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Time Business News
3 days ago
- General
- Time Business News
Unmarried Certificate Pakistan With Quick Attestation
An Unmarried Certificate (also known as a Single Status Certificate or Celibacy Certificate) is an official document issued in Pakistan to verify that an individual is not married. This certificate is often required for legal, immigration, or matrimonial purposes, both within Pakistan and abroad. The Unmarried Certificate is a legal declaration confirming that a person has never been married or is currently single. It is commonly needed for: Marriage registration (especially for foreign nationals) (especially for foreign nationals) Visa applications (spouse visa, work visa, etc.) (spouse visa, work visa, etc.) Immigration processes (such as for the USA, UK, Canada, or UAE) (such as for the USA, UK, Canada, or UAE) Employment abroad (some countries require marital status proof) (some countries require marital status proof) Court cases or legal matters The certificate can be obtained from: Union Council / Local Municipal Office (Most common) (Most common) NADRA (National Database & Registration Authority) (National Database & Registration Authority) Notary Public / Magistrate (Affidavit-based certificate) (Affidavit-based certificate) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (For attestation if needed internationally) CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or B-Form (for minors) Passport-sized photographs Affidavit (declaration of single status on stamp paper) Family Registration Certificate (FRC) from NADRA (if required) Witnesses (in some cases) Visit the Local Union Council or NADRA Office Submit the required documents Pay the applicable fee (varies by location) Verification by authorities (may take a few days) Collect the certificate If the certificate is needed abroad, it must be: Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Pakistan Further attested by the respective country's embassy Typically valid for 6 months to 1 year (depending on the issuing authority) (depending on the issuing authority) Expired certificates must be renewed for legal use Prevents fraudulent marriages (especially in international cases) (especially in international cases) Ensures legal compliance for visa and immigration for visa and immigration Serves as proof of single status in court or employment Obtaining an Unmarried Certificate in Pakistan is a straightforward process if you have the correct documents. Whether for marriage, visa, or legal purposes, this certificate is essential for verifying single status. Always check with the concerned embassy or institution for specific requirements before applying. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
NADRA keeps the deceased alive in its records
Long after families have fulfilled the last rites of their deceased loved ones, many remain alive in NADRA's official records thanks to delays in the cancellation of their national identity cards, which create unnecessary inconveniences for the surviving kin. One such citizen was Majid Hussain, who was facing difficulties selling his late father's property. "When I tried selling the shops registered under my father's name, a person claimed that the shops were mortgaged for a loan of Rs5 million. He even presented forged documents. Despite a case filed in court, the issue remains unresolved since my father's ID card was not cancelled in NADRA's records," lamented Hussain. Similarly, Nabeela Kausar faced issues updating her surname on her CNIC since her father's death was not registered with NADRA. "I visited the NADRA office to replace my father's name with my husband's name but was asked to provide my parents' original CNICs. When I informed them of my parents' death, the officials instructed me to cancel their CNICs before updating my record," claimed Kausar. According to the National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), despite the registration of over 100 million deaths in the provincial civil registration and management system, the identity cards of these individuals have not been cancelled in NADRA's records, instigating a host of legal and administrative problems for the kin of the deceased. Conversely, the failure to cancel the deceased individuals' CNICs has led to irregularities in various welfare programs as well. In the Punjab Government's Ramadan Nigahban Program, hundreds of cheques worth Rs10,000 were issued in the name of individuals who had passed away, depriving many families from receiving aid. Legal experts believe that the failure to cancel a deceased person's identity card can create a host of problems for their heirs. While this can prevent many legal heirs from obtaining property, it can also enable forgery, allowing unauthorized individuals to seize properties or withdraw money from bank accounts. Furthermore, if a government employee's identity card is not canceled, their pension and other benefits can be obtained illegally. In addition, there is a risk of electoral irregularities due to the inclusion of deceased persons in the voter list in the records of the Election Commission. Senior lawyer Altamash Saeed informed this correspondent that NADRA's records were linked to various government databases. "If a person's death is not registered, it can create complications in immigration and other legal matters. Hence, NADRA should empower local union councils to directly update birth, death, marriage, and divorce records in NADRA's database. This would help citizens avoid unnecessary difficulties," opined Saeed. Reportedly, NADRA has introduced an SMS notification system to involve citizens in the posthumous process, informing close relatives of deceased individuals to visit NADRA registration centers to cancel their identity cards. A public awareness campaign is also underway, utilizing social media, print, and electronic media to disseminate this information. Under new regulations, the parents, spouse, children, siblings, or other close relatives listed in the deceased's family record can cancel the ID card. The required documents include the original ID card or its number, a computerized death certificate issued by the Union Council, Cantonment Board, or Tehsil Municipal Office, and a burial certificate. "Canceling an identity card is free of charge, and the cancellation certificate is issued within seven days. To prevent misuse, the original identity card is destroyed at the NADRA registration center. Authorities urge citizens to take timely action to prevent potential forgery and ensure the accuracy of government records," claimed officials from NADRA.
