Nikah Nama in Pakistan
Nikah Nama in Pakistan — the official Islamic marriage contract, in Urdu and English, explained: format, content, and how to get yours.
What Is a Nikah Nama?
The Nikah Nama is the original marriage contract signed at the Nikah ceremony by the bride, groom, witnesses, and Nikah Khawan. It records the terms of the marriage — including the Mahr (dower) — and is the document submitted to the Union Council for registration under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961.
What the Nikah Nama Contains
- Names, CNIC numbers, and addresses of bride and groom
- Names and CNIC numbers of the Wali (where applicable) and two witnesses
- Date and place of the Nikah
- Agreed Mahr amount, prompt or deferred
- Any special conditions, such as a delegated right of divorce (Talaq-e-Tafweez)
- Signature of the Nikah Khawan/Registrar
Urdu vs. English Nikah Nama
The standard, Union-Council-recognised Nikah Nama is prepared in Urdu. An English-language version is less commonly available but can be arranged alongside it — useful for embassy or visa purposes. See our explainer on the Difference Between the Urdu Nikah Nama and the NADRA Marriage Certificate.
Nikah Nama vs. NADRA Marriage Certificate
These are two different documents. The Nikah Nama is the original contract; the NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate is the computerised certificate issued afterward once the Nikah Nama is registered.
Getting Your Nikah Nama
Our Nikah Khawans complete your Nikah Nama at the ceremony itself, then submit it for registration — see our Online Nikah Service page for the full process, or contact your nearest office: Karachi | Lahore | Islamabad | Rawalpindi
Updated: 5 September 2026