Seek Guide on Divorce Certificate Pakistan (2025) By Lawyer

A Divorce Certificate is an official legal document issued to confirm the dissolution of a marriage.

Divorce Certificate is an official legal document issued to confirm the dissolution of a marriage. It serves as proof of divorce and is required for:
✔ Remarriage (in Pakistan or abroad)
✔ Legal proceedings (custody, inheritance)
✔ Visa & immigration purposes
✔ Updating marital status in NADRA records

Types of Divorce Certificates in Pakistan

  1. NADRA Divorce Certificate(Computerized)
  2. Union Council Divorce Certificate(Manual)
  3. Court-Issued Divorce Decree(For contested cases)

NADRA Divorce Certificate Procedure

To obtain a computerized Divorce Certificate from NADRA:

Requirements:

  • Original CNICs of both spouses
  • Divorce deed (Talaq Nama/Khula Decree)
  • Court order (if applicable)
  • Witness details (if required)

Process:

  1. Visit the nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC)
  2. Submit the required documents
  3. Biometric verification
  4. Pay the fee (approx. PKR 15,000-20,000)
  5. Receive certificate within 7-10 working days

Note: NADRA only issues certificates for registered divorces.

Divorce Certificate from Union Council

For traditional divorce registration:

  1. Submit Documents:
    • Divorce deed (signed by husband/wife and witnesses)
    • CNIC copies of both parties
    • Marriage certificate (Nikah Nama)
  2. Verification Process:
    • Union Council verifies the divorce details
    • May require appearance of both parties
  3. Issuance:
    • Certificate issued within 15-30 days
    • Fee: PKR 1000-2000

How to Register a Divorce in Pakistan?

For Talaq (Husband-Initiated Divorce):

  1. Husband issues Talaq noticeto Union Council
  2. Council notifies wife
  3. 90-day reconciliation period(under Muslim Family Laws)
  4. Certificate issued after completion

For Khula (Wife-Initiated Divorce):

  1. File petition in Family Court
  2. Court issues decree after hearing
  3. Register decree with Union Council/NADRA

Key Points about Pakistani Divorce Certificate

  • Validity:Recognized nationally and internationally
  • Processing Time:1-4 weeks depending on method
  • Legal Importance:Essential for all post-divorce formalities

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✔ Handle contested divorce cases
✔ Facilitate NADRA record updates

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