SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE & LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION

Processing Fee:

• There is a fee of Rs. 20,000 payable if the asset or property has a value greater than Rs. 100,000.
• A fee of Rs. 10,000 is payable for assets and properties whose estimated value is less than Rs. 100,000.

Fee for duplicate certificates:

• The fee for a duplicate certificate is Rs. 5000.

In Pakistan, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is the authority to issue Succession Certificates. NADRA is a government agency tasked with maintaining national databases, including those related to identity cards, immigration and nationality, and vehicle registration.

The Succession Certificate is a document that allows you to transfer your property rights when you die. It establishes your heirs’ right to inherit your assets after you die and helps them avoid disputes over who gets what.

If you have questions about succession certificates in Pakistan or how they work, contact us today!

Succession Certificate is issued by NADRA in Pakistan

A Succession Certificate is a document that confirms the transfer of an asset or property from one person to another. It can be used to prove you are the rightful owner of a property. This can help you access credit, obtain mortgages, and obtain transfer deeds for your property.

In Pakistan, a succession certificate is issued by NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority). The certificate is used to document the transfer of assets from one person to another.

NADRA issues these certificates upon request, but they are not required to make any changes in the property rights. The documents are issued only if there has been a change in ownership or a change in legal ownership, such as having a will.

A succession certificate is a document issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan to verify the legitimacy of an inheritance.

In order to apply for a Succession Certificate, you need to provide the following:

-Name of the deceased and their date of birth

-Details of the applicant, including their name, address, and names of their parents

-Photograph (2 copies) of all applicants 

-Copy of ID card and CNIC

If you are the spouse or legal heir of a deceased person, you may apply for a Succession Certificate from NADRA. This certificate certifies that you are the legal heir of the deceased.

You can apply for a Succession Certificate if:

1. You have been married to the deceased person
2. You were legally adopted by the deceased person
3. Your deceased child has no legal heirs and you are his or her parent.

You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a NADRA Succession Certificate.

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is the authority that issues succession certificates in Pakistan. Here’s what you need to know about getting one:

1. Make sure that you have all of the required documentation for your application. You will need proof of death, such as a death certificate or statement from a hospital or physician confirming death; identification documents for the deceased; and a copy of your own identification documents.

2. Visit your nearest NADRA office with all of these documents and submit them there in person if possible (or by mail if not). 

For the purpose of providing a speedy, efficient, and transparent process for the issuance of letters of administration and succession certificates, the Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Act, 2021 was enacted. In order to claim the property of a deceased person as heirs, letters of administration/certificates of succession are issued. In 2021, the Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Act has been implemented, which allows NADRA to issue Succession Certificates instead of the Civil Courts.

The NADRA may designate any of its existing offices as a ‘Succession Facilitation Unit’, at any location it deems appropriate. An application may be made either by a legal heir, with authority from all other legal heirs of the deceased person, in the prescribed manner before NADRA within whose jurisdiction the deceased ordinarily resided at the time of his death or within whose jurisdiction any property or assets of the deceased are located. NADRA should process such an application as soon as it receives it following the FRC (Family Registration Certificate). It should be accompanied by the following documents:

1)The death certificate of the deceased;

2) A list of the legal heirs, as well as copies of the CNICs (National Identity Cards);

3) Authorization if all legal heirs jointly apply; and

4) Details of the property to be covered by the Letter of administration/Succession certificate.

The public must be notified through a publication through a web portal or one English-language daily national newspaper and one Urdu-language daily national newspaper.

The Authority will verify all legal heirs’ biometric information if there is no objection within fourteen days of publication of the notice. A letter of administration or a certificate of succession is issued in favor of all legal heirs along with their respective shares.