Is my UAE marriage certificate valid without being attested?

The marriage certificate must be documented.

Dear Questioner,

Firstly, if your marriage was performed in the UAE, it is generally recognized as valid within the UAE regardless of attestation.

However, attesting your marriage certificate is essential if you need it to be accepted by various official bodies for purposes like applying for residency visas, sponsoring family members, or registering your marriage with foreign authorities.

If your marriage took place outside the UAE, the certificate must be attested in the country where the marriage was registered, then by the UAE embassy, and finally by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to be officially recognized in the UAE.

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It is valid, but you should start the authentication process.

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Yes, it is valid and we can help you document it.

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Dear Questioner,

Your marriage certificate is still valid, even if it's not attested.

However, you might face some limitations when using it for certain purposes in the UAE, such as applying for visa sponsorship, accessing government services, or opening a joint account with your partner.

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Thank you for reaching out with your concern regarding the attestation of your marriage certificate!

In the UAE, while your marriage remains legally valid, attestation of the marriage certificate is essential for various official purposes.

Without attestation, you may encounter challenges in areas such as sponsoring your spouse for a residence visa, processing residency applications, or registering the birth of a child.

Attestation serves to verify the authenticity of your marriage certificate, ensuring it is recognized by UAE authorities.

The process typically involves several steps, including notarization, authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country, and final attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

To avoid potential legal complications and to facilitate any future administrative processes, I recommend initiating the attestation of your marriage certificate promptly. This will ensure that your marriage is fully recognized for all official matters within the UAE.

If you need assistance with the attestation process or have further questions, please feel free to contact me via WhatsApp or phone at [-----------]. I'm here to help you navigate this process smoothly.

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Suhail Rana

Attestation of your marriage certificate is mandatory in the UAE for various legal purposes such as:

- You cannot sponsor your spouse for a residence visa without an attested marriage certificate.

- Many health insurance providers require an attested marriage certificate to add your spouse to your policy.

- In case of legal disputes, an attested marriage certificate can be used as evidence in court.

So, the UAE requires official documents to be attested by relevant authorities in order to be considered valid for legal purposes.