NIKAHNAMA REGISTRATION IN PAKISTAN
Advocate Jamila provides Nikahnama registration services in Pakistan.
After completing your Nikah, the next step is the registration of the Nikahnama through an authorized Nikah Registrar.
Nikahnama registration is of two types:
- Manual Nikahnama registration.
- Computerized Nikahnama registration through an authorized Nikah Khawan in Lahore.
The manual Nikahnama is recorded in official registers, whereas the computerized Nikahnama is registered through the NADRA system.
The Nikahnama is registered after fulfilling the registration requirements and obtaining the signatures of both the bride and the groom.
We can also help you recover a lost Nikahnama and obtain a computerized Nikahnama from Lahore, Pakistan.
Nikahnama fees include the official registration fee along with our professional service charges.
If you need advice regarding your Nikahnama, you can contact us.
We properly complete the blank Nikahnama forms before submitting them for registration.
If you need a Nikahnama correction, you can also contact us.
A Nikahnama certificate in Pakistan includes both the manual Nikahnama and the computerized NADRA Nikahnama registration.
Our charges include the applicable NADRA registration fee along with our professional service charges.
The Nikahnama witnesses also sign the Nikahnama documents before registration.
If you do not have witnesses, you can still contact us for guidance regarding your Nikahnama.
The Nikahnama is available in Urdu, while its format is also available in English.
If you only have an Urdu Nikahnama, you can have it translated into English.
You can verify a computerized Nikahnama through the relevant NADRA office or the Union Council that issued it.
A Nikahnama is a legal and public document that is open for inspection, except for the documents issued through a court marriage in Pakistan.
Currently, you cannot check a Nikahnama online. For verification, you have to visit the relevant NADRA office or the Union Council mentioned on the Nikahnama.
Couples who have obtained divorce in Pakistan will require a divorce certificate to register their marriage in the country.
CAN ANYONE DO NIKAHNAMA REGISTRATION IN PAKISTAN?
No! Only licensed registrars can register a Nikahnama in Pakistan. A copy of the registrar’s license is attached to the Nikahnama for registration. Neither the bride nor the groom can register the Nikahnama themselves.
WHAT IS NIKAHNAMA IN PAKISTAN?
A Nikahnama is a marriage certificate and the sole legal proof that a man and a woman are married. The government of Pakistan, as well as foreign governments, does not recognize a couple as legally married unless they have a valid Nikahnama issued in Pakistan.
CAN WE HAVE NIKAHNAMA ATTESTATION?
Yes! A Nikahnama is not considered a fully valid marriage certificate until the concerned authority attests it. The certificate must bear the official seals of both the Nikah Registrar and the Union Council.
Nikahnama attestation in Pakistan is essential to validate the document. Without attestation, the certificate is not considered valid.
Additionally, you may require further attestations to meet the requirements of other countries or government departments. For example:
- If you want to use your Nikahnama abroad after an online marriage in Pakistan, you will need attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Some countries also require attestation from their embassy or consulate. For example, if you are applying for a spouse visa for the UAE or Saudi Arabia, you may need Nikahnama attestation from the UAE Embassy in Pakistan or the relevant embassy.
IS NIKAHNAMA ADVICE FREE?
Yes! We provide Nikahnama-related advice free of charge. However, we only charge for the services we provide. You can contact us for any guidance you need.
WHAT IF THE NIKAHNAMA ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM OUR CURRENT ADDRESS?
The address mentioned on the Nikahnama is only a formality. If the address on the Nikahnama is different from your current residential address, it does not create any legal issue.
The law does not require you to get married only at the place where you permanently live. For example, if you live in Lahore, you can legally get married in Karachi. In that case, your temporary address may be Karachi instead of Lahore.
IS NIKAHNAMA A LEGAL DOCUMENT?
Yes! A Nikahnama is a legal as well as a public document. Anyone who has a copy of your Nikahnama can verify it. A Nikahnama issued after a proxy marriage in Pakistan is also a legal document.
IS A BLANK NIKAHNAMA FORM AVAILABLE?
Many people search for blank Nikahnama forms online. However, Nikahnama forms in Pakistan are official government documents issued only to licensed Nikah Khawans.
These forms:
- Are issued in limited numbers.
- Contain unique serial numbers.
- Must be accounted for at the end of every month.
Therefore, no one can provide you with a blank Nikahnama form unless it is officially issued against your ID card.
If you need a Nikahnama form, you can visit our office and have it issued on your ID card after paying the applicable fee.
CAN WE CHECK NIKAHNAMA ONLINE?
No! You cannot check a Nikahnama online. You must visit the NADRA office or the concerned Union Council to verify it.
WHAT IS THE COMPUTERIZED NIKAHNAMA FEE?
The government fee for a computerized Nikahnama registration in Pakistan is nominal. However, we charge service fees to provide the computerized Nikahnama on an urgent basis.
CAN WE HAVE A NIKAHNAMA CORRECTION?
Yes! You can request a Nikahnama correction, depending on the type of correction required.
The correction process requires:
- An application.
- An affidavit explaining the required correction.
The Secretary reviews the application. If the Secretary is satisfied that the grievance is genuine, the correction will be approved.
You can contact us if you need any correction to your Nikahnama or NADRA marriage certificate.
WHO WILL GUIDE US ABOUT NIKAHNAMA DETAILS?
Before getting married, you can ask the Nikah Khawan about the details of the Nikahnama, as they are legally bound to explain them.
If you have any specific questions, you can email us, and we will guide you accordingly.
CAN WE GET NIKAHNAMA IN ENGLISH?
The official Nikahnama issued in Pakistan is in Urdu, not English. However, many people require an English version, especially when they intend to use the document abroad.
In such cases, you have two options:
- After attestation, we can have the Urdu Nikahnama officially translated into English.
- We can prepare the Nikahnama in English from the beginning. In that case, you will not need a separate translation.
The English Nikahnama format is a true translation of the original Urdu Nikahnama, just like the NADRA divorce certificate issued in Pakistan.
CAN I RECOVER MY LOST NIKAHNAMA?
Yes! We can help you recover your lost Nikahnama.
- If your computerized Nikahnama is lost, it can usually be recovered if you have its tracking number.
- If your manual Nikahnama is lost, recovery can be difficult unless you have a copy of it.
However, you can contact us for assistance, especially if you have lost a computerized Nikahnama in Lahore.
CAN NIKAHNAMA NADRA REGISTRATION BE CHECKED?
Yes! NADRA registration of a Nikahnama can be checked because the computerized certificate contains a tracking number that can be verified through the NADRA office.
WHAT ARE THE NIKAHNAMA REQUIREMENTS?
The Nikahnama registration in Pakistan must:
- Be completed according to the law.
- Be registered in accordance with the laws of Pakistan.
Lawyers in Lahore, Pakistan, are familiar with the legal requirements and can guide you throughout the process.
WHERE ARE THE NIKAHNAMA SIGNATURES REQUIRED?
The signatures of both the bride and the groom are mandatory. No Nikahnama can be registered without the signatures of:
- The bride
- The groom
- The witnesses
The bride and groom must sign beneath Column No. 25.
ARE NIKAHNAMA WITNESSES MANDATORY?
Yes! Witnesses are mandatory, and no Nikahnama can be registered without their signatures.
The witnesses are required to sign beneath Column No. 25.
