Duplicate Marriage Certificate NADRA

If you’ve lost your duplicate marriage certificate NADRA or never got one in the first place, don’t stress. It happens to a lot of people. In Pakistan, this certificate is essential for legal, visa, and property matters. Here’s how to apply for a duplicate without any drama.

Why You Might Need a Duplicate Marriage Certificate NADRA

Whether you misplaced it, it's damaged, or you need it for an embassy, a duplicate marriage certificate NADRA is your legal proof of marriage. Especially if you're applying for a spouse visa or updating your CNIC, this document is a must.

Documents Needed for Duplicate Marriage Certificate NADRA

Carry the following documents with you before going to the office:

• Urdu Nikah Nama (photocopy is okay)
• CNIC or NICOP of the wife and husband
• Old certificate copies (in case you have one)
• Tracking ID/CRMS number (optional but helpful)
• Affidavit (in the case of losing original documents only)
• Evidence of address (certain Union Councils may require this)
• In the case of overseas Pakistanis a foreign marriage certificate (attested by embassy) and translated documents where necessary.

Where to Go for the Duplicate Marriage Certificate NADRA

Here’s the thing—NADRA itself doesn’t issue the certificate. Your local authority does using NADRA’s system.

• Union Council (for most areas)
• Cantonment Board Office (if you're in a cantonment)
• TMA office (for towns)
• Arbitration Council Islamabad (for Islamabad)

Go to the same office where your marriage was originally registered.

Step-by-Step Guide to Get Your Duplicate Certificate

1. Go to the concerned issuing authority (Union Council/TMA/Cantonment).
2. Fill out the MRC application form.
3. Upload all the necessary documentation.
4. Submit payment of fee (between PKR 500 to PKR 2,000).
5. Take 3 -10 working days (depends on office).
6. Get a copy of the duplicate marriage certificate NADRA and check if there are some errors.

What If You’re Overseas?

If you’re living abroad, you can hire a legal service in Pakistan to handle this for you. They’ll need scanned documents and can send the certificate to you once it’s ready.

Getting a duplicate marriage certificate NADRA isn’t rocket science. You just need to gather your papers, go to the right place, and follow the process. Keep your documents safe next time—but if things go wrong, at least now you know what to do.