The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan offers a fast-track degree attestation service for individuals requiring their documents to be processed quickly. Yes, the official answer to a common question like “How do I attest my degree from HEC urgently?” is here, as the urgent walk-in service enables applicants to have their degrees and transcripts attested on the same day as their scheduled appointment, provided they complete the online application in advance. This service is a convenient option for students and professionals who require immediate attestation for higher studies, employment, or other purposes.
The Online Application Process
To begin the process, all applicants must use the HEC’s official online portal. The system is designed to facilitate a smooth application from home, eliminating the need to visit an HEC office for the initial steps.
Here is a step-by-step guide for the online application:
- Create an account on the HEC e-services portal at eservices.hec.gov.pk.
- Fill out the application form with all required details.
- Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents.
- After the initial online scrutiny, the HEC will send an SMS and email notification.
- If the application is complete, you will be directed to schedule an appointment for the urgent walk-in service.
- Pay the attestation fees online using the 1-Link payment method. Payment verification is a mandatory step before you can download the application form.
This is a fully paperless process and a completely digital method.
Required Documents
To avoid any delays, applicants must bring all original documents and their photocopies on the day of their appointment. According to the HEC, you must have the following documents ready for attestation:
- Original academic documents starting from Matriculation up to the degree you want to attest.
- Original transcript for the degree being attested.
- A copy of your CNIC or passport.
- The application form printed from the online portal.
- An authority letter if a blood relative is submitting the documents on your behalf. HEC discourages appointments booked through non-relatives.
That’s all you need.
Attestation Fee Structure
The fee for the urgent attestation service is separate from the standard attestation charges. As per the HEC’s official FAQ document, “The urgent attestation Service fee is Rs. 3,000 per application in addition of attestation fee.” The standard fees are Rs. 1,000 for each original document and Rs. 700 for each photocopy. This fee must be paid online via 1-Link before your appointment.
The urgent walk-in service is available in HEC offices in major cities, including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. The number of slots for this service is limited, and they are released daily. Applicants are advised to check the portal regularly for next-day appointments.
Sources:
- “Degree Attestation FAQ’s – HEC,” https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/DAS/Documents/FAQs.pdf
- “PROCEDURE FOR DEGREE ATTESTATION – HEC,” https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/DAS/Documents/Procedure-Online-degree-Attestaion%20v1.pdf
- “2025 HEC degree attestation: Updated fee and process – Studyabroad.pk,” https://www.studyabroad.pk/news-event/2025-hec-degree-attestation-updated-fee-and-process-24070
