02/10/2025
*Checklist for Attestation/Legalization of Documents*
*Educational Documents*
*Matric(SSC)/ Intermediate Certificates(HSSC)*
Educational certificates issued by Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education *(BISE)* are required to be countersigned by Inter Board Committee of Chairman *(IBCC)* .
*University Degrees*
Degrees issued by various universities should be attested from Higher Education Commission *(HEC)* . Medical degrees should be attested by both, *HEC* and Ministry of National Health Services.
*Certificates of Technical skills*
Certificates of technical skills should be attested by the local technical board and National Vocational & Technical Training Commission *(NAVTTC)* .
*Equivalence certificates*
In case of Educational documents issued from abroad, their equivalence issued from concerned departments i.e. Inter board Committee of Chairman *(IBCC)* and Higher Education Commission *(HEC)* are also attested.
*Results cards and certificates of ACCA /ICAP*
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants *(ACCA)* certificates are required to be attested by *British Council* & *ACCA* . Result cards and certificates of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan are required to be attested by the concerned authorized officer of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan *(ICAP)* .
*Result cards and certificates of ICMAP*
Result cards and certificates of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan are required to be attested by the concerned authorized officer of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan *(ICMAP)* .
*Certificates from Madaris*
Certificate(s) issued from Madaris is/are required to be attested by *IBCC* / *HEC* , as per the case, prior to attestation by MOFA.
*Hifz ul Quran Certificates*
Hifzul-Quran certificates can only be attested after prior attestation by *IBCC* .
*Bonafide Certificate issued by universities*
Bonafide Certificate issued by Universities is required to be attested from Registrar/Deputy Registrar of the University. In case of regular students, photocopy of student's card shall be provided by the applicant or in case of ex-student copy of the certificate/degree duly attested by *HEC* .
*Bonafide Certificate issued by schools / colleges*
Bonafide Certificate issued by Schools/Colleges is required to be attested from District/Area Education Officer/Director School & Colleges. In case of regular students, photocopy of student's card is required to be provided by the applicant or in case of ex-student copy of the certificate/degree duly attested by IBCC.
*Character Certificates from educational institutions*
Character Certificates from educational institutions are attested if issued/signed/stamped by Registrar/Deputy Registrar of the University & Principle of Colleges & School. In case of regular students, photocopy of student's card is required to be provided by the applicant. In case of ex-student, copy of the certificate/degree duly attested by *IBCC/HEC* is required.
*School leaving certificates*
School leaving certificates issued from Government and Private schools are required to be attested from *IBCC* or District Education Officer/Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority *(PEIRA)* .
School leaving certificates from educational institutions of Defense Forces (Army, Air force, Navy) should be attested by Commanding Officer of their Educational Directorate or authorized office/officer.
*Educational / experience certificates from abroad*
Educational degrees and Experience certificates issued from authorities abroad should be attested by the Pakistan's Missions abroad.
*IELTS/TOEFEL etc. certificates*
*IELTS/TOEFEL* etc. certificates are attested if signed/verified by local Foreign Office and by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin. For those documents issued in Pakistan, it must be verified/signed by British Council or relevant Embassy in Pakistan. Similarly, all other international certificates are attested if signed/verified by local Foreign Office and by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin.
*Reference letters from professors*
Reference letters from professors etc. for academic purpose, both from abroad as well as national educational institutions, are attested if signed/stamped by concerned Professor and countersigned by Registrar of the University.
*Attestation of Nikkah Nama/Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC)*
*Normal Nikkah Nama*
Original Nikkah Nama issued by Nikkah Registrar with his signature/stamp along with Marriage Registration Certificate *(MRC)* and Computerized National Identity Card *(CNIC)* of bride with husband name is required or Family Registration Certificate *(FRC)* or Children Registration Certificate *(CRC)* from *NADRA* (in case of children after the wedlock).
*Online marriage Nikkah Nama*
In case a Marriage took place “online”, the requirements would be the same and the original Nikkah Nama must be duly signed by the bride and groom as well as witnesses with their thumb impressions affixed on it.
*Nikah Nama of AJK*
Nikah Nama of Azad Jammu and Kashmir *(AJK)* should be signed and stamped by Tehsil M***i can be attested after presenting Computerized National Identity Card of bride with Husband name or Family Registration Certificate *(FRC)* issued by National Database and Registration Authority *(NADRA)* .
*Nikkah with foreign national*
Nikkah nama & Marriage Registration Certificate *(MRC)* of wedding with foreign national must be supported with copy of Passport of foreign spouse, Pakistani visa and date of entry in Pakistan. No Nikkah nama & marriage Certificate will be attested without the provision of above mentioned documentary evidence.
*Overseas marriage Nikkah nama*
In case, a Marriage took place abroad then Nikkah Nama/Marriage Registration Certificate *(MRC)* must be attested by the local Foreign Office and countersigned by the concerned Pakistani Diplomatic Mission in that country.
*Divorce Certificate*
*Normal Divorce Certificate*
Divorce certificates are required to be issued by:
Chairman of Arbitration Council or
Secretary Union Council.
In case of photocopy it is to be attested by either issuing authority. Divorce papers can only get attested by the individuals themselves (anyone of both spouses), no blood relative, friend can get attested divorce certificate, except in the case of those who are residing abroad they can send their Power of Attorney in the name of blood relative/friend duly signed by the authorized officer of Pakistan Embassy/Consulate in that country
*Divorce deed*
In case of Divorce deed, Computerized Divorce Certificate is mandatory.
*Divorce proceeding papers*
Divorce proceeding papers and Divorce Notices must be attested by the Arbitration Council concerned. However, Court Proceedings must be routed through the Court of Law.
*Unmarried Certificate*
Unmarried Certificate/single marital status certificate is required to be issued by the Secretary of the concerned Union Council.
Un-married certificate may please be got issued on the official letter head of the Union Council and signed/stamped by the Secretary of the Union Council. Un-married certificate will not be attested by the Ministry which is on plain paper or letter head in the name of Chairman/ Member of the Union Council.
*Death certificates*
Death certificates of Pakistani nationals should have ID card cancellation certificate issued by *NADRA* . Death certificates issued by *NADRA* /Union Council.
Death certificates of Overseas Pakistanis
In case of foreigners; Death certificate should be issued by the Hospital with by name seal and signature of the Medical Superintendent/Deputy Medical Superintendent. Additionally, following documents are also required:
*Verbale from concerned Embassy*
Copy of Passport
Valid Visa
Entry into Pakistan
*Birth Registration Certificate (BRC* )
In case of issuance from a hospital it should be duly signed and stamped by Medical Superintendent/Deputy Medical Superintendent *(MS/DMS)* and, in case of Union Council, by the concerned Secretary of the Union Council.
*Copies of CNIC/POC/NICOP*
Copies of *CNIC/POC/NICOP* will be attested as true copy on producing the original *CNIC/POC/NICOP* before the attesting officer.
*Police Character Certificates*
It is required to be issued by local District Police Officer (DPO) or, in case of tribal areas, by the concerned Political Agent.
*Medical Documents*
Degrees / Experience / Diploma certificates
Papers regarding *MBBS/PMDC* /Experience Certificates of doctors, Pharmacists and Paramedics are required to be attested by Ministry of National Health Services.
*Nursing Diplomas*
Nursing Diplomas and other health related diplomas/certificates are also required to be signed by Ministry of National Health Services.
*Fitness Certificates*
Medical fitness certificates are required to be signed by *MS/DMS/Civil* Surgeon/Director Medical Board, District Health Officer.
*Medical Certificates*
Certificates for Bed rest on medical grounds are required to be signed by *MS/DMS/Civil* Surgeon/Director Medical Board or District Health Officer. Bed rest should not have medicine.
*Covid-19 Lab Test Report*
Covid-19 Lab Test Report is attested if issued by any Government owned Hospital/Institute with by name seal/signature of the doctor/officer.
*Covid-19 Vaccination/Immunization Certificates*
Covid-19 Vaccination/Immunization Certificates issued by *NADRA* are also attested.
*Polio immunization certificates*
Polio immunization certificates issued by District Health Department are also attested.
*Driving License Attestation*
Original driving license, along with No Objection Certificate *(NOC)* from the concerned licensing authority. In cases where original license is not available, a copy of license duly attested by the concerned licensing authority is required. ( *NOTE* : License without NOC shall not be attested).
*Bank Papers*
Duly signed and stamped (by name) from the concerned Bank Officer or from Manager of any branch of respective bank in Islamabad.
In case of Power of Attorney executed by Board of Directors of any bank, the Secretary of the Board of Directors should physically appear before the attesting Officer for signature and thumb impression. However, attested copy of the relevant Board Resolution should be submitted before the attesting Officer.
*Attestation of resolution of the Board of directors*
Regarding the attestation of Resolution of the Board of Directors, the Bank may designate a focal person through a separate Resolution by the Board nominating him/her and produce the same to the attesting officer. The bank may also provide the particulars and specimen signature of the focal person to MOFA and its Camp Offices.
*Commercial & Business Documents*
*Business/Commercial agreements*
Business/Commercial agreements or any other document on trade etc. are required to be signed by the company executives and countersigned by the local Chamber of Commerce & Industry. If there is any legal document like Power of Attorney etc. or documents mentioned above, it is required to be executed on stamp paper/Chamber/Company letter head, thereafter conditions of Power of Attorney will be applied i.e. the Executants are required to come in person for attestation.
Power of Attorneys, Agreement deeds and Authorization letter (Authority letters) of all kinds, either on stamp papers/Company's letter heads or Chamber's letter head, should have the personal appearance of the Owner/MD/CEO of the firm/Company/Business enterprise.
*All business commercial agreements or trade documents should be attested from TDAP*
*IATA / Hajj / Umrah agreements*
The documents pertaining to International Air Transport Association *(IATA)/Hajj-Umrah* agreements are required to be attested by Department of Tourist Services *(PTDC)* from its regional offices and main office.
*Protector of immigration documents*
The documents related to Protector of Immigration should also be attested by the same office before countersigned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad.
*Overseas Promoters agreements*
License of overseas promoters are required to be attested by Protector of Emigration and photo copy is also required to be attested by the same.
License of manufacture, invoice, certificate of origin etc. should be attested or issued by concerned Chamber of Commerce on the letter head of the Company/business firm.
*Commercial documents*
Commercial documents related to Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan *(SECP)* and Registrar of Firms are attested in original and the photocopies are required to be attested by the issuing authorities.
*Job work experience documents*
Experiences of Companies and firms involved in assignments across Pakistan are not attested until unless they are attested by the government agencies to which the enterprise is registered.
License of bar council
Attestation of Membership/License of Bar Council needs attestation by the President of Bar Council.
*ISO certificates*
ISO Certifications are attested only if attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*Audit reports of private companies*
Audit Reports (of private companies/firms) are attested only if countersigned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). Alternatively, an affidavit must be provided by the concerned Auditor.
*Status certificates of private companies*
Company Status Certificates (of private companies/firms) must be issued by the Company/Firm Registrar and countersigned by concerned Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI).
*Exporter registry forms*
Exporter Registry Forms (of exporters) must be issued by the concerned Company/Firm on its Letter Pad and countersigned by concerned Chamber of Commerce & Industry *(CCI)* .
*Certificates of origin*
Certificates of Origin (of exporters) must be issued and countersigned by concerned Chamber of Commerce & Industry *(CCI)* .
*Free sale certificates*
Free Sale Certificates (of exporters) must be issued and countersigned by concerned Chamber of Commerce & Industry *(CCI)* .
*Commercial invoices*
Commercial Invoice (of private Companies/firms) must be issued on the concerned company’s Letter Pad and countersigned by concerned Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI).
*Packing lists*
Packing List (of exporters) must be issued on the concerned company’s Letter Pad and countersigned by concerned Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI).
*Annual tax returns*
Annual Tax Return (of private companies/firms) must be issued by concerned Regional Tax Office *(RTO)* of Federal Board of revenue *(FBR)* with by name seal/signature of the attesting officer.
*Private firms’ membership certificates*
Membership Certificate must be issued by relevant Chamber/Association in Pakistan and countersigned/verified by relevant Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).
*Price lists*
Price List must be issued by Exporter/Consignor in Pakistan and countersigned/verified by relevant Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).
*Appointment of representative documents*
Appointment of Representative must be issued by Exporter/Consignor in Pakistan and countersigned/verified by relevant Chamber of Commerce and Industry *(CCI)* .
*CE marking certificates*
CE Certificates must be issued by Notified Body/Accredited Certification Body in the country of origin, and attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*Certificates of compliance*
*CNC* (Certificate of Conformity in Compliance) must be issued by Notified Body/Accredited Certification Body in the country of origin, and attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*Certificates of assessment*
Certificate of Assessment must be issued by Notified Body/Accredited Certification Body in the country of origin, and attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*CE Declaration certificates*
CE Declaration must be issued by Notified Body/Accredited Certification Body in the country of origin, and attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*QS Certificates*
QS Certificate must be issued by Notified Body/Accredited Certification Body in the country of origin, and attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*Certificates of FDA*
Certificate of FDA must be issued by Notified Body/Accredited Certification Body in the country of origin, and attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*Certificates of CFA*
Certificate of *CFA* must be issued by Notified Body/Accredited Certification Body in the country of origin, and attested/verified by Pakistan’s Mission in the country of origin or the Embassy of the country of origin in Islamabad.
*Insurance certificates*
Insurance Certificate must be issued by certified insurance Company in Pakistan and countersigned/verified by the relevant Association. Copy of Registration Certificates is mandatory.
*Catalogue of products*
Catalogue of Products must be issued by the Exporter/Consignor and countersigned/verified by the relevant Association.
*Health certificates of animal products*
Certificate of Health of Animal products for exports is attested if issued by Ministry of National Food Security & Research
*Note* : For all commercial and trade related documents, Company Registration Certificate *(SECP/Registrar of the Firm)* and Company *NTN* Certificate from FBR are required in addition to other documents, where necessary, as mentioned against each.
*Experience Certificates*
*Normal experience certificates*
Experience Certificates are attested if issued on Letter Pad of concerned Institute/Department with by name seal/signature of the Head of Human Resource *(HR)* .
*Non-technical experience certificates*
Experience certificates (Beautician, Cooking/Chef, Bus Hostess/ Stewart) are required to be attested from Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation *(PTDC)* .
*Technical experience certificates*
Experience certificates (Electrician/Technician, Workshop/Mechanic) are required to be attested from National Vocational and Technical Training Center *(NAVTTC)* / National Training Bureau *(NTB)* .
*Teaching experience certificates*
Experience certificates *(Teaching)* are required to be attested from District Education Officer/ Director Schools & Colleges or Registrar of University concerned.
*Aeronautical certificates*
Experience certificate (Pilot, Air hostess / Stewart) are required to be attested from Civil Aviation Authority *(CAA)* .
*Outside Pakistan issued certificates*
Any experience certificate issued outside Pakistan along with Birth Certificate/Death Certificate/Nikah Nama, Divorce Certificate etc. are required to be attested from the Embassy/High Commission of Pakistan that Country.
*Accountant experience certificates*
Experience certificate of Accountant etc. is required to be attested from *ACCA* Pakistan.
*Engineering certificates*
Engineering Diplomas, certificates, experience certificates are required to be attested from Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad.
*Medical certificates*
Experience certificates of Rescue (E.M.T, Pre-hospital treatment, emergency preparedness etc.) and other relevant documents should be attested by both District and Provincial emergency services.
*Athletics certificates*
Experience certificates related to sports, coaching etc. should be attested from Pakistan Sports Board or its regional offices.
*Power of Attorney from Abroad (Incoming)*
Power of Attorney from abroad is required to be attested by Pakistan Embassy/Consulate in that country. After obtaining the confirmation of its genuineness from the concerned Embassy/ Consulate, the Ministry will attest it. For this purpose, attorney appointed in Pakistan is required to come in person with original Computerized National Identity Card *(CNIC)* .
*Note*
The validity of Power of Attorneys is 120 days from the date of attestation of Pakistan's Missions abroad and re-attestation/verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad or its Camp offices in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta.
*Power of Attorney for Abroad (Outgoing)*
Power of Attorney for abroad regarding sale purchase of property collection of dues etc. is required to be attested by local District Registrar and the executant(s) is required to come in person with original identity card and passport size picture. In case of death case, the succession certificate/Guardian Certificate issued by Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate, is essential for attestation of Power of Attorney.
*Note*
All Powers of Attorneys meant for abroad are required to be prepared on stamp paper along with passport size photographs of the Executant(s).
*Land property transfer letters*
Land Property transfer letters will be attested only if accompanied by Power of Attorney or authority letter. Letters coming from abroad must be routed through concerned Pakistan’s Mission.
*Documents from Abroad*
Other documents i.e. Educational certificates, Experience Certificates, Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Life Certificate, Marriage Certificate and other Bank related documents (application for opening of dormant account) etc. issued from different authorities in abroad are required to be attested by Pakistan Embassy/Consulate in that country.
In case of Educational documents their equivalence issued from concerned departments i.e. Inter board Committee of Chairman *(IBCC)* and Higher Education Commission *(HEC)* are also attested.
*Affidavits*
Only three types of affidavits are attested by the Ministry i.e.
*Family re-union* ,
*Financial support*
*Un-married status* (by parents, incase parents are deceased then by close blood relatives)
Any other Affidavit up to the satisfaction of the attesting officer can also be attested.
The above-mentioned affidavits are required to be made on stamp papers. Attestation of a Magistrate is compulsory and the signatory is required to come in person.
Affidavit(s) regarding no Government service, low pension and salary in favor of scholarship are required to be either attested by Federal Board of Revenue *(FBR)* or their certificate is mandatory.
*Employment Contract/Agreement (in case of foreigner employee* )
Employment Contract/Agreement (in case of foreigner employee) must be prepared on Stamp paper in the form of lawful contract and duly attested by Magistrate 1st Class. Prerequisites are; Valid Visa (of foreigner) and Note Verbale from concerned Embassy. Both the Employer and Employee must come in person for thumb impression before the attesting officer.
*Charity documents of INGO’s/NGO's*
Charity documents of INGO’s/NGO’s are attested if countersigned by the relevant registration authority i.e. Economic Affairs Division, Ministry of Interior etc. before its attestation by *MOFA* . Copy of Registration Certificates as well as *NOC* issued by both Ministry of Interior and *MOFA* are also required.
*Halal Certificates & Slaughter Certificates*
Halal Certificates and Slaughter Certificates are attested if issued/signed by Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) or any other National/Provincial Halal Authority and countersigned by Ministry of Science & Technology. The certificate of accreditation issued by *PNAC* is also required.
*Miscellaneous Documents*
Documents issued by Defense Organizations are required to be attested by designated officer of the Ministry of Defense.
*Arms import certificates*
Certificates regarding import of no-prohibited arms of yester years are required to be referred to Ministry of Commerce for verification their genuineness before their attestation by the Ministry.
*Valid attestation language*
This Ministry will only attest the documents in Urdu/English. Translations are required to have English in one column on the same page along with the language required i.e. Arabic, French, German, Italian etc.
Attestation of the documents of permanent nature i.e. birth certificate, nikkah nama, educational certificates, death certificates and all the documents issued by *NADRA* will always remain valid.
*Camp offices attested documents*
Documents attested by our Camp Offices in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta are treated at par with those attested by the Ministry. Specimen stamps and signatures of all authorized officials in Camp Offices are routinely provided to all Pakistan Missions abroad as well as to all Diplomatic Missions in Pakistan. Accordingly, these attestations have authenticity as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad and are not required to be re-attested.
Documents issued by NADRA are required to be directly attested from this office.
*FBR documents*
Documents issued by FBR will be sent to the respective offices for verification before their subsequent attestation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad and its Camp Offices. Only online *FBR* Tax Payer Certificate will be attested on the same day, provided it is either directly submitted by the applicant or his/her blood relative.
*Missing passport FIRs*
FIR relating to loss of passport will only be attested after the original verification by the concerned police station.
*Criminal FIRs*
Criminal Judgments/FIRs are attested if signed/stamped by concerned District Police Officer *(DPO)* and routed through Ministry of Interior.
*Photocopies of Pakistani passports*
Photocopies of Pakistani passport will only be attested after verification by the concerned Passport Office.
*Illiteracy certificates*
Illiteracy certificate can be attested after attestation by *NADRA* or issuance of such certificate by *NADRA* .
*Non Attestable Documents*
Political/Criminal Disputes
Domicile
Photographs
Invitation letters
Visa Notes
Papers of Registry and sale/purchase of land etc.
Applications of all kinds
