BISE Lahore Duplicate Degree & Sanad Procedure
Commonly searched as: BISE Lahore Duplicate Matric / Inter Sanad & Result Card
A definitive practical guide to obtaining a Duplicate Certificate (Muthanna Sanad) or Result Card from the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore and other Punjab education boards.
1. What is this Document?
A formal administrative and legal procedure governed by the Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education Act whereby a student who has lost, damaged, or misplaced their original Matriculation (SSC) or Intermediate (HSSC) Sanad / Diploma obtains an authorized duplicate credential bearing official board seals and "DUPLICATE" stamp.
2. When is this Document Used?
- Replacing original lost, stolen, or damaged Matric / Intermediate certificates
- Securing higher education admissions (universities, medical, engineering colleges)
- Applying for jobs or public service commissions (PPSC, FPSC, Armed Forces) requiring original verified credentials
- Foreign degree verification and MOFA / IBCC / WES attestation for international immigration
3. Who Needs It & What is Required?
Required Information
- Applicant full name and father name matching board registration ledger
- Roll number, examination session (Annual / Supplementary), and passing year
- Name of school / college or private candidate registration center
- Registration number issued by BISE
- Current postal address and contact telephone number
Supporting Documents Needed
- Sworn Affidavit on Rs. 100 e-Stamp paper attested by an Oath Commissioner
- Original newspaper advertisement clipping (in daily Urdu/English paper) declaring loss of certificate
- Copy of original CNIC / B-Form of applicant and father / guardian
- Photocopy of lost sanad or result card (if available)
- Paid HBL Bank Challan voucher for prescribed board fee
4. Step-by-Step Official Procedure
Publish Loss Notice in Daily Newspaper
Publish a classified advertisement in a recognized daily national newspaper (e.g. Daily Jang, Nawaiwaqt, The News) declaring the loss of the certificate with Roll Number, Exam, and Year.
Draft Sworn Affidavit on e-Stamp Paper
In ClicknDocs workstation, draft the BISE Duplicate Certificate Affidavit on Rs. 100 e-Stamp paper with full roll number, exam details, and undertaking. Attest before an Oath Commissioner.
Generate BISE Online Challan & Fill Form
Visit the official BISE Lahore online portal (biselahore.com). Fill the online Duplicate Certificate application form, download and print the fee challan form.
Deposit Fee at Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Pay the prescribed fee voucher at any designated branch of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) or through the board online banking collection gateway.
Submit Application & Receive Duplicate Sanad
Submit the dossier (Application form, paid bank challan, original newspaper clip, sworn affidavit, and CNIC copies) at the BISE One-Window Facilitation Cell or send by registered post. The duplicate certificate is delivered via registered courier.
5. Official Fees & Timelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a newspaper advertisement strictly mandatory for duplicate sanad?
Yes. Under BISE regulations, publishing a public notice of loss in a daily newspaper is an indispensable legal prerequisite to prevent fraudulent misuse of original certificates.
What word is printed on the re-issued certificate?
The re-issued document has the word "DUPLICATE" (مثنی) visibly printed across the header to signify that it is a lawfully replaced credential.
Can I draft the required affidavit online in ClicknDocs?
Yes. ClicknDocs provides the exact BISE-approved sworn affidavit template with automated Urdu Nastaliq alignment and 4.5-inch e-Stamp margin offset ready for printing and Oath Commissioner attestation.