Grant of License of Notrary Public

Law & Prosecution Department , GB

Processing Time

10 days

Validity

1 Years

Sections

1

Documents

3

Description

The Application for the Grant of License for Notary Public is a formal request submitted to the Law & Prosecution Department by an eligible advocate seeking authorization to act as a Notary Public under the Notaries Ordinance, 1961.

  • The license enables the applicant to:
  • Authenticate, verify, and certify legal documents.
  • Administer oaths and affirmations.
  • Attest affidavits, contracts, and property-related documents.
  • Facilitate individuals, businesses, and courts in legal documentation.

This license is essential for practicing as a Notary Public and is issued only after scrutiny of the applicant’s professional standing, experience, and fulfillment of statutory requirements.

Sections
  • Basic Information

    The Application for the Grant of License for Notary Public is a mandatory form that advocates must submit to the Law & Prosecution Department in order to obtain official authorization to practice as a Notary Public under the Notaries Ordinance, 1961.

    • Through this application, the applicant provides essential details such as:
    • Personal and professional particulars (name, CNIC, enrollment number, Bar Council details).
    • Proof of legal practice and years of experience.
    • Proposed place of practice (district/tehsil jurisdiction).
    • Supporting documents including Bar Council certificates, law degree(s), CNIC, and experience certificate.
    • Payment proof of the prescribed license fee.
    • The application serves as the basis for departmental scrutiny and verification. Once approved, the applicant is granted a Notary Public License, which authorizes them to:
    • Attest and authenticate legal documents.
    • Administer oaths and affidavits.
    • Verify contracts, property papers, and other statutory documents.

    This application is a crucial step for legal professionals seeking to expand their practice and provide authenticated legal services to individuals, businesses, and courts.

Required Documents
  • Application to Secretary Law
    Written application in the name of Secretary Law & Procecution Department GB
  • CNIC
    upload CNIC of the applicant
  • Bar Council Certificate
    upload the Bar Council's certificate
Fee Schedules
Category Registration Fee Renewal Fee
Registration Fee 1500.00 0.00
Approval Workflow
1
Basic Information
Department Admin
Order: 1
2
Document Verification
Department Admin
Order: 2
3
Fee Verification
Department Admin
Order: 3