Complete Guide to Obtaining a Succession Certificate in Pakistan (NADRA & Civil Court Procedures)

To obtain a Succession Certificate in Pakistan, one can apply either:

1. Through NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) – for moveable assets (bank accounts, shares, vehicles, etc.).
2. Through the Civil Court – especially for immoveable property (land, house) or in case NADRA refuses or is unavailable in your area.

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✅ 1. PROCEDURE TO GET SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE FROM NADRA:

Applicable Law: NADRA Succession Certificate Act, 2021

✔ Eligibility:

• Legal heirs of a deceased Pakistani national
• Deceased must have passed away in Pakistan
• Death Certificate is available

✔ Required Documents:

1. CNIC of deceased
2. Death certificate
3. CNICs of all legal heirs
4. Family registration certificate (FRC)
5. Heirship details (NADRA verification)
6. Details of the moveable assets (bank accounts, vehicles, shares, etc.)

✔ Step-by-Step Process:

1. Visit NADRA Succession Facilitation Unit (SFU) – set up in selected cities.
2. Submit Application – Provide deceased’s details, heirship info, and asset details.
3. Biometric Verification – All legal heirs must appear for biometric verification.
4. Public Notice – NADRA publishes a public notice in newspapers.
5. Objection Window – If no objections are received within 14 days, NADRA issues the certificate.

📝 Time Frame:

15–20 working days (if no objection is raised)

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✅ 2. PROCEDURE TO GET SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE FROM CIVIL COURT:

Applicable Law: Succession Act, 1925

✔ Jurisdiction:

File before the District Judge in the civil court where the deceased ordinarily resided or where property is situated.

✔ Required Documents:

1. CNIC & Death Certificate of deceased
2. CNICs of legal heirs
3. Details of assets (bank, property, shares, vehicles)
4. Relationship proof (FRC or other)
5. Affidavit of legal heirs
6. No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from other heirs

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🧾 SAMPLE FORMAT OF APPLICATION FOR SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT JUDGE, ISLAMABAD

Succession Application No. ____ of 20__

In the matter of:
Application under Section 372 of the Succession Act, 1925

Applicant:
Asadullah Hashmi
Son of [Father’s Name], CNIC No. [____]
Resident of [Full Address]
Through Counsel: Asad & Basim Advocates & Legal Consultants

VERSUS

Legal Heirs / General Public

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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED AS UNDER:

1. That the deceased Mr./Mrs. [Name of deceased], S/o, D/o, W/o [], CNIC No. [], resident of [address], passed away on [Date] at [Place], leaving behind the following legal heirs:

Sr. No.	Name of Heir	Relationship	CNIC No.	Age
1	[Name]	Son	[__________]	35
2	[Name]	Daughter	[__________]	30
…	…	…	…	…

2. That the deceased left behind the following moveable/immovable assets:
   • [Bank account details]
   • [Property address]
   • [Vehicle details]
   • [Shares/stocks if any]
3. That the deceased did not execute any will and died intestate.
4. That the applicant is one of the legal heirs and desires to obtain a Succession Certificate for the purpose of receiving/transferring the above assets.
5. That all legal heirs have no objection to the issuance of the Succession Certificate in favour of the applicant.
6. That no similar application has been filed before any other court or authority.

PRAYER:

It is therefore respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to grant a Succession Certificate in favour of the applicant for the above-mentioned assets of the deceased.

Any other relief which this Hon’ble Court deems just and proper may also be granted.

Islamabad
Date: __________
Filed by:
Asadullah Hashmi
Advocate High Court
Lex & Juris Barristers & Legal Consultants
0332-7516974-03320074848

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📎 ANNEXURES:

1. Copy of CNICs of deceased and heirs
2. Death Certificate
3. Heirship/Family Certificate (FRC from NADRA)
4. Asset documents
5. Affidavit of applicant
6. NOCs from other heirs
7. Power of attorney if through counsel

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🔔 Additional Notes:

• If heirs do not appear, court may issue notices or summon them.
• Court may appoint a local commission for verification.
• After verifying all documents and publication in newspapers (as public notice), the court grants the certificate.