Document Checklists
Complete document requirements for every legal case type — based on Pakistani law
Divorce / Talaq
Documents required for divorce proceedings in Pakistan
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Identity Documents3 items
Original CNIC
Computerized National Identity Card of both parties
RequiredOriginal needed
CNIC Copies (x4)
Photocopies of both husband and wife CNIC
Required
Passport (if applicable)
For overseas Pakistanis or if parties have passport
OptionalOriginal needed
Marriage Documents3 items
Original Nikah Nama
Original marriage certificate issued by Union Council
RequiredOriginal needed
Nikah Nama Copy (x4)
Attested photocopies of marriage certificate
Required
Marriage Registration Certificate
If registered with Union Council separately
OptionalOriginal needed
Legal Documents4 items
Talaq Notice (Section 7)
Written notice of divorce sent to Union Council Chairman
RequiredOriginal needed
Arbitration Council Certificate
Certificate after 90-day reconciliation period
RequiredOriginal needed
Court Application
Petition filed in Family Court
Required
Vakalatnama
Power of attorney for your lawyer
RequiredOriginal needed
Children Documents (if applicable)3 items
Children CNIC/B-Form
Identity documents of all children
OptionalOriginal needed
Children Birth Certificates
Original birth certificates from NADRA
OptionalOriginal needed
School Records
If custody dispute involves school-age children
Optional