MOFA Attestation for Marriage Certificates in the UAE

 

Married couple with wedding rings.

When expats relocate to the UAE, they’re required to submit attested marriage certificates to apply for a family visa. By getting their marriage certificate attested, the couple proves that they are legally married.

In the attestation process, the certificate will be submitted to various legal authorities in the issuing country and the UAE. The authorities attach a seal, or sign the copy of the certificate to guarantee its legitimacy.

Most countries require expatriates to submit attested documents to verify their authenticity. Each country has its own rules and regulations regarding the attestation procedure, and the UAE is no different.

In some cases, certificates may have to be translated into Arabic by authorized translation services for UAE attestation.

All the legal certificates that are used to apply for a UAE visa must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Dubai. Without MOFA attestation, expatriates can’t apply for a residential visa in the country.

What is the Purpose of Attestation?

The attestation process may seem like a hassle for certificate holders and visa applicants, but it helps prevent fraud and crime in the countries they’re migrating to.

The UAE made its attestation procedure stricter back in 2003, when identity theft and forgery became a lot easier. It implements a long list of rules to prevent visa and labor fraud.

How Do I Get My Marriage Certificate Attested?
Married couple with wedding rings.

The process of marriage certification varies from country to country; it takes a longer time in some places than others, but they usually involve getting seals and signatures from the following:

· Notary Attestation by a Notary Public

· Home department attestation

· Ministry of External Affairs

· UAE Embassy/Consulate in the issuing country

· UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Do I Need to Physically Be In the Issuing Country for Marriage Certificate Attestation?

Thankfully not. In a globalized world where everyone moves around as often as they do, it doesn’t make sense for you to physically go to the country to get your marriage certificate attested.

Many federal and state bodies use secure courier services to transfer documents back and forth. Although you can complete the marriage certificate attestation process yourself, it’s much easier to hire professional attestation services.

Why Hire Professional Attestation Service?

You may not be up to date with the UAE’s laws and regulations, but document attestation companies are. They know the marriage certificate legalization process inside out and have a vast network of associates who help ensure that all certificates are authenticated correctly and returned securely.

If you’re moving to the UAE, find a reliable attestation company to help with document attestation.

Benchmark attestation services is a Dubai-based attestation company that facilitates the Marriage certificate attestation, educational certificates attestation, Birth certificate attestation, and more.

Contact Benchmark Attestation services on their hotline at 052-888-4714, their phone at 04-3961284. You can even email them at info@onlineattestation.com.


Location: United Arab Emirates

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