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Comprehensive Guide to Vital Certificates in Pakistan: Birth, Marriage & Death (2025)

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Comprehensive Guide to Vital Certificates in Pakistan: Birth, Marriage & Death (2025)

(Updated 18 August 2025 | Covers NADRA, Union Council & Provincial Online Systems)

Document Comparison & Legal Significance

| Certificate | Key Uses | Issuing Authority | Validity | |-------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------| | Birth | School admission, CNIC, passport, inheritance | Union Council + NADRA | Lifetime | | Marriage | Visa applications, spouse benefits, inheritance | Union Council (Nikah Nama) + NADRA | Lifetime | | Death | Inheritance, bank account closure, insurance claims | Hospital + Union Council + NADRA | Lifetime |

1. Birth Certificate Application

Requirements

  • Child: B-Form/CRC (if available), hospital birth slip
  • Parents: CNICs, marriage certificate, Family Registration Certificate (FRC) [6][11]
  • Biometrics:
    • Under 3 years: No biometrics
    • 3–10 years: Photo + iris scan
    • Over 10 years: Full fingerprints [11]

Online Process

  1. Download Form: Get provincial birth form (e.g., Punjab Form) [7].
  2. Upload via Pak ID App: Scan documents → Submit for Union Council verification [6][10].
  3. Pay Fee: ₨ 200 (Pakistan), ₨ 1,000 (overseas), ₨ 2,000 (foreigners) [10].
  4. Collect: From Union Council or via courier (7–10 days).

Critical Note: NADRA does not issue birth certificates online—only verifies them post-registration [4].

2. Marriage Certificate (Nikah Nama) Registration

Requirements

  • Bride & groom CNICs
  • Witnesses' CNICs (2+ people)
  • Union Council marriage form [7]
  • Attested Nikah Nama from mosque/marriage hall

Online Process

  1. Provincial Portal: e.g., Punjab Marriage Registration → Upload Nikah Nama + CNICs [7].
  2. NADRA Update: Log in to Pak Identity → Add spouse details under "Family Tree" [3].
  3. Pay Fee: ₨ 500–₨ 2,000 (varies by province).
  4. Collect: Digitally signed Nikah Nama from Union Council.

Deadline: Register within 60 days of marriage to avoid ₨ 100/day penalty [7].

3. Death Certificate Application

Requirements

  • Hospital death report
  • Deceased’s CNIC copy
  • Applicant’s CNIC + proof of relationship
  • Affidavit (if hospital report unavailable) [2][12]

Online Process

  1. Portal Access:
    • NADRA: Vital Registration Portal
    • Provincial: e.g., Punjab Death Certificate [2].
  2. Upload Documents: Scan death report + CNICs.
  3. Pay Fee: ₨ 50–₨ 1,000 (based on urgency) [2].
  4. Track: SMS <application_id> to 9966.

Provincial Variations

| Province | Birth Form | Marriage Form | Death Form | |------------|-------------|---------------|-------------| | Punjab | [Download] | [Download] | [Download] | | Sindh | N/A | [Download] | N/A | | KPK | [Download] | [Download] | [Download] | | Islamabad | [Download] | N/A | [Download] | Source: [7]

Processing Times & Fees

| Certificate | Normal | Urgent | Overseas Fee | |-------------|--------------------|------------------|--------------| | Birth | 7–10 days (₨ 200) | 3 days (₨ 500) | ₨ 1,000 | | Marriage | 14 days (₨ 500) | 3 days (₨ 1,500) | ₨ 2,000 | | Death | 7 days (₨ 50) | 24 hrs (₨ 1,000) | ₨ 1,500 |

Critical Warnings

  • Birth Certificate Fraud: Verify Union Council stamps via NADRA’s SMS service [11].
  • Unregistered Marriages: Non-registration invalidates inheritance claims [7].
  • Death Certificate Scams: Only use .gov.pk portals—avoid agents charging "speed money" [2].

Pro Tips for 2025

  • Overseas Applicants: Use Pak Identity for all certificates—consulates only assist with biometrics [3][5].
  • Missing Documents: For deaths outside hospitals, submit affidavits signed by a magistrate [12].
  • Track Applications:
    • SMS <CNIC> to 7000 for birth/marriage certificates.
    • Use NADRA’s Portal for real-time updates [1].

One-Screen Cheat Sheet

  1. Birth: Download provincial form → Submit via Pak ID app → Pay fee → Collect from Union Council
  2. Marriage: Upload Nikah Nama to provincial portal → Update NADRA family tree → Pay fee
  3. Death: Scan hospital report + CNIC → Apply via NADRA portal → Track via SMS

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