Marriage Registration in Pakistan is mandatory in case of marriages solemnized abroad. The purpose of registration is to provide proof of marriage to the couple as well as for them to easily get it attested from the NADRA office when required.

The marriage certificate is proof of marriage for the couple to use in case of any legal proceedings or dealings with the government agencies and private institutions where they may have to prove their marital status.

Documents Required for NADRA Marriage Certificate in Pakistan:

You will need to submit the following documents for NADRA Marriage Certificate in Pakistan:

• National identity card of husband (NICOP/CNIC)

• National identity card of the wife (NICOP/CNIC)

• National identity card of the bride (NICOP/CNIC)

• National identity card of the groom(NICOP/CNIC)

Copy of NICOP/CNIC of Husband

You will need a copy of NICOP/CNIC of your husband. This card is issued by NADRA and is a mandatory document for all Pakistani Citizens. It’s proof of identity, address, citizenship, and age.

NICOP can be obtained online or at NADRA Centers throughout Pakistan, including Rawalpindi Cantt and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). You can also call their helpline (+92 300-8808888) in case you need any assistance in obtaining this document from them.

Copy of NICOP/CNIC of Wife

• National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is an official document issued to Pakistani citizens residing outside of Pakistan.

• This national identity card is issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

• Every NICOP has a unique number, which can be used as proof of your identity in case you lose your original passport or any other travel document.

• A person with a NICOP can use it as valid ID proof for traveling abroad and also for other legal purposes like opening bank accounts, buying properties, etc., as this is one of the most important documents in NADRA’s database along with Computerized National Identity Cards (CNIC), driving licenses and passports.

Copy of Marriage Contract (Nikahnama)

The marriage contract, known as the Nikahnama, is a legal document. This contract must be signed by:

• The groom (husband)

• The bride (wife)

• A witness for each signatory to the contract (e.g., two witnesses for each couple)

• The signing of this document is also witnessed by a qazi or Nikah Khawan, who is responsible for performing/officiating weddings according to Muslim law

Attested photocopies of Passport and Visa of the couple who went abroad for marriage purposes.

• Attested photocopies of Passport and Visa of the couple who went abroad for marriage purposes.

This is a very important document in case you have married someone abroad and want to obtain a NADRA certificate for that marriage.

Children’s Birth Certificates (if any)

If a child is born after the date of marriage, then the birth certificate is not required. However, if a child is born before the date of marriage and your application for NADRA CNIC has been rejected by NADRA on reasons such as age proof discrepancy or other reasons, then you will have to produce the required documents for adding your children’s details in CNIC.

The following documents need to be produced:

• Birth certificate from hospital/hospital authority (for all children)

• Relationship proof document with parents (for all children)

The Pakistani government is trying its best to provide facilities to its citizens as well as Non-Resident Pakistani.

The Pakistani government is trying its best to provide facilities to its citizens as well as Non-Resident Pakistani.

NADRA Marriage Certificate is a document that is issued by the Government of Pakistan to the citizens of Pakistan who got married abroad.

The NADRA Marriage Certificate is a legal document that is used for the purpose of identification.

You can get your NADRA Marriage Certificate from your local Nadra office and then submit it at any other official place, such as government offices, banks, schools, and colleges, etc.

Conclusion

Whether you are applying for a new NADRA marriage certificate in Pakistan or trying to renew an old one, we hope the information above has been helpful. The NADRA registration process can be tedious, but it is important that you complete all the steps to make sure your application goes through smoothly.