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Marriage Registration
Marriage Registration in Pakistan:
Marriage registration certificate is a legal document that serves as a proof of marriage between two individuals. It is mandatory for Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan or residing abroad like USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia etc. to obtain marriage registration certificate for legal or administrative purposes. Marriage Registration Certificate includes basic and important details about the couple, such as the name of Bride and Groom, their age, date and place of marriage. Marriage registration is also essential for various legal procedure like it is used for getting birth certificates of children born out of wedlock and getting nationality of Pakistan under Citizenship Act of Pakistan. It is very crucial that the valid marriage certificate as invalid marriage certificates may lead to legal complications. Obtaining marriage certificate for overseas Pakistani could be challenging especially when residing abroad.
Marriage registration for overseas Pakistani:
Travelling to Pakistan for registration of marriage might not be possible for overseas Pakistani residing at USA, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman etc. due to work commitments. Why not to handle marriage registration from where you reside? Contact Zahid Umar Law Office to smoothly apply for obtaining NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC) and Nikah Certificate online through hazel free method.
1.Manual Marriage Certificate (Urdu Nikah Nama)
Nikahnama is a traditional marriage registration certificate used in Pakistan. Nikahnama includes important details of couple i.e., name of bride and groom, date of marriage, place of marriage, Haq Mahar/Dower agreed for marriage or any other conditions of marriage contract.
2.NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate
An official document issued by Pakistan National Database and Registration which contain details of marriage in Urdu and English language.
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Process of marriage registration Certificate:
The Nikah Khawan (Nikah Registrar) shall sloganize the Nikah (Marriage) and prepare Nikahnama in Urdu duly signed and stamped by Nikah Khawan. The document includes the signatures of both bride & groom and at least two witnesses. You can check the registered marriage registration certificate from NADRA by providing your credentials like CNIC/NICOP/Passport Number.
Foreign authorities fully recognize and accept the computerized Nikahnama-Marriage Registration Certificate to confirm the factum of Nikah/Marriage contact. Zahid Umar Law Office can manage the document attestation from foreign office. The NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate is a condition and prerequisite for family visa or spouse visa and has gained global acceptance since, it is issued by Government of Pakistan.
Documents required for marriage registration in Pakistan:
Following documents are required for marriage registration in Pakistan.
- Copy of Nikahnama.
- Copy of CNIC/NICOP/Passport of Bride and Groom.
- Copies of CNIC two attesting witnesses (above 18 years)
- Copy of B-Form in case bride is above 16 years and below 18 years age.
- Copy of CNIC of applicant.
Who can issue Marriage Registration Certificate?
The following authorities have been authorized by government of Pakistan to issue marriage registration Certificate which can be verified by NADRA.
- Chairman Union Council.
- Nikah Khawan (Nikah Registrar)
- Town Municipal Administrator (TMA).
- Cantonment Board.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Since marriage registration certificate is a public document having been registered with the Nikah Registrar, Union Council, Cantonment Board etc. therefore, anyone can obtain attested copy of the registered nikahnama.
Pakistani nationals both resident or non-resident individual who has sloganize marriage can apply for marriage registration in Pakistan.
The male nationals of any foreign country can marry Pakistani women subject to fulfilment of certain conditions of religion.
MRC (Marriage Registration Certificate) is a document which certify the factum of Nikah between couple it is issued by authorized official of Government of Pakistan.
You need the following documents for changing the status of marriage in NADRA:
- Nikahnama (Marriage Certificate)
- Copy of CNIC of spouse.
How I can get NADRA marriage registration certificate attestation in Pakistan?
You need to submit, the original Marriage Registration Certificate with copies of CNICs, Passport and other necessary document with the ministry of foreign affairs or its camp office in Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi or Quetta. For smooth processing of attestation, you can contact us in no time, we are just a call away.
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