Attestation of Death Certificate
Death Certificate Attestation
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Losing a loved one is difficult, If you need to use a death certificate in the UAE for inheritance, property transfer, legal claims, family visa cancellation, or banking, death certificate attestation is mandatory by UAE law. Only a fully attested death certificate is recognized by UAE ministries, courts, banks, and immigration authorities across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and every Emirate.
Why is Death Certificate Attestation Important?
Death certificate attestation is required for:
- Settling inheritance or property transfers
- Claiming insurance and financial benefits
- Closing or transferring bank accounts and investments
- Cancelling visas and updating family sponsorship records
- Carrying out legal and court proceedings involving the deceased
- Repatriation or consular services
- Degree Certificate Attestation
- Marriage Certificate Attestation
- Birth Certificate Attestation
- Translation Services
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Apostille Services
- Divorce Certificate Attestation
- Death Certificate Attestation
- Various Consulate Attestation
- Ministry Of foreign Affairs Attestation (MOFA)
Documents Required for Death Certificate Attestation
- Original death certificate (issued by country of death)
- Clear copy of the deceased’s passport
- Passport copy of applicant/next of kin (if required)
- Supporting documents (if needed for embassy or UAE authorities)
Procedure for Death Certificate Attestation
Note: The exact steps and sequence may vary by issuing country. Below is the standard, UAE-approved process for international documents:
- Attestation from the Issuing Authority: The death certificate is first certified by the local issuing office or Home Department.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs/External Affairs Legalization: The document is authenticated by the national foreign ministry (such as MEA in India, FCO in UK, DFA in Philippines, etc.).
- UAE Embassy/Consulate Attestation in Issuing Country: The certificate is legalized at the UAE embassy or consulate for recognition by the UAE.
- MOFA Attestation in UAE: Final attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE, which grants legal validity for all official purposes.
- Certified Translation & MoJ Attestation (if required): For legal/court matters, certified Arabic translation and Ministry of Justice stamping may be provided.
Our team manages every step from document collection, notary, embassy handling, and MOFA approval ensuring a seamless experience, every time.
FAQs
GloboPrime can translate your death certificate into English or Arabic. If you need to know how to translate a death certificate from another language, we can help with that too. However, there’s a small translation fee for documents that aren’t originally in Arabic or English. Once your death certificate is translated, it’s ready to be verified for official use in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
To verify your death certificate attestation in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, we will need you to provide the original death certificates along with your passport.
We offer fast and efficient death certificate attestation services in UAE. Typically, we can complete the attestation process within a couple of days. However, if your certificate needs to be translated first, the overall processing time will be longer.
While it’s possible to handle death certificate attestation in UAE on your own, the process can be quite time-consuming and stressful. You might find yourself spending hours queuing up at different government offices to complete the required steps for death certificate attestation in UAE.
Let us handle the hassle of your death certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We offer fast and reliable death certificate attestation services in UAE. Call us today for an instant quote and complimentary document pick-up and drop-off service.
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