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.

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.