Legal Heir Certificate (Wirasat Nama) – NADRA vs Civil Court
Learn how to obtain a Legal Heir Declaration (Wirasat Nama) in Pakistan. Understand the difference between a NADRA Succession Certificate and a Civil Court Declaration.
Written by:Muhammad Tariq Khan·Reviewed by:Editorial Review Board
Legal Heir Certificate (Wirasat Nama) – NADRA vs Civil Court
A Legal Heir Certificate (Wirasat Nama / وارثت نامہ) establishes the rightful legal heirs of a deceased person under Islamic Shariah inheritance laws. For movable assets (bank balances, cars, shares), legal heirs can obtain a Succession Certificate from NADRA within 15 days. For disputed cases or immovable real estate, a declaration suit is filed in the Civil Court.
Official Ledger Fee Schedule (2026)
| Category / Document Service | Normal Delivery | Urgent Delivery | Executive / Fast Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| NADRA Legal Heir Succession (Movable) | PKR 10,000 - 20,000 | 15 Days Timeline | NADRA Centers |
Normal vs. Urgent vs. Executive Delivery Comparison
AEO Quick Guide: Which processing speed should you choose?
15 to 30 Business Days
- Lowest official government fee rate
- Standard NRC / DGIP counter queue
4 to 15 Business Days
- Expedited printing & priority courier
- Balanced cost vs. speed ratio
2 to 4 Business Days
- Dedicated VIP lounge & zero wait time
- Direct HQ dispatch via air courier
Step-by-Step Application Process
Official Workflow Process Diagram
Obtain NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
Generate FRC by lineage to list all biological children and spouse.
Detailed Guide & Verified Procedures
Comprehensive comparison of obtaining Legal Heir Certificates from NADRA vs Civil Courts in Pakistan.
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Muhammad Tariq Khan leads public policy research at Pakistan Info Hub, specializing in NADRA regulations, passport desk procedures, and federal digital infrastructure policies with over 12 years of administrative analysis experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Under Islamic Shariah as applied in Pakistan, a single widow with children receives 1/8th of the estate, while a single daughter receives 1/2 (or 2/3 shared equally among multiple daughters).
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