Non Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC)

Certificates of Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC): Pakistan’s Safeguard for International Recognition

Introduction: Why NABC Certification is Important in 2025

In a globally connected world, documentation defines identity, credibility, and opportunity, but what do you do if your birth certificate is absent or never existed? This is where the Certification of Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) comes into play.

For many residents of Pakistan, particularly when applying for immigration, higher education, employment, or family visas abroad, the NABC attestation will establish proof of their personal identity. Regardless of whether you are in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, or elsewhere, attestation ensures your NABC will be recognized in a legal event by embassies, ministries, or institutions internationally.

What Is Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC)?

The Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) is a legal document issued by (local) authorities to verify that there is no record of a birth in their records. This is a substitute for a missing or unregistered birth certificate.

In other words, the NABC verifies that a birth was never properly recorded, usually for reasons like a birth in a rural area, time to obtain the birth certificate, or the way that records were kept in the past. The NABC becomes a requirement for anyone applying for attestation for a foreign document, visa, or citizenship when the original birth certificate is not available.

NABC Attestation for Pakistan

In Pakistan, the NABC attestation process is a multi-authoritarian process to ensure authenticity and legality on a world-wide basis. The attestation verifies that the NABC has been issued by the local authority and has been authenticated by the proper government departments.

Typically, the NABC attestation process is following the steps outlined below:

1. Issuance of NABC

The proper Non-Availability of Birth Certificate should be gotten from the local Union Council, or Municipal Office.

2. Verification through Home Department

The record must be authenticated and verified first by the Home Department of your Province (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, or Baluchistan).

3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation

Once confirmed, the NABC is attested by MOFA Pakistan to establish its authenticity for international usage.

4. Embassy Attestation

Lastly, for usage in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, or other country, the relevant embassy will attest the document for verification.

This structure of multiple attestation will ensure while the NABC is valid throughout the World – from the United Arab Emirates to Europe and North America.

NABC Attestation for Death Certificate and Related Cases

In some cases, the NABC becomes a necessity during death certificate attestation or legal proceedings for succession.

Should an individual not possess a birth certificate, then the NABC will serve as an alternative document verifying identification details for legal proceedings. This becomes extremely critical when families apply for:

• Attestation of their death certificate for foreign claims
• Inheritance or property transfer
• Insurance settlements and pensions outside
• Immigration or family sponsorship purposes

Basically, the attestation of an NABC, in the death certificate case, verifies that literally the birth record does not exist, however, the individual did exist and there is a verification of identity details from local authorities, and when attested has standing as a document throughout the world.

Why Use Professional NABC Attestation Services?

Having your NABC attested can be a challenging, long, and risky process if it is not done correctly. Professional attestation services streamline the attestation process by dealing with the entire process, including preparing your documents, verifying your documents, and submitting the documents to an embassy. When you engage an approved attestation agency, such as UAE Embassy Attestation Service, you can expect:

• All-inclusive services to assist you with NABC attestation in Pakistan;
• Fast processing through embassy services;
• Collection and delivery services of your documents;
• Assurance of authenticity and transparency;
• Advice and guidance for complicated issues, such as attesting NABC associated with death certificate.

When experts process your documents, they are handled efficiently and are accepted with no delays or concerns by foreign authorities.

Advantages of NABC Attestation (2025 Update)

In 2025, NABC attestation is becoming increasingly relevant with more restrictive standards for international documentation. Here are the reasons why it’s necessary:

• Legal verification outside of the US. An attestation will ensure your unregistered birth is legally recognized by embassies and immigration offices.
• Eligibility for visas and immigration. It is a necessary document for family visas, PR, or dependent processing.
• Validation for schooling and employment purposes. Attestation of your NABC is a requirement for confirming your identity with foreign institutions.
• Proof of identity or relationship to deceased relatives. Attestation of your NABC allows legal heirs to process documentation associated with the deceased.
• International validity. Attestation of your NABC is valid for all of the major countries (UAE, USA, UK, Canada, Australia etc.).

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