How to Replace a Lost CDA Allotment Letter in Islamabad: Rs 1,000 and an FIR
Lost your CDA allotment letter in Islamabad? Get a certified true copy for Rs 1,000 with an FIR, indemnity bond, affidavit and statement. See the steps.
If you lost your CDA allotment letter in Islamabad, you can apply for a certified true copy for Rs 1,000. You will need an FIR, an indemnity bond on Rs 30 stamp paper, an affidavit, attested copies of your NIC and photograph, and a statement recorded before the CDA Deputy Director. Start with the police report.
An allotment letter is the paper that proves a plot or house was allotted to you. Without it you cannot sell, transfer or mortgage the property. This guide lists what the CDA procedures page asks for and the order in which to do it.
Report the loss to the police and get an FIR first
The CDA lists an FIR among the papers for a certified true copy of a lost allotment letter. Go to the police station for the area where you lost it, or where you believe it went missing, and ask for the loss to be recorded in an FIR.
Be exact. Give the plot number, sector, allotment date and the date you last saw the letter. A vague report invites questions later at the CDA counter. If the letter was stolen, say so. Keep the FIR number and a certified copy.
If a bank holds the original because of a loan, it is not lost. Ask the bank for a copy instead. The affidavit you sign repeats your statement, so it must be true.
Collect the papers the CDA lists
The CDA asks for an FIR, an indemnity bond, an NIC photocopy, an affidavit, a photograph and a statement recorded before the Deputy Director. Several items must be attested. The fee listed is Rs 1,000.
| Paper | What the CDA page says |
|---|---|
| FIR | Required |
| Indemnity bond | On Rs 30 stamp paper, attested by a first class magistrate |
| NIC photocopy | Attested |
| Affidavit | Attested by a magistrate |
| Photograph | Attested |
| Statement | Recorded before the Deputy Director |
| Fee | Rs 1,000 |
An indemnity bond is a written promise. In it you say the letter is lost, and you accept responsibility if the original is later used by someone else. Ask the stamp vendor or a lawyer to draft it, and have it attested by the magistrate.
Apply at the CDA and record your statement
The application goes to the CDA, which lists a head office at Block V, Sector G-7/4, open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Its One Window Operation is the usual starting point for services. Your statement is recorded before the Deputy Director.
Take the originals along with the attested copies. Keep one full set of copies for yourself. Ask the counter how the certified copy will be delivered and how long it will take. The procedures page gives no processing time, so we cannot promise one.
- Report the loss to the police and get the FIR.
- Buy Rs 30 stamp paper and prepare the indemnity bond.
- Prepare the affidavit and get both attested by a first class magistrate.
- Attest your NIC photocopy and photograph.
- Submit the set to the CDA with the Rs 1,000 fee.
- Record your statement before the Deputy Director.
- Collect the certified true copy.
Use the certified copy for the next step you need
A certified true copy stands in for the lost original when you apply for other CDA services. It is what you need before a sale, a gift or a transfer to heirs. Check with the counter that it is accepted for the service you want.
If you are selling, the next step is covered in the guide to transferring a CDA plot or house. Buyers who see only a copy of a letter should run the checks in the guide to the CDA Property Information Report and dues check before paying.
Plot owners who must build next can read how to get a building plan approved by the CDA, which also asks for the allotment letter.
Protect the plot while the replacement is pending
Until the certified copy arrives, treat the lost letter as a live risk. Do not sign blank papers or hand over originals to a dealer. Do not accept advance money for a sale. Tell the family in writing which papers exist and where.
If you think someone has your letter, ask the CDA whether any request for a transfer has been made on the plot. The CDA's own dues and information services, described in the report guide above, can show what its file holds. A written application to the CDA stating the loss also helps if there is a later dispute.
Common questions about a lost CDA allotment letter
How much does a certified true copy cost?
The CDA procedures page lists Rs 1,000.
Do I need an FIR?
Yes. The FIR is the first paper on the CDA list. Get it before you buy stamp paper.
Who attests the indemnity bond?
The page says the bond is on Rs 30 stamp paper and attested by a first class magistrate. The affidavit is also magistrate-attested.
How long will it take?
The CDA page does not say. Ask the counter and get the answer in writing.
Can I sell the plot without the letter?
Not on the CDA's published list. The transfer papers ask for the original allotment or offer letter, so get the certified copy first and confirm with the counter.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 8 October 2026 against the procedures page of the Capital Development Authority at cda.gov.pk, item on the certified true copy of a lost allotment letter. The page has no date, no processing time and no mention of an online route. We did not visit the counter. Confirm each paper and fee before you spend on stamp paper.
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