Elimination of Attestation Requirement by Pakistan Embassies Abroad Allowing Local Notarization Under Hague Convention
Reform ID F138
Reform Description Before: The need to produce public documents abroad has increased alongside cross-border mobility and interactions at the global level. In many cases, to ensure the authenticity of these public documents, they are subject to the costly and time-consuming process of legalisation, often requiring multiple steps and involving multiple authorities.

After: The Apostille Convention replaces the traditional and cumbersome legalisation process with a single formality; the issuance of a certificate called an Apostille. An Apostille, issued by the State of origin, authenticates the origin of a public document so that it can be presented abroad in another Contracting Party. This simplified framework facilitates the circulation of public documents internationally for individuals, families, and commercial operators.
Sector All Sectors
BeneficiariesAutomotive Owners  All Businesses
Jurisdiction/ Location Federal (Entire Pakistan)
Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)
Date of Implementation 9-3-2023
Details Difficulty The need to produce public documents abroad has increased alongside cross-border mobility and interactions at the global level. In many cases, to ensure the authenticity of these public documents, they are subject to the costly and time-consuming process of legalisation, often requiring multiple steps and involving multiple authorities.
Analysis The Apostille Convention replaces the traditional and cumbersome legalisation process with a single formality; the issuance of a certificate called an Apostille. An Apostille, issued by the State of origin, authenticates the origin of a public document so that it can be presented abroad in another Contracting Party. This simplified framework facilitates the circulation of public documents internationally for individuals, families, and commercial operators.
Solution Pakistan has submitted the instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention and became a contracting party. Apostille abolishes the traditional notarization requirements with over 120 other contracting parties.
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