Marriage, Birth & Death Certificate Attestation UAE

Marriage, birth and death certificate attestation for UAE family visas, inheritance matters and civil registration.

Marriage, birth and death certificates need to be attested before they are accepted for UAE family visa sponsorship, school admissions, inheritance proceedings or civil registration. We manage attestation for these personal documents through the full chain required, from the issuing country through to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Where family visa sponsorship is the reason for attestation, we time the process so the attested certificate is ready alongside the rest of your visa and, where relevant, company setup documentation.

Documents We Attest

Marriage certificates
Birth certificates
Death certificates
Divorce and custody documents

Translation and Format

Documents not in Arabic or English may need translation by a legal translator, and some authorities require the translation to be attested too. We check the exact requirement for your purpose before starting, so the document is accepted the first time.

Common Uses

Sponsoring a spouse or children for a UAE residence visa, enrolling children in school, handling inheritance and registering a marriage or birth. If the attestation is for a family visa, we run it alongside any medical document attestation or police clearance you need.

This service is part of our Government, PRO & Document Services practice. See the full overview: Government & PRO Approval Services in the UAE.

Often needed together with: Educational Certificate Attestation Services in the UAE, Experience Certificate Attestation Services in the UAE, Medical Certificate Attestation Services in the UAE, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Services in the UAE, Embassy, Consulate & Government Legalization Services in the UAE, Employee Replacement & Staffing Solutions in the UAE.

Also see: Business Licensing & Office Setup Support in the UAE.

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Key Benefits

Marriage, birth and death certificates all handled under one engagement
Full attestation chain from country of issue through to the UAE
Timed to match visa sponsorship or civil registration deadlines
Guidance on which documents your specific application actually needs

Our Process

Confirm which certificates and attestation chain your application needs
Attestation in the country of issue
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation
Deliver the attested certificate ready for submission

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my marriage certificate attested for a UAE family visa?

Yes, UAE immigration authorities require an attested marriage certificate to sponsor a spouse on a family visa.

Is birth certificate attestation required for school admission?

Most UAE schools require an attested birth certificate as part of the admission documentation, alongside the attested transfer certificate for older children.

How long does personal document attestation take?

Typically two to four weeks depending on the issuing country, though we can advise on expedited options where a deadline is tight.

What is death certificate attestation typically needed for?

Most commonly for inheritance proceedings, closing bank accounts, insurance claims or repatriation matters involving a UAE resident.

Can attestation be done if the original document is not in English or Arabic?

Yes, we arrange certified translation alongside attestation where the original document is in another language.

Do I need to be physically present in the UAE for this process?

No, we manage the attestation chain in the country of issue and in the UAE on your behalf, though we will need the original documents at various stages.