Marriage Certificate Attestation Services
A marriage certificate is an official document issued by a government or public authority, verifying details such as the couple’s names, wedding date, location, and other pertinent information, confirming the marriage’s legal recognition.
Marriage Certificate Attestation in the UAE
Marriage certificate attestation in the UAE is the process of validating the authenticity of the certificate to ensure its acceptance by government and private entities. Trustword offers professional Marriage Certificate Attestation Services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and across the UAE, ensuring compliance with legal standards for use in various official processes.
Importance of Marriage Certificate Attestation
Attestation confirms the legitimacy of a marriage certificate, making it valid for use in the UAE, where unattested documents are deemed invalid. Marriage Certificate Attestation is required for purposes such as:
- Adding a spouse’s name to a passport
- Sponsoring a spouse for a UAE residence visa
- Obtaining health insurance for a spouse
- Securing a child’s passport
- Admitting a spouse for hospital delivery
- Purchasing property in joint ownership
- Applying for divorce or separation certificates
How to Attest a Marriage Certificate in the UAE
The attestation process typically includes the following steps:
- Home Country Department Attestation: Verification from the relevant authority in the issuing country.
- Ministry of External Affairs (MOEA) Attestation: Attestation by the home country’s Ministry of External Affairs.
- UAE Consulate/Embassy Legalization: Certification by the UAE Consulate or Embassy in the home country.
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation: Final attestation by the UAE MOFA to validate the certificate for use in the UAE.
Professional Attestation Services by Trustword
Marriage certificate attestation is crucial for individuals relocating to the UAE, particularly for sponsoring family visas, obtaining birth certificates for children, or other legal processes. Choosing a trusted attestation provider ensures accuracy and reliability. Trustword offers premier Attestation Services in the UAE, extending support to over 30 countries, including India, Pakistan, the Philippines, China, and more.
Key Points to Note:
- No Personal Appearance Required: Departments typically do not mandate in-person verification, but an authorization letter is needed if a third-party agency handles the process.
- Varying Fees: Attestation costs may differ based on the issuing country’s department.
- Mandatory for Foreign Certificates: Marriage certificates issued outside the UAE must be attested to be recognized as legitimate by local authorities.
- Local Certificates Exempt: Certificates issued within the UAE generally do not require attestation for local use.