Birth Certificate Attestation in UAE

The attestation of birth certificate process generally involves multiple steps, which may vary slightly depending on the country where the document was issued and where it will be used. The standard procedure often includes:

Reissue / Retrieval of Birth Certificate (if applicable):

If the document is outdated, damaged, or does not meet specific requirements (e.g., some countries require certificates not older than six months).

Notarization by a Notary Public

The document is verified and notarized by a certified public notary in the country of origin.

Home Department / State Department Attestation

Authentication by the Home Department or State Government in the country where the certificate was issued.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Home Country

Certification of the document’s authenticity by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country.

Embassy of the Destination Country

Attestation by the embassy (Embassy Attestation in UAE) of the country where the birth certificate will be used (if the document is for use outside the issuing country).

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Destination Country (UAE)

For documents to be used in the UAE, the final step involves certification by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This MOFA attestation for birth certificate UAE is the final step for birth certificate to be legally accepted by UAE authorities.

Translation (if required)

If the destination country requires documents in its official language, certified translation services may be necessary.

Required Documents for Attestation of Birth Certificate

The specific documents needed can vary based on the country of issuance and individual circumstances, but generally include:

• Original Birth Certificate: The certificate issued by the relevant authorities.
• Passport Copies: Copies of both parents’ passports.
• Visa Copy: A copy of the relevant visa.
• Photographs: Typically two passport-sized photographs.
• Authorization Letter: An authorization letter if a third party is handling the attestation on your behalf.
• Marriage Document: A certified marriage contract or a declaration from parents attributing the newborn to them (certified by embassy or notary public).
• Parental Identification: Identity cards or passports of the mother and father (if available).

Specific Scenarios for Document Submission

• Out-of-Hospital Births: In addition to the above, a letter from the court stating the home delivery, including place, date of birth, and parents’ names.
• Child Born in UAE with Non-Resident Father: Requires a certified marriage contract, a declaration from the wife confirming continuity of marriage, and a certified copy of the husband’s passport, or a letter/declaration from his embassy establishing parental relationship.