The MOFA Pakistan attestation process involves multiple steps to ensure your documents are genuine. Here’s a complete guide:
Step 1: Notarization or Home Department Verification
Before MOFA can attest a document, it must first be verified by the relevant authority. Educational documents are verified by HEC or Board of Education, and personal documents like birth certificates or marriage certificates are verified by the home department.
Step 2: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lahore Attestation
Once your documents are verified, they are submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lahore, or the main MOFA office in Islamabad for attestation. MOFA officials check the authenticity of the previous verification stamps and apply their official seal.
Step 3: MOFA Attestation Online Tracking
Many documents can now be tracked through the MOFA Pakistan attestation online portal, allowing applicants to check the status of their verification in real-time. This ensures transparency and reduces the chances of document loss.
Step 4: Embassy or Consulate Attestation (If Required)
For use in foreign countries, MOFA attested documents may require further attestation by the relevant embassy. MOFA verification ensures that embassies recognize the authenticity of your documents.