Domicile CertificateDomicile Certificate Issuance and Attestation
A domicile certificate proves your permanent residence in a specific Pakistani district. We handle the district filing and return the certificate to your door.
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What a domicile certificate is used for
A domicile certificate is the document that proves you are a permanent resident of a specific district in Pakistan. Citizens need it for government job applications, university quota admissions, and some provincial scholarship programs.
The certificate is issued by the deputy commissioner office of your district. The filing needs your CNIC, proof of address (typically a utility bill or property document), and an application form. The district office verifies the address and your permanent residence status before issuing.
Some immigration and visa files also ask for a domicile certificate, especially if you need to prove long term residence in Pakistan. For overseas use, the certificate then needs MOFA attestation and the embassy stamp.
We handle the district filing on your behalf. The timeline depends on the district office, but most certificates are issued within 5 to 7 working days.
When you need a domicile
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Turnaround
Standard: 5-7 business days
Express options available
Where it is used
Pickup and delivery
Collection and return by courier in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Peshawar.
How we file at the district office
We collect your CNIC and proof of address, file the domicile application at your district office, and deliver the certificate to your door.
We collect your documents
A rider picks up your CNIC, proof of address, and the application form from your address.
Filed at the deputy commissioner office
We submit the domicile application at your district office and pay the government fee.
District verification
The office verifies your permanent residence against the address on file.
Certificate delivered
The domicile certificate is dispatched to your address with tracked delivery.
Papers we collect from you
Have these documents ready before you order. Missing papers usually add time.
Request a QuoteCNIC copy
Proof of address (utility bill or property document)
Educational certificates (for some applications)
Two photographs
Application form
Check the latest recorded stage of your order.
Original degrees and certificates can be hard to replace. The order record shows collection, authority submission, completion, and return, with a note if another paper is requested.
WhatsApp updates when the stage changes
We send a message after a recorded submission or completion, so you do not need to call for the same update.
We send you scans before we ship
Before we hand your attested documents back to the courier, we upload high-resolution scans so you know the job is done.
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What customers told us
Feedback from applicants who used us for their domicile certificate.
"I needed a Punjab domicile for a government job. Attestdone collected my CNIC, birth certificate, and affidavit from my home in Model Town and got the domicile from the DC office in five days. Done and dusted."
Yasir Bandey
Lahore
"An Islamabad domicile turned out simpler than I feared. They collected my documents from my office in F-8 and had it from the ICT administration in three days. I used it for my CSS application right after."
Shazia Karim
Islamabad
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Documents often needed with a domicile
Government job files usually also need a PCC. Immigration files may need MOFA attestation afterwards.
MOFA Attestation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the second stamp on any Pakistani document heading overseas. After the issuing body confirms the document (HEC for degrees, IBCC for school certificates, NADRA for personal documents), MOFA adds its own stamp that confirms the prior verification. MOFA runs two routes. The traditional attestation feeds into the embassy step for non-Hague countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. The apostille route is a single stamp valid in all Hague Convention member states, including the UK, Germany, Australia, Turkey, and others. Pakistan acceded to the Hague Convention, and the apostille route entered into force on 9 January 2024. MOFA operates from offices in Islamabad and Lahore. The Islamabad office handles the bulk of the volume. We file on your behalf at whichever office is faster for your case. Processing takes 2 to 3 working days for personal and educational documents, and 3 to 5 working days for legal and commercial documents. Express service can finish in about a day for eligible files.
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
A Police Clearance Certificate Pakistan applicants use for immigration is the independent proof of a clean record that almost every route demands. Canada, the UK, Australia, and the Gulf all ask for it. The main work is local police verification at your own district, which is where most delays sit. The police check their records, confirm your address history, and issue the certificate through the district office. Once issued, MOFA attests the certificate and the destination embassy stamps it for overseas use. Because each country wants its own attested copy, a multi country file means separate certificates run through each embassy. We handle the district police filing on your behalf, then route the issued certificate through MOFA and the embassy. You provide your CNIC, passport copy, and address history. The timeline depends mostly on how fast your district police office responds.
Domicile Certificate from any city
We handle the NADRA filing and return the certificate to your door. Choose your city for local pickup details.
📍 Islamabad
Free PickupIslamabad sits at the centre of Pakistan attestation network.
✓ NADRA and MOFA processing in the same city for the fastest turnaround
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Can I drop documents at your Islamabad office?
We operate on pickup and delivery, so you do not need to visit an office. A rider collects papers from your address.
Is Islamabad faster for embassy attestation?
Documents filed in Islamabad often move quickly because HEC, MOFA, and the embassies are in the same city.
Do I need to provide my original passport or just photocopies?
Most embassies require the original passport for identity matching. We also keep a photocopy for our records.
📍 Lahore
Free PickupLahore has one of the highest volumes of attestation requests in Pakistan, driven by students and professionals heading abroad.
📦 Certificate filed at NADRA and MOFA via overnight courier
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Do you cover all areas of Lahore?
Yes. We collect documents from all major areas of Lahore and nearby towns.
How long does collection take in Lahore?
We usually arrange same-day or next-day pickup depending on your location.
Can I submit sealed transcripts for WES verification from Lahore?
Yes. We collect sealed transcripts from your university and forward them to the correct verification channel.
📍 Karachi
Free PickupKarachi is Pakistan largest city and sends a steady flow of documents to Gulf and Western countries.
📦 Certificate filed at NADRA and MOFA via overnight courier
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Do you collect from all Karachi neighbourhoods?
Yes. We cover Clifton, DHA, Gulshan, Korangi, Nazimabad, and other areas.
Is the pickup time longer in Karachi?
Pickup is usually same-day or next-day. The overall processing time depends on HEC, MOFA, or embassy schedules.
Can bad weather delay documents travelling from Karachi to Islamabad?
Road or air transport can sometimes be delayed by weather. We use reliable courier services and keep you updated.
📍 Rawalpindi
Free PickupRawalpindi sits next to Islamabad, making it easy to move documents between the twin cities.
✓ NADRA and MOFA processing in the same city for the fastest turnaround
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Can Rawalpindi documents be filed the same day?
Collection can be arranged the same day, and documents arrive in Islamabad quickly because of the short distance.
Do you cover Westridge and Chaklala?
Yes. We collect from all Rawalpindi areas including Westridge, Chaklala, and Satellite Town.
Can you collect from military cantonment areas in Rawalpindi?
Yes, but you may need to arrange entry clearance for the rider. We will guide you during booking.
📍 Peshawar
IntercityPeshawar sends a large share of professionals to Gulf countries.
📦 Certificate filed at NADRA and MOFA via overnight courier
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Do you collect from outside Peshawar city?
Yes. We collect from surrounding districts as well, though pickup charges may vary by distance.
How are documents transported to Islamabad?
Documents travel by secure courier to our Islamabad desk for filing.
Should I include destination country forms with my documents?
Yes. If the embassy or employer has given you any forms, include them so we can file everything together.
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