The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued guidelines for overseas Pakistanis seeking biometric verification for obtaining a Succession Certificate, advising them to use the Pak ID mobile application.
According to a statement issued by NADRA, Pakistani citizens living abroad who require biometric verification for a Succession Certificate can complete the process through the Pak ID app. The authority has also advised applicants to visit its official website and use the available chatbot for detailed guidance on the application process, biometric verification and other requirements.
By answering a series of questions through the chatbot, applicants can determine the procedure applicable to their individual circumstances. According to NADRA, after a person’s death, their assets cannot be transferred to legal heirs until the heirs have been officially identified.
For this purpose, two types of legal documents are issued, depending on the nature of the deceased person’s assets. An Inheritance Certificate, commonly known as a Succession Certificate, is issued for movable assets, including cash, bank accounts, lockers, prize bonds and savings certificates.
A Letter of Administration, on the other hand, is issued for immovable property, including houses, shops and land. NADRA can issue these documents without court proceedings if there is no dispute among the legal heirs and none of them is a minor.
