Pakistan Apostille Services

When U.S. Documents Are Needed in Pakistan

Pakistan applied the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. Pakistan deposited its instrument of accession on 8 July 2022 and the Convention entered into force for Pakistan on 9 March 2023, after which Pakistani authorities accept apostilled foreign public documents from Contracting Parties.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the competent authority for apostilles on Pakistani documents, operating at MOFA Headquarters in Islamabad and Liaison Offices in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Gujrat, with QR verification at apostille.mofa.gov.pk. For U.S. originated documents going to Pakistan, the apostille must be issued in the United States by the competent state office or, for federal records, via the federal pathway before presentation in Pakistan.

U.S. documents play a key role in many processes in Pakistan. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and single-status affidavits are commonly needed for residency applications, family law matters, and marriage registration.

Academic credentials, such as diplomas, transcripts, and professional licenses, are often required for university admissions or employment purposes. Businesses rely on corporate records, including articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, and contracts, for company registration, banking, or trade-related transactions. Apostille Corp guides clients through the process to get an apostille for Pakistan to help these documents gain recognition and acceptance without further certification steps.

Get an Apostille for Pakistan

At Apostille Corp, we manage New York documents through the NYS Department of State and applies the same standard nationwide, arranging notarization where needed, sequencing any county or court certifications, and adding certified translations on request. Federal items such as FBI background checks or IRS letters in defined use cases are routed through the U.S. Office of Authentications under the federal apostille track.

Each file is aligned to the issuing authority so the apostille certifies the signer’s capacity and seal in the proper jurisdiction, consistent with U.S. guidance for apostille requirements. Clear direction on originals versus certified copies and state versus federal pathways helps avoid intake delays at Pakistani ministries, banks, universities, and courts.

Comprehensive document coverage for Pakistan:

• Birth certificates
• Death certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce decrees
• Single-status affidavits
• Diplomas and academic transcripts
• School records
• Corporate and business records, such as articles of incorporation and partnership agreements
• Contracts and agreements, including agency and licensing contracts
• Notarial documents, including affidavits and acknowledgments
• Powers of attorney and general authorizations
• Passport copies
• FBI background checks
• Social security letters and name-change documents

Why Choose Apostille Corp?

We handle every step of the process, from reviewing your documents to completing the apostille. Our team coordinates notarizations and manages certified translations for Urdu and English paperwork destined for Pakistan. Our approach draws on extensive experience with New York procedures and applies consistently across all 50 states.

We maintain clear and consistent communication to keep your filings on track, so your plans in Pakistan move forward smoothly without administrative delays. With the Hague Convention in effect and MOFA serving as the designated competent authority, the process is straightforward when handled correctly from the outset.

We apostille and legalize U.S. documents only. Any documents issued outside the United States must be processed in their country of origin or through that country’s competent authority.

If you have any inquiries about getting an apostille for Pakistan, feel free to contact us today.