Birth certificate attestation in UAE is a process of verifying the genuineness of a birth certificate. It involves obtaining official seals and stamps from relevant authorities, proving the document is genuine and acceptable for legal use abroad. This service may be required for various purposes.
- Sponsoring a child: If you sponsor your child for residency, birth certificate attestation in UAE is mandatory.
- Transfer of property abroad: Birth certificate attestation is often required in cases where legal heirs must inherit or manage property in another country.
- Seeking citizenship: If you are applying for citizenship in a foreign country, the authorities may request an attested birth certificate as part of the documentation process.
- Nominee registration: Attestation may be required when registering children as nominees for financial assets, such as bank accounts or insurance policies.
Even if the child is born in the UAE, the birth certificate still needs to be attested, regardless of nationality, particularly if a parent is sponsoring the child. Birth certificates attestation in Dubai is issued by the Ministry of Health followed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensure their validity for legal purposes.
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Typical Birth Certificate Attestation Process in UAE
The attestation process generally involves multiple steps and may vary slightly depending on the country for which the document is being prepared. However, the standard steps for birth certificate attestation are:
- Reissue of Birth Certificate (if required): If the document is outdated, damaged, or non-compliant with specific requirements (e.g., in European countries where certificates older than six months must be reissued).
- Notarization by a Notary Public: The document needs to be verified and notarized by a certified notary public.
- Home Department / State Department Attestation: The birth certificate is authenticated by the Home Department or the State Government of the country where it was issued.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Home Country: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country certifies the document’s authenticity.
- Embassy of the Destination Country: The embassy of the country where the birth certificate will be used provides its attestation.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Destination Country: In the final step, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the destination country certifies the attestation to make the document fully valid and legally binding.
- Translation (if required): If the destination country requires documents in its official language, certified translation services may be necessary.
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