Death Certificate Attestation
Death certificate attestation is required for inheritance claims, insurance settlements, legal proceedings, and official documentation in the UAE. This sensitive process requires careful handling and full compliance with both home country and UAE requirements.
Green Apple handles death certificate attestation with the utmost sensitivity and urgency, understanding the time-critical nature of these documents.
Documents Required
- Original death certificate
- Deceased's passport copy
- Applicant's passport and ID copies
- Relationship proof documents
Special Requirements
- • Death certificates issued by hospitals must be countersigned by the local civil registry or vital statistics office before attestation. Hospital-only certificates without government registration are not accepted.
- • For deaths that occurred under investigation or with a coroner's involvement, the final (not preliminary) death certificate must be used. Interim or provisional certificates cannot be attested.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection and verification
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2Home country notarization
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3Foreign Affairs authentication
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4UAE Embassy legalization
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5MOFA attestation
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If the death occurred abroad and you need the certificate attested for UAE legal proceedings, begin the attestation process immediately — estate freezes and insurance claim windows have strict deadlines that do not accommodate processing delays.
- Request multiple certified copies of the death certificate from the issuing authority before starting attestation. Different institutions (banks, insurers, property registrars) each require their own attested original.
- Families dealing with estate matters across multiple countries should coordinate attestation in all jurisdictions simultaneously. Green Apple's international network enables parallel processing to accelerate resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Attestation is required for inheritance and estate claims, life insurance payouts, pension and gratuity transfers, property title changes, bank account closures, and repatriation of remains. Any legal process involving the estate of a deceased person in the UAE will require this document.
Standard processing takes 7-12 business days. Green Apple offers compassionate express processing in 4-6 business days for urgent estate or repatriation matters.
Immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, or siblings) or a legally appointed representative with power of attorney can request attestation. Proof of relationship to the deceased is required.
You will typically need the original death certificate, proof of your relationship to the deceased (marriage or birth certificate), the deceased's passport copy, and any court orders if applicable. For estate claims, a will or succession certificate may also be required.
Yes. Beyond attestation, Green Apple coordinates with embassies and airlines to ensure all documentation for repatriation of remains is properly attested and accepted by both the UAE and the destination country.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 5-7 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 280
- Certificate Type
- Personal
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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