Document Attestation from Ministry of Foreign Affair (MOFA)

 Educational Documents for MOFA Attestation:

To initiate the attestation process, educational documents issued by various educational boards or universities in Pakistan must follow specific procedures. For secondary and higher secondary education, documents such as Matriculation and Intermediate certificates require prior attestation from the **Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC)**, with the appropriate countersignatures. **University degrees** are subject to prior verification and attestation by the **Higher Education Commission (HEC)**. Diplomas related to technical or vocational training need to be attested by the relevant technical board or institution. Additionally, **ACCA certificates** should be attested by the **British Council**, and **ICAP** or **ICAMP** result cards and certificates require attestation from their respective officers. **Certificates from Madaris** (religious schools) must be verified by **Wafaq-ul-Madaris**.

For certificates issued by universities, **Bonafide Certificates** require attestation by the university registrar or deputy registrar. Similarly, **Bonafide Certificates** from schools and colleges need to be attested by the **District Education Officer (DEO)**. If the certificate is for a regular student, the applicant must provide their university ID card or a copy of the certificate. Engineering-related degrees, diplomas, and experience certificates should be attested by the **Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)**. **School leaving certificates** issued by both government and private schools must be attested by the **DEO** or **Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA)**.

 Commercial Documents for MOFA Attestation:

Commercial documents, such as trade agreements or contracts, require signatures from company executives and countersignatures by the **Chamber of Commerce & Industry**. Legal documents like **Power of Attorney** need to be executed on stamp paper, with the executants required to appear in person for attestation. If the document pertains to **IATA/Hajj-Umrah agreements**, it must be attested by the **Department of Tourist Services** from its regional or main offices. Similarly, documents related to **Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)** or **Registrar of Firms** need to be attested by the respective issuing authorities, with photocopies also requiring attestation.

Certificates and Other Documents:

**Death Certificates** issued by **NADRA** or hospitals must be signed by the **Medical Superintendent** (MS) or **Deputy Medical Superintendent** (DMS) of a government hospital. In case the certificate is issued by a **Union Council**, it must be attested by a Magistrate. **Experience certificates** also follow a specific procedure based on the profession. For example, experience certificates for beauticians, chefs, or bus hostesses must be attested by the **Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)**, while those for electricians, technicians, or mechanics need attestation from **NAVTTC**. For teaching experience, the **District Education Officer** handles attestation. Experience certificates for professionals like **pilots** or **air hostesses** are attested by the **Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)**.

For documents issued outside Pakistan, such as **Birth Certificates**, **Divorce Certificates**, and **Nikah Nama**, they must be attested by the **Pakistani Embassy** or **High Commission** in the respective country. **Divorce Certificates** should be issued by the **Chairman of the Arbitration Council** and attested by a Magistrate. Similarly, **Unmarried Certificates** must be attested by the **Secretary of the concerned Union Council**.

MOFA ATTESTATION is done for following documents:

1. EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS
2. MARRIAGE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
3. COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS
4. FAMILY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
5. DEATH CERTIFICATE
6. EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATES
7. DIVORCE CERTIFICATES/UNMARRIED CERTIFICATE
8. DRIVING LICENSE ATTESTATION
9. POLICE CHARACTER CERTIFICATES
10. BIRTH CERTIFICATES
11. BANK PAPERS
12. MEDICAL DOCUMENTS