UAE: How to Apply for a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate – News

It is important that your birth certificate is authenticated in the UAE as this will help establish your identity and ensure that you can enjoy all the rights and benefits that come with living here.

It is important to have your birth certificate authenticated as it confirms that the document is legitimate within the local system. This authentication ensures that your birth certificate is recognized by government agencies and institutions in the country.

In the UAE, the Emirates Health Services (EHS) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) can help you obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate upon your request. If you as a parent are looking for a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate, you can also arrange this through EHS and Mohap.

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If you are currently outside the UAE and need to have your or your child’s birth certificate authenticated, you can have someone you trust handle the request for you. If you are a resident, you can also request your embassy to handle the process on your behalf.

Here is your guide to requesting a certified copy of your or your child’s birth certificate:

Eligibility

This service is available to UAE citizens and expats.

How to apply

You can submit a request via the Mohap website (mohap.gov.ae)

MoHAP app

You can also submit a request via the Mohap app. Just do the following:

The Qaid number is a unique ten-digit number issued by the UAE to manage the birth registration process and issue birth certificates. This number is assigned to a child as soon as the medical institution where the child was born notifies the government of the child’s birth.

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