Attestation - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The attestation fee for a Power of Attorney varies depending on the number of executants. Please refer to the fee schedule below.

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The High Commission is not responsible for the written contents of the Power of Attorney. Its role is limited to attesting the signatures.

Yes. All executants must appear in person before the Pakistan High Commission official with their original, valid Pakistani identity documents.

No. Valid Pakistani identification (Passport, NICOP or CNIC) is required for document attestation.

However, British passport holders may first have their documents legalised by the UK Government Legalisation Office . The documents can subsequently be attested by the High Commission.

Yes. A valid Pakistani passport is sufficient for attestation of the documents because the purpose is to verify the applicant's signatures.

No. Documents originating from Pakistan must first be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, or one of its Camp Offices in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar or Quetta.

Yes, provided the name-change deed has first been legalised by the UK Government Legalisation Office .