ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made it easier to apply for succession certificates by allowing citizens to submit applications from any part of the country, regardless of where the inherited property is located.
According to a NADRA spokesperson, all 186 Succession Facilitation Centres across Pakistan can now receive applications from every province. These centres are located in Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Legal heirs can now verify their biometrics at any NADRA centre nationwide. This verification can also be done through the Pak-ID mobile app, where the feature is already available.
Previously, applicants had to submit succession certificate requests in the province where the property was located. NADRA headquarters has now issued formal instructions to all centres regarding the new procedure
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In addition to this service, NADRA also issues the Family Registration Certificate (FRC), an important document that provides complete details of family members. The FRC is often required when applying for other official documents and services.
There are three categories for acquiring the FRC: birth, marriage, and adoption. The birth-based FRC includes parents and siblings; the marriage-based version reflects information about the spouse and children; while the adoption category confirms legal guardianship of an adopted individual.
Only individuals with a valid NADRA-issued 13-digit CNIC or B-Form number are eligible to be included in the FRC.
The certificate can be obtained by visiting any NADRA Registration Center or through the online Pak-Identity portal. Overseas Pakistanis can request it via Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad. The current official fee for the Family Registration Certificate is Rs1,000 as of August 2025.
