Legally Change Your Name
Update your legal name across your records.
3
Steps, one application
AED 450
Total fees
~9 days
Est. completion
vs 15 days one by one
3
Documents, upload once
About this service
Changing your legal name is a court matter, followed by updating your Emirates ID and documents. The steps are laid out in order.
What happens, step by step
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1
Court Application
Courts / Judicial Department
File the application stating the reason for the change.
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2
Hearing & Approval
Courts / Judicial Department
A judge reviews and approves the name change.
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3
Update Emirates ID & Documents
Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP)
Your Emirates ID and records are reissued in the new name.
Documents you'll need
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Emirates ID
Valid Emirates ID of the applicant -
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months -
Statement of Reason
Explaining why you are changing your name