Nikah Nama (Marriage Contract)

A Nikah Nama is the official marriage contract in Pakistan, governed by the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961. It must be registered with the local Union Council through a licensed Nikah Registrar (Qazi). The document records marriage terms including mehr (dower) and any special conditions agreed by both parties.

§When You Need This

• •Official record of marriage for NADRA registration
• •Passport and visa applications
• •Property inheritance and succession
• •Proof of marriage for legal proceedings

§Important Note

The official Nikah Nama is a government form (Form N). Use this template as a reference guide. Always use the official form from Union Council or licensed Nikah Registrar.

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§Template Reference

NIKAH NAMA (As per Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961)

Husband: Name: [Full Name] | CNIC: [CNIC No] | Age: [Age] Father's Name: [Father's Name] | Address: [Address]

Wife: Name: [Full Name] | CNIC: [CNIC No] | Age: [Age] Father's Name: [Father's Name] | Address: [Address]

Mehr (Dower): Prompt Mehr: PKR [Amount] | Deferred Mehr: PKR [Amount] Form of Mehr: [Cash / Gold / Property / etc.]

Witnesses (on behalf of Husband):

1. •Name: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Signature: ___________
2. •Name: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Signature: ___________

Witnesses (on behalf of Wife):

1. •Name: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Signature: ___________
2. •Name: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Signature: ___________

Nikah Registrar (Qazi): Name: ___________ License No: ___________ Seal: ___________ Date: ___________

Special Conditions (if any): [Any agreed conditions — e.g., wife's right to divorce (Khula), residency conditions, etc.]

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§Checklist

• •Both parties must be present or represented by authorized Wakeel
• •Register with Union Council within 30 days
• •Obtain certified copies for NADRA registration
• •Bride's consent must be given freely and clearly