I was married in Abu Dhabi last year at the family court, is my marriage certificate valid in the US?

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Yes, but you must have it certified by the UAE Foreign Ministry and the American Embassy in order for it to be approved there.

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It can be validated in the US after getting attested and legalized.

This involves getting it authenticated by the relevant UAE authorities and then legalized by the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Yes, it is valid.

You have to follow proper document attestation, translated and apostilled.

Translation involves rendering the certificate into English by a certified translator, while apostille is an official legalization process to verify the authenticity of the document.

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Yes, your marriage certificate issued in Abu Dhabi is generally valid in the United States.

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Yes, and you have to attest it from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Exterior.

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Dear Questioner

Your marriage will be valid in the US, however for enforcing any conjugal rights on marriage and to enforce through US Courts, you need to attest with the US Embassy in the UAE.

Yes, it is valid if you have done it under UAE law. It will be recognized by the US government also.

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Certainly, but you must follow the documentation requirements set by the authorities in the US.

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Dear questioner,

While your Abu Dhabi marriage certificate may likely be valid in the USA, it needs an additional step or two before it's officially recognized. Here's what you need to do:

• Validation: First, have your certificate validated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAICS) in the UAE. This confirms its authenticity for use abroad.

• Translation: If your certificate isn't in English, get it translated by a certified translator and ensure the translation is also notarized.

• US Embassy Authentication: Next, bring both the original certificate and its translated/notarized copy to the US Embassy in the UAE. They will authenticate the documents for use in the USA.

Additionally, you may consider seeking professional advice from a lawyer, please feel free to reach out to me by email if you have any further questions or if you need assistance.