Marriage and Divorce-Related Certificates from MOFA

Attestation of Nikkah Nama/Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC)

1. Normal Nikkah Nama:
   • The original Nikkah Nama, issued by the Nikkah Registrar, must bear his signature and stamp.
   • A Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC) is mandatory along with the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) of the bride showing the husband’s name, or alternatively, a Family Registration Certificate (FRC) or Children Registration Certificate (CRC) issued by NADRA (if there are children born after the marriage).
2. Online Marriage Nikkah Nama:
   • For marriages conducted online, the original Nikkah Nama must be duly signed by the bride, groom, and witnesses, with their thumb impressions affixed. The same documentary requirements as for a normal Nikkah Nama apply.
3. Nikkah Nama of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK):
   • A Nikkah Nama issued in AJK must be signed and stamped by the Tehsil Mufti. Additionally, the CNIC of the bride bearing the husband’s name or an FRC from NADRA is required.
4. Nikkah with Foreign National:
   • The Nikkah Nama and Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC) must be accompanied by:
     • A copy of the foreign spouse’s passport,
     • A valid Pakistani visa, and
     • Proof of the date of entry into Pakistan.
   • No Nikkah Nama or Marriage Certificate will be attested without these documents.
5. Overseas Marriage Nikkah Nama:
   • For marriages conducted abroad, the Nikkah Nama/Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC) must first be attested by the local Foreign Office of the issuing country and countersigned by the concerned Pakistani Diplomatic Mission.

1. Divorce Certificates and Related Documents

1. Normal Divorce Certificate:
   • Divorce certificates must be issued by either:
     • The Chairman of the Arbitration Council, or
     • The Secretary of the Union Council.
   • Photocopies must be attested by the issuing authority.
   • Only the spouses themselves may apply for attestation. Blood relatives or friends are not permitted unless the applicant resides abroad and has executed a Power of Attorney in favor of a blood relative/friend, which must be duly attested by the Pakistani Embassy/Consulate in that country.
2. Divorce Deed:
   • A Computerized Divorce Certificate is mandatory for the attestation of a divorce deed.
3. Divorce Proceedings and Notices:
   • Divorce proceedings and notices must be attested by the relevant Arbitration Council.
   • Court-related divorce proceedings must be routed through a competent Court of Law.

III. Unmarried Certificate

1. Issuance Requirements:
   • The unmarried or single marital status certificate must be issued by the Secretary of the concerned Union Council.
   • It must be printed on the official letterhead of the Union Council and bear the Secretary’s signature and stamp.
   • Certificates issued on plain paper or in the name of the Chairman or a member of the Union Council will not be attested by the Ministry.

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