Death certificate attestation is most commonly needed for inheritance claims, insurance settlements, closing bank accounts, and cancelling a deceased person’s UAE residency visa. Financial institutions and government departments require an attested death certificate before releasing funds or processing related paperwork.
What the Process Involves
- Home-country registrar or medical authority verification
- UAE Embassy attestation in the issuing country
- MOFA UAE final certification
We understand this is often a sensitive and time-pressured situation for families. Our team prioritizes clear communication and moves the attestation process along as quickly as each verifying authority allows, with regular updates throughout.
What You’ll Need
- Original death certificate
- Deceased's passport copy
- Applicant/next-of-kin passport copy
Typical Turnaround
5-10 working days, starting from the day we collect your original documents. Timelines depend on the issuing authority’s current processing queue – we’ll confirm a specific estimate for your document when you contact us.