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. |
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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. | |
Evidence | Evidence |
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