The domicile certificate is the Pakistani citizen’s official document for proof that the person is a resident of a specific area and city. It was put in place in 1951 for the registration of Pakistani citizens.
A domicile certificate in Pakistan is usually required to get admission to universities or get a government sector job. Thus, Pakistani citizens need to submit their domicile to avail of education or govt job.
In every province of Pakistan, the procedure for applying for a domicile certificate differs slightly. In this article, you will find about “how to apply for a domicile in Pakistan,”, particularly in Punjab(Islamabad), Sindh(Karachi), and KPK(Peshawar).
How to apply for a domicile Certificate in Islamabad
The public resident in Punjab, having a residency period of one year or above, is eligible to apply for applying domicile certificate. In Punjab, every city has Domicile Certificate offices. In Islamabad, the following procedure is carried out for applying domicile certificate.
Required Documents
The applicants aged under 21 years are required to submit the following documents.
- 2 Photographs (Passport size)
- 1 CNIC or B-Form copy of the applicant
- One of the Parents (Father or mother) CNIC copy
- 1 copy of the parent’s domicile certificate, including the applicant’s name
- 1 copy of matric certificate
The applicant having age above 21 years is required to submit the following documents.
- 2 Photographs (Passport size)
- Occupation/trade proof document
- 1 CNIC or B-Form copy of the applicant
- One of the Parents (Father/ mother or husband) CNIC copy
- Last month’s original utility bill of either electricity, gas, or telephone
- Proof of residency in the city, for example allotment letter
- NOC of the applicant from the native district if he/she has the dual address on CNIC.
- If the applicant is married, then a marriage registration certificate is also required
- 1 copy of matric certificate
- One copy of B-form, if the applicant has children.
Procedure and complete guide
Below is the complete procedure and guide for applying domicile certificate in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Step 1:
First, applicants must submit the fee deposit challan of PKR. 200 in the National Bank of Pakistan or State Bank of Pakistan.
Step 2:
Next, the applicant must submit the required documents and fee challan receipt to the citizen facilitation center.
Step 3:
When the applicant submits the required documents, a token no. is issued. When the applicant’s turn is called, he/she must visit the data entry counter. Here the applicant’s personal is entered available on the submitting documents.
Step 4:
Submit the processing fee of PKR. Five hundred at the counter and a receipt are given to the applicant. The receipt also includes the expected date of your domicile certificate completion.
Step 5:
The applicant can collect the domicile certificate on the date mentioned on the receipt.
Contact details and office timing
Address: “ICT administration complex G-11/4, Islamabad.”
Phone No. “0519108194”
Timing: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for Monday to Thursday. For Friday. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Total domicile certificate fee: PKR. 700
How to apply for a domicile Certificate in Lahore (Punjab)
The Pakistani citizens, who want to obtain a Lahore Domicile certificate, need to visit the provisional e-Khidmat Markaz located in Lahore.
Required documents
Following documents are required for applying domicile certificate in Lahore.
- The applicant signed and filled out p1 and p forms
- Affidavit certified by the oath commissioner with PKR. 50 stamp
- 2 photographs (Passport size) having a white background
- Copy of attested CNIC. Or if the applicant is below 18 years, then 1 copy of the b-form is required.
- Bank receipt
- Copy of father CNIC. If married, then the husband’s CNIC copy is required. If the applicant has children, their children’s registration certificate is needed.
- Ownership document of property or earning
- Original last month’s bill of electricity, phone, or gas
- Copy of attested academic documents till now
- Residency certificates such as rental agreement
- Registration of vote in the union council in the vote list.
Process
The following process is followed for applying Lahore domicile certificate.
Step 1:
The applicant should first submit the challan to the national bank of Pakistan at the nearest e-Khidmat Markaz branch. It has a fee of PKR. 200.
Step 2:
Next is to get the domicile application form from the e-Khidmat Markaz or the official government website. Fill out the form properly and review it to check for any mistakes.
Step 3:
Link all your documents and domicile application forms. Submit your forms in the e-Khidmat Markaz. After submitting the form, they will issue you a receipt no.
Step 4:
The receipt contains the delivery date of your domicile certificate. The no. on the receipt is also used for the Domicile certificate tracking. You can track your domicile by entering the no on the 2-Khidmat Markaz website. Applicants can also track their domicile application by sending messages on 9100. All details will be messaged to the applicant.
Step 5:
The applicant can receive the domicile certificate on the date mentioned on the receipt from the e-Khidmat Markaz office.
How to apply for a domicile Certificate in Sindh (Karachi)
In Karachi, there is various deputy office for a domicile in the respective district. So, the applicant can visit the nearest DC office to apply for applying domicile certificate in Sindh.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following required documents to apply for a domicile certificate in Karachi.
- 5 applicant photographs (passport size)
- Original CNIC and 1 copy attested copy of it. If the applicant is under 18 years, then submit the attested copy of the B-Form.
- Attested copies of the educational document till the current year
- Children aged under 21 years need to submit the attested CNIC copy of their parents(mother or father).
- If the applicant is an employee, then 1 attested copy of their service.
- Married applicants have to submit the spouse’s CNIC copy. Also, copy their children’s registration certificate (B-form) if the applicant has children.
Process and complete guide
Here is the complete guide to obtaining a Karachi base domicile certificate.
Step 1:
Submit the Challan fee of PKR. 200 in any nearest DC office National Bank branch.
Step 2:
The applicant has to paste 1 PKR. Stamp on all required documents.
Step 3:
The next step is to obtain the Domicile application form from the deputy commissioner’s office. After filling out the form, get is attested by the Oath commissioner.
Step 4:
After completing the above steps, submit all the documents and forms to the DC office. After submission, a receipt is issued to the client. Keep it safe with you.
Step 5:
Applicants can receive their domicile certificate from the DC office on the mentioned date at the receipt.
Address and other details
There are a total of five DC offices in Karachi. So, the applicant can visit their nearest one. Their addresses are as follows.
- Main Quaidabad, Malir Karachi.
- ST 1/3, sector 41-B, Korangi No. 2-1/2, Karachi
- 40club road, civil lines, Karachi
- Manghopir Road, Karachi
- Gulshan Iqbal, opposite Mashriq Center, Karachi
Total Fee and delivery:
The applicant in Karachi needs to pay only PKR. 200 to apply for applying domicile certificate. It may take 15 working days for delivery.
End note
In this article, all the details regarding applying for a domicile in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi are mentioned in detail. In case of any query, applicants can contact the nearest domicile certificate offices for more convenience.
