Trusted authentication of birth certificates for UAE government procedures, dependent visas, school admissions, and Emirates ID registration — handled end-to-end.
Birth certificate attestation is the official verification process confirming that a birth certificate is genuine and legally valid for use in the UAE. Whether issued in the UAE or abroad, attestation ensures acceptance by immigration departments, schools, and government authorities.
Tafsir Attestation handles the entire process — from collection at your doorstep to final delivery of fully attested documents — with zero hassle.
Children born in the UAE require an official birth certificate registered with the relevant UAE authority before any attestation or visa process can begin.
The hospital where the baby is born issues a Medical Birth Notification (MBN) — the first official record required to initiate birth registration in the UAE.
Parents must register the birth at the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Abu Dhabi & Northern Emirates, or DHA in Dubai, within 30 days of birth to obtain the UAE Birth Certificate.
UAE law requires birth registration within 30 days. Late registration may incur fines and additional documentation — our team can advise on late-registration cases.
For newborns born in the UAE whose birth certificate is issued by a UAE authority
Collect the official birth certificate from MOH (Abu Dhabi / Northern Emirates) or DHA (Dubai) after hospital birth notification.
Submit the UAE-issued birth certificate to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for official government attestation.
Present the MOFA-attested certificate to the parents' home country embassy in the UAE for their consular stamp and endorsement.
An official certified translation may be required if the home country's embassy processes in a language other than Arabic or English.
With fully attested documents, apply for the child's UAE dependent/residence visa through the parents' sponsor or employer.
After visa issuance, register the child's Emirates ID through the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICA).
Important Note: The attestation path for a UAE-issued newborn birth certificate differs from an overseas birth certificate. Overseas documents follow a multi-stage home-country attestation chain before arriving at UAE MOFA. Our team will confirm the exact pathway based on the parents' nationality and the issuing authority.
For UAE residence visa and dependent visa applications for children and newborns.
To enrol your child in school or university — required by most UAE educational institutions.
For passport issuance, Emirates ID registration, and other identity-related government processes.
For healthcare registrations, insurance coverage, legal claims and other official administrative needs.
Our team coordinates every step — from your doorstep to final delivery.
Original birth certificate is verified and notarised by an authorised notary or public official in the issuing country.
Notarised certificate is authenticated by the issuing country's government ministry or relevant authority.
The certificate is attested by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or equivalent body.
Document is presented at the UAE Embassy or consulate in the home country for their official stamp.
Final MOFA attestation in UAE confirms the birth certificate is legally accepted by all UAE authorities.