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What is Marriage Certificate Attestation?

Marriage certificate attestation is the official validation process that confirms a marriage certificate issued by a foreign authority is genuine and legally recognized in the UAE. It involves multiple verifications, including the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), making the document valid for legal and civil procedures in the country.

Why Is It Required?

  • Applying for a spouse or family residence visa
  • Changing marital status on legal documents or IDs
  • Adding spouse's name to health insurance or bank records
  • Sponsoring childbirth registration and family benefits
  • Sponsoring childbirth registration and family benefits
  • Legal proceedings and property matters

Who Needs This?

  • Expats sponsoring their spouse or children
  • Couples applying for joint bank accounts, property, or insurance
  • Residents updating immigration or government records
  • Those applying for a dependent visa in the UAE
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Who Can Apply?

  • Parents sponsoring their child's UAE residence visa
  • Individuals applying for education or legal services in the UAE
  • Families relocating to the UAE with children
  • Expats updating legal identity documents

Our Attestation Service Covers:

  • Notary attestation (if required)
  • Attestation by the Home Department or State Authority of the issuing country
  • Attestation by Ministry of External/Foreign Affairs in home country
  • UAE Embassy attestation in the document's origin country
  • Final MOFA attestation in the UAE

Required Documents:

  • Original marriage certificate
  • Passport copies of both spouses
  • Visa copy of UAE resident spouse
  • Passport-sized photographs (if requested)
  • Authorization letter (for agent submission)

Processing Time:

Generally, the process takes 7 to 15 working days, depending on the country of origin and involved authorities.

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