A 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
- NADRA Divorce Certificate(Computerized)
- Union Council Divorce Certificate(Manual)
- 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:
- Visit the nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC)
- Submit the required documents
- Biometric verification
- Pay the fee (approx. PKR 15,000-20,000)
- Receive certificate within 7-10 working days
Note: NADRA only issues certificates for registered divorces.
Divorce Certificate from Union Council
For traditional divorce registration:
- Submit Documents:
- Divorce deed (signed by husband/wife and witnesses)
- CNIC copies of both parties
- Marriage certificate (Nikah Nama)
- Verification Process:
- Union Council verifies the divorce details
- May require appearance of both parties
- Issuance:
- Certificate issued within 15-30 days
- Fee: PKR 1000-2000
How to Register a Divorce in Pakistan?
For Talaq (Husband-Initiated Divorce):
- Husband issues Talaq noticeto Union Council
- Council notifies wife
- 90-day reconciliation period(under Muslim Family Laws)
- Certificate issued after completion
For Khula (Wife-Initiated Divorce):
- File petition in Family Court
- Court issues decree after hearing
- 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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