SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE /LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION BY NADRA
https://succession.nadra.gov.pk/
Required Documents
The following documents should be appended along with the application:
- Death Certificate of the Deceased
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- List of the legal heirs and copies of their Identity cards
- Details of immoveable and moveable property in respect of which the Succession Certificate or Letter of Administration is applied
- Affidavit attested by the Oath Commissioner which must mention the following:
- Details of moveable and immoveable properties
- Details of Legal heirs and their shares as certified to be provided in the personal law of such legal heirs
- Any other document deemed appropriate by the Authority
Procedure for applying the succession certificate/letter of administration is as following:
- Step: 1
Application Initiation:The applicant will provide his/her National Identity number, deceased persons death certificate and National Identity number. - Step: 2
Legal Heirs and Assets Details:The applicant will provide the relevant details of legal heirs , and information pertaining to the moveable and immovable assets of the deceased. - Step: 3
Verification and Consent of Legal Heirs:All legal heirs mentioned by the applicant will visit NADRA’s Registration Center for Biometric Verification and details provided by applicant will be verified. - Step: 4
Advertisement in Newspaper:NADRA will publish the notice for public at large for seeking any objections on the particular applications. - Step: 5
Printing and Delivery of Certificate:If there is no objection from any individual or entity after 14 days of publication of the notice, the succession Certificate/letter of administration will be printed and given to the applicant.
Initial Processing Fees:
- If value of the asset/property is more than Rs. 100,000/- then fee payable is Rs. 20,000/-
- If value of the asset/property is less than Rs. 100,000/- then fee payable is Rs. 10,000/-
Duplicate Certificate Fees:
- Application fee for Duplicate certificate is Rs. 5000/-
Frequently Asked Questions
Succession Certificate |
Letter of Administration |
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| Question | Reply | Question | Reply |
| What is succession Certificate | Succession Certificate is issued in favour of legal heirs of a deceased person for possession of his/her movable assets. | What is Letter of Administration | Letter of Administration establishes legal heirs ownership to immovable asset/property of the deceased. |
| Who can apply for Succession Certificate by NADRA | Any one of the legal heirs can apply for Succession Certificate from NADRA after completing the documentation | Who can apply for Letter of Administration by NADRA | Any one of the legal heirs can apply for Letter of Administration from NADRA after completing the documentation. |
| Who is eligible to apply for Succession Certificate from NADRA | Following are the basic conditions for eligibility for Succession Certificate:
o o Deceased property/asset should be located in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) o Deceased Death Certificate issued by ICT o At least one CNIC address of the deceased should be from ICT or any other document proving deceased as proprietor of any movable property in ICT |
Who is eligible to apply for Letter of Administration from NADRA | Following are the basic conditions for eligibility for Letter of Administration: • Deceased property/asset should be located in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) • Deceased Death Certificate issued by ICT • At least one CNIC address of the deceased should be from ICT or any other document proving deceased as proprietor of any immovable property in ICT |
| What are the documents required for | Following documents are required to initiate the case for issuance of Succession Certificate: i. Applicant’s CNIC ii. Deceased CNIC cancelation Certificate issued by NADRA iii. Family Registration Certificate (FRC) issued by NADRA iv. List of legal heirs and copies of their CNICs copies v. Affidavit as per format showing details of assets and legal heirs duly endorsed by oath Commissioner as per their personal law. vi. Property/Assets Documents vii. Any other document deemed appropriate by the Authority. |
What are the documents required for | Following documents are required to initiate the case for issuance of Letter of Administration: i. Applicant’s CNIC ii. Deceased CNIC cancelation Certificate issued by NADRA iii. Family Registration Certificate (FRC) issued by NADRA iv. List of legal heirs and copies of their CNICs copies v. Affidavit as per format showing details of assets and legal heirs duly endorsed by oath Commissioner as per their personal law. vi. Property/Assets Documents vii. Any other document deemed appropriate by the Authority. |
| How long it will take to obtain Succession Certificate | The estimated time for getting Succession Certificate after fulfilling all legal/codal formalities is 14 working days (if no objection from public at large is reported). | How long it will take to obtain Letter of Administration | The estimated time for getting Letter of Administration after fulfilling all legal/codal formalities is 14 working days (if no objection from public at large is reported). |
| Can this document be verified. | Yes, it can be verified online after payment of Rs. 50/- at identity.nadra.gov.pk | Can this document be verified. | Yes, it can be verified online after payment of Rs. 50/- at identity.nadra.gov.pk |
| How can ne object to an advertisement for issuance of Succession Certificate. | Anyone can object to an advertisement published in writing by visiting the notified office of the Authority i.e. NADRA Blue Area Mega Center Islamabad, by appearing in person or through any person authorized through special power of attorney within 14 days of publication of the notice. | How can ne object to an advertisement for issuance of Letter of Administration? | Anyone can object to an advertisement published in writing by visiting the notified office of the Authority i.e. NADRA Blue Area Mega Center Islamabad, by appearing in person or through any person authorized through special power of attorney within 14 days of publication of notice. |