Marriage Certificate Authentication
Marriage Certificate Authentication
Sri Lankan marriage certificates come in several forms depending on the type of marriage: general law marriages registered under the Marriage Registration Ordinance, Kandyan marriages, Muslim marriages, and Tamil customary marriages. Each type has a different issuing authority and may require different preliminary steps before entering the attestation chain.
Regardless of the marriage type, the certificate must be endorsed by the Registrar General's Department before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will authenticate it. The marriage certificate then proceeds through the UAE Embassy in Colombo and arrives in the UAE for final MOFA stamping.
GreenAttest understands the nuances of each Sri Lankan marriage type and ensures the correct prerequisite steps are completed. We manage the entire process from Registrar General endorsement through MOFA stamping, so your marriage is legally recognized for spouse visa sponsorship and all other purposes in the UAE.
Documents Required
- Original marriage certificate endorsed by the Registrar General
- NIC copies of both spouses
- Passport copies of both spouses
- UAE visa or Emirates ID of the sponsoring spouse
- Certified English translation (if the certificate is in Sinhala or Tamil only)
- Authorization letter for representative processing
Special Requirements
- • Marriages solemnized abroad by Sri Lankan nationals must be registered with the Sri Lankan Embassy or Consulate in that country and then with the Registrar General in Colombo before attestation.
- • Interfaith marriages may require additional documentation depending on which marriage law applies.
How It Works
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1Submit your marriage certificate to GreenAttest for type identification and review.
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2We arrange Registrar General endorsement and certified translation if needed.
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3The endorsed certificate is submitted to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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4Foreign Affairs-authenticated document is forwarded to the UAE Embassy in Colombo.
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5Embassy-stamped document is shipped to our UAE office for MOFA attestation.
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6Fully attested marriage certificate is delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If your marriage was registered under Kandyan or Muslim law, confirm that the registration was also recorded with the Registrar General's Department. This central registration is required for Foreign Affairs authentication.
- Process your marriage certificate and both spouses' birth certificates together if all are needed for UAE family visa processing. GreenAttest coordinates parallel processing to deliver the complete package on a single timeline.
- Keep a certified copy of your attested marriage certificate separate from the original. UAE banks, insurance companies, and government agencies frequently require copies at different stages of your residency.
Frequently Asked Questions
The attestation chain (Registrar General, Foreign Affairs, UAE Embassy, MOFA) is the same. However, the preliminary steps differ. Kandyan marriages need the Kandyan Marriage Registrar's certification, Muslim marriages need the Quazi court registration, and general law marriages need the district registrar's stamp. GreenAttest handles the specific prerequisites for your marriage type.
The complete process takes 15-20 business days. If the certificate requires Registrar General endorsement and translation, add 3-5 business days for those preliminary steps. GreenAttest provides a precise timeline based on your certificate type.
You can use your existing marriage certificate if it is in good condition and bears all required stamps. If the certificate is damaged, faded, or missing registrar stamps, GreenAttest can arrange a certified copy from the Registrar General's Department.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 12-18 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 225
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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