Pakistan Domicile Certificate Guide
A complete interactive guide to applying for a domicile certificate and PRC (Permanent Residence Certificate) in Pakistan. Check where to apply in your province, tick the document checklist, and follow the step timeline.
Where to apply — select your province
Document checklist
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Application timeline and fee
- Application (day 1) — Submit the form with documents at your district office and get a receipt with a tracking number.
- Verification (days 2 to 10) — The office verifies your residence and records. This step usually takes the most time.
- Issuance (days 7 to 15) — Once verified, the domicile certificate is printed, signed and issued. Total time is typically 7 to 15 working days.
Fee: the government fee is nominal and varies by district, typically a few hundred rupees. Confirm the exact fee at your district office before visiting.
Age note: minors apply through their parents or guardians. Parents submit their own CNIC and the child B-Form with the application.
How to use
- Select your province above to see where to apply for your domicile certificate.
- Gather the six documents and tick each one in the checklist as it becomes ready. Your progress is saved in this browser.
- Follow the application timeline: submit, wait for verification, then collect your certificate.
- Use the print button to carry a printed checklist to the district office.
Frequently asked questions
A domicile certificate proves you are a resident of a specific district, while the Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) proves you belong to a particular province. Both are issued by the district administration and are often applied for together.
No. You can hold only one domicile at a time. If you move to a new district permanently, you must surrender the old domicile and apply for a new one in the new district.
The usual timeline is 7 to 15 working days from application to issuance, depending on your district. Verification of your residence and records is the step that usually takes the most time.
Your domicile stays valid, but for district-based quotas and jobs in the new district you need a domicile of that district. You can surrender the old one and apply fresh in the new district with proof of residence there.