Heiratsurkunde (Marriage Certificate) Apostille
Heiratsurkunde (Marriage Certificate) Apostille
German nationals sponsoring a spouse for a UAE residency visa, processing family legal matters, or handling property transactions in the UAE need their Heiratsurkunde (marriage certificate) authenticated with a Hague apostille. The apostilled marriage certificate proves the validity of your marriage to UAE authorities including GDRFA, courts, and financial institutions.
Like all German civil documents, the Heiratsurkunde is issued by the Standesamt (civil registry office) where the marriage was registered. The apostille must be obtained from the competent authority in the Bundesland where the Standesamt is located — typically the Landgericht or Regierungspräsidium. This decentralised system can be confusing, especially for individuals who married in one German state but now live abroad.
Green Apple Attest handles the logistics. We determine the correct apostille authority, coordinate document submission through our German network, and manage the certified translation if required by the UAE authorities. For couples who married in Germany but now reside in the UAE, our fully remote service means neither spouse needs to travel to Germany.
We frequently process Heiratsurkunde apostilles alongside other family documents such as birth certificates and police clearances, offering bundled pricing for families processing multiple documents simultaneously.
Documents Required
- Original Heiratsurkunde (marriage certificate) from the Standesamt
- Clear colour scan of the marriage certificate for pre-assessment
- Copies of both spouses' passports or Personalausweis
- Details of the issuing Standesamt (city and state)
- Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
- Proof of UAE address for courier delivery
How It Works
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1Send a scan of your Heiratsurkunde for our free assessment and authority identification.
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2We confirm eligibility and provide a fixed quote, including optional translation services.
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3Courier the original certificate to our German partner address.
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4We submit the document to the relevant state authority for apostille.
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5The apostilled Heiratsurkunde is dispatched to your UAE address with tracked delivery.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If you are also processing birth certificates for your children, submit everything together as a bundle for faster turnaround and reduced costs.
- Request a recent Heiratsurkunde from the Standesamt if your original is from many years ago. Modern certificates are more readily accepted by UAE authorities.
- For UAE court proceedings, the translation must be done by a UAE Ministry of Justice certified translator. We arrange this locally in Dubai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it affects which authority processes the apostille. The apostille must come from the state where the Standesamt that issued your Heiratsurkunde is located, not where you were born or currently reside. We handle the identification of the correct authority for you.
The Familienbuch system was replaced by electronic civil registers in 2009. For current use, a Heiratsurkunde or an Eheurkunde issued from the Personenstandsregister is the accepted document. We can help you obtain the correct document from the Standesamt.
Yes, for most UAE purposes. The certificate and the apostille stamp must both be translated into English or Arabic by a certified translator. We offer this as a bundled service.
Typically 7 to 12 working days total, depending on the Bundesland. Some states process faster than others. We provide an estimated timeline specific to your case at the quote stage.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 10-18 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Country
- Germany
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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