Personal Document Attestation
Personal Document Attestation
Personal documents from Pakistan follow a distinct attestation path from educational documents. Birth certificates, marriage certificates (Nikah Nama), divorce decrees, death certificates, police clearance certificates, and other civil documents must be authenticated by the relevant issuing authority before proceeding to Pakistan MOFA and the UAE Embassy.
The specific starting point depends on the document type. A Nikah Nama requires authentication from the local Union Council, while a birth certificate needs verification from NADRA or the relevant municipal authority. Police clearance certificates must be verified by the issuing police department. GreenAttest knows the exact pathway for every document type and manages each step.
This service is essential for professionals sponsoring family members in the UAE, individuals processing spouse or dependent visas, and anyone who needs their personal civil documents recognized by UAE authorities.
Documents Required
- Original personal document (birth certificate, Nikah Nama, police clearance, etc.)
- CNIC copy of the document holder
- Passport copy
- NADRA family registration certificate (for birth and marriage documents)
- Authorization letter for representative processing
Special Requirements
- • Marriage certificates from religious courts (Sharia courts) must be registered with the civil authorities before attestation.
- • Birth certificates issued by hospitals must be backed by a NADRA-issued B-Form or computerized birth certificate for MOFA acceptance.
How It Works
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1Submit your personal documents to GreenAttest for pathway identification.
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2We arrange authentication from the relevant local authority (Union Council, NADRA, police department).
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3Authenticated documents are submitted to Pakistan MOFA in Islamabad.
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4MOFA-attested documents proceed to the UAE Embassy for embassy-level stamping.
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5Final UAE MOFA attestation is completed upon document arrival in the UAE.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If your Nikah Nama was issued more than 10 years ago, verify with the Union Council that their records still match before starting attestation. Record-keeping practices vary, and discrepancies at this stage are easier to resolve early.
- For police clearance certificates, apply for the most recent version. UAE authorities typically require police clearance issued within the past 6 months.
- Bundle all personal documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearance) together for simultaneous processing. They converge at the MOFA stage anyway, and parallel processing saves significant time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Nikah Nama must be registered with the local Union Council and bear the UC stamp before it can enter the attestation chain. If your Nikah Nama is unregistered, GreenAttest can assist with the registration process before proceeding with attestation.
The police clearance certificate must first be verified by the issuing police department (typically the DIG office of the relevant district). After police verification, it proceeds through Pakistan MOFA and the UAE Embassy chain. GreenAttest handles the entire process.
Yes. GreenAttest handles the entire process through our Pakistan office. We can collect documents from your family, manage all government submissions, and deliver the attested documents to your UAE address.
Name or date discrepancies between your birth certificate and passport must be resolved before attestation. GreenAttest can guide you through the correction process with NADRA or the relevant municipal authority.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 250
- Country
- Pakistan
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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