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Register a Newborn

All the paperwork, while you focus on the baby.

3
Steps, one application
AED 165
Total fees
~5 days
Est. completion
vs 6 days one by one
3
Documents, upload once

About this service

Congratulations! A new baby comes with three separate registrations. I've lined them up in the right order so each certificate feeds into the next step automatically.

What happens, step by step

  • 1

    Birth Certificate

    Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP)

    Issue the official birth certificate from the hospital notification.

    ~2 days AED 65
  • 2

    Newborn Emirates ID

    Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP)

    Register the baby in the national ID system and issue an Emirates ID.

    ~3 days AED 100
  • 3

    Health Centre Registration

    Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

    Register the baby at your local health centre for vaccinations and check-ups.

    ~1 days Free

Documents you'll need

  • Hospital Birth Notification
    Given to you at the hospital
  • Parents' Emirates IDs
    Both parents' ID cards
  • Birth Certificate
    Issued automatically after Step 1 completes
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