Get a Marriage Certificate

About this service

Getting married in the UAE involves a pre-marital medical screening, the marriage contract at court, and attestation. I've laid the three authorities out in order so nothing is done twice.

What happens, step by step

• 1

  Pre-Marital Screening

  Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP)

  Mandatory health compatibility screening for both partners.

  ~3 days AED 250
• 2

  Application & Documentation

  Judicial Department / Courts

  Submit the marriage application with witnesses and documents.

  ~5 days AED 100
• 3

  Marriage Contract Signing

  Judicial Department / Courts

  The marriage contract is signed before an authorised officiant.

  ~2 days AED 200
• 4

  Certificate Issuance & Attestation

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC)

  Issue and attest the official marriage certificate for local and overseas use.

  ~2 days AED 150

Documents you'll need

• Groom's Emirates ID
  Valid Emirates ID
• Bride's Emirates ID
  Valid Emirates ID
• Passports of Both Parties
  Valid passports
• Two Witnesses' Emirates IDs
  IDs of two adult witnesses