# Marriage Contract Attestation in Dubai - Canonical URL: https://dubainotaryservices.ae/marriage-contract-attestation/ - Description: Marriage contract attestation in Dubai for use with a UAE authority or abroad. Our in-house notary public attests it at Business Bay, quoted after review. - Language: en-AE - Last updated: 2026-10-03 ![Business Bay skyline in Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/business-bay-dubai-skyline-notary-services.jpg) MARRIAGE CONTRACT ATTESTATION, UAE Marriage contract attestation confirms that your already signed marriage contract is authentic, for use with a UAE authority or for sending abroad. Our in-house notary public attests it at our Business Bay office, online or at your home. [Send your contract](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) [See all fees](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/fees/) In-house notary public at our Business Bay office. Online and home visit notary services across the UAE. 01 In-house notary public We attest your marriage contract at our Business Bay office 02 Already signed For a contract you hold, not a new one being drafted 03 Arabic and English Both texts checked side by side 04 In person, online or at home Attend where it suits you ## What marriage contract attestation is Marriage contract attestation confirms that a marriage contract you already hold is authentic, so a UAE authority, a bank, an employer or a receiving country can rely on it. It is not the same step as drafting or registering the marriage itself, and it is not a power of attorney for marriage, which is a different document entirely used to authorise someone to conduct a marriage on another person’s behalf. Attestation is for a contract that already exists, usually issued by a court, a religious authority or a foreign registrar, and now needs to be confirmed before it is accepted somewhere else, in the UAE or overseas. ## When marriage contract attestation is needed ### For a UAE government process A visa, a name change or a family sponsorship application asking for an attested contract. [Send your contract](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### For a bank or employer A bank or employer that asks for proof the marriage contract is genuine. [Send your contract](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### For use outside the UAE A contract issued in the UAE being sent to a foreign authority. [Send your contract](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### A foreign marriage contract for use here A contract issued abroad, being presented to a UAE authority. [Send your contract](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ## What must accompany the contract 01 The original marriage contract Issued by the court, religious authority or registrar that recorded the marriage. 02 Passport or Emirates ID For both spouses, where both are named on the contract. 03 Where it will be used The authority or country it is going to, so we attest it correctly. 04 A certified translation, where needed If the contract is not already in Arabic or English, a certified translation has to accompany it. 05 Any earlier attestation already obtained Where a step has already been completed elsewhere, such as in the country of issue. ## A different stage from drafting Attesting a marriage contract is a narrower service than drafting or registering one, and it moves faster because the facts are already settled, the contract already exists and signed. We confirm what the receiving authority or country expects before you attend, so the contract is attested in the form that is actually accepted where it is going. How your marriage contract attestation is handled 01 ### Contact us Send a WhatsApp message or book online. 02 ### Share the contract and its destination The marriage contract, and where it needs to be accepted. 03 ### We check the requirements We confirm what that authority or country expects, including translation if needed. 04 ### Attend and attest In person at our Business Bay office, online or at your home. ### What it costs | Document | Fee | What you need | | --- | --- | --- | | Marriage contract attestation | We quote after reading the document | Original marriage contract, passport or Emirates ID | Fees may vary with the document; we confirm the figure before you sign. This is a different service, and a different fee, from a power of attorney for marriage. ## What to bring The original marriage contract, passport or Emirates ID for both spouses where named, and a note of where the attestation is going. Attestation ## Marriage contract attestation Confirms a contract that already exists and is signed. Power of attorney ## Power of attorney, marriage Authorises someone else to conduct or sign for a marriage, a different instrument entirely. ![A document being signed](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/docs-contract-sign-5a9829-1.jpg) ## Where the contract is going decides what is needed A marriage contract being presented inside the UAE usually needs less than one being sent abroad. A contract travelling to another country often needs a further step at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sometimes at that country’s embassy, after our attestation. We tell you the full route before you attend, not after. - A UAE authority often accepts our attestation on its own - A foreign authority usually needs a further step after it - A contract not already in Arabic or English needs a certified translation first ## Who attends, and what we check The spouse presenting the contract, or both where required Passport or Emirates ID for whoever attends The original marriage contract Where the attestation is going Whether a certified translation is needed first ## Where marriage contract attestation is held up Attestation is usually held up for one of a few reasons. The contract is not in Arabic or English and no certified translation has been arranged. The receiving country needs a further step, such as its embassy’s own attestation, that has not been scheduled. Or the contract itself is unclear about who the parties are. We check the destination’s requirements before you attend. ## Common problems, and the fix 01 The contract is not in Arabic or English Fix: arrange a certified translation before attestation. 02 A further step is needed for the destination country Fix: confirm the full route with us before you attend, so nothing is missed. 03 The parties are not clearly named Fix: check the contract against both passports first. 04 The original contract cannot be located Fix: request a certified copy from the issuing court or registrar. After attestation 01 ### Present it where it is needed The attested contract goes to the UAE authority, bank, employer or country it was prepared for. 02 ### Complete any further step abroad Where the destination country needs its own additional attestation. 03 ### Keep a copy Keep the attested original and a digital copy for your own file. 04 ### Use it within the purpose stated A marriage contract attested for one purpose is usually accepted for others, but check with the receiving party first. ![Generations of a family together](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/estate-generations-b6cd7c-1.jpg) ## A related personal document Marriage contract attestation often comes up alongside other personal documents, such as a will or an affidavit, for the same family matter. - [Wills](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wills/) - [Estate documents](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/estate-documents/) ![Dubai skyline in haze](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dubai-skyline-haze-caa55f-1.jpg) ## Send your marriage contract. We confirm the route before you attend. [Send your contract](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) Documents we notarise are presented to authorities, free zones and banks across the UAE. - ![Dubai Courts](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/dubai-courts.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Dubai-Logo_Colour_Vertical-1.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Abu Dhabi](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Abu-Dhabi.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Sharjah](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Sharjah-1.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Dubai Government Human Resources Department](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/dubai-government-human-resources-dept-dghr-.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Abu-Dhabi-Commercial-Bank-ADCB.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Abu-Dhabi-Islamic-Bank-ADIB.svg?ver=0.3.10) ## Related documents ### Power of attorney overview For authorising someone else to act on a related matter. [See all POA types](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/power-of-attorney/) ### Wills Drafting a will for family and estate matters. [See wills](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wills/) ### Estate documents Other documents used for an estate. [See estate documents](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/estate-documents/) ### Legal drafting services For a document that still needs drafting rather than attesting. [See legal drafting](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/legal-drafting-services/) ## Three ways to get it notarised ### At our Business Bay office In person with our in-house notary public. [Book a visit](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Online notary Online notary public services from wherever you are. [Ask about online](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Home visit notary We come to your home, office or hospital in the UAE. [Book a home visit](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) Questions about marriage contract attestation #### Is this the same as a power of attorney for marriage? No. Attestation confirms a contract that already exists. A power of attorney for marriage authorises someone else to act, a different document. #### Do I need to attend in person? Not always. Our online notary public service covers attestation where the destination authority accepts it. #### Does my marriage contract need to be in English? If it is not already in Arabic or English, a certified translation has to accompany it before attestation. #### What if the contract is going to another country? Tell us the destination and we confirm the full route, including any further step needed there. #### Can both spouses attend separately? Usually both are expected together where both are named on the contract. Tell us your situation and we confirm what applies. #### How much does marriage contract attestation cost? We quote after reading the contract and knowing its destination, since the route differs by authority and country. ## Where to find us Address Empire Heights Tower B, Fountain Street, Business Bay, Dubai Hours Office and calls: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Dubai time. WhatsApp: 24/7, reply within 10 minutes. Email: 24/7, reply within 30 minutes. Phone +971 56 282 2994 Email info@dubainotaryservices.ae [Open the map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Empire+Heights+Tower+B+Fountain+Street+Business+Bay+Dubai) ![Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa at night](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/downtown-dubai-burj-khalifa-document-notarisation.jpg) ## Get your marriage contract attested Send the contract and tell us where it is going. We confirm the route and the fee before you attend. [Send your contract](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) [Call +971 56 282 2994](tel:+971562822994)