Death Certificate Attestation Services
Death Certificate Attestation in Dubai, UAE
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Death certificates are essential records that provide entitlement to an estate claim, as well as probate inquiries. They’re also highly useful during requests for genealogical research. Attestation for death certificates is the act in witnessing the certificates by qualified doctors with their signatures and official seals.
A death certificate comprises of crucial details relate-d to the death of an individual, such as how and when it happened. Other information a death certificate has includes name of the deceased, date of death, date of birth, verification sign by doctor confirming death, and more. A death certificate attestation also confirms that a certificate has been issued and signed by those whose signatures and information on the document. Death certificate attestation is often obtained by relatives and family members of a deceased person.
The process of death attestation is quite demanding, which is why HHS Lawyers provides assistance and guidance. Our team of experts will implement the process by first having the document attested by the Home Department in order to provide the certificate’s actuality. After which, the certificate will undergo embassy attestation from its destination country. The embassy, in this case, UAE embassy, has to be the one that is situated in the certificate’s issuing country.
The steps involved can vary, depending on the purpose of the attestation and where the death certificate was issued. Take note: it is not advised to have a death certificate attested if it was forged as the authorities can take legal action to those who are trying to commit fraud.
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Why Choose Us for Death Certificate Attestation?
We Attest Death Certificates for below Countries
Requirements of Death Certificate Attestation:
Documents required for death certificate attestation:
- Original death certificate
- Passport copy of family member or relative
The death certificate attestation service of HHS Lawyers offers reliable and credible assistance. With over three decades of experience in the field, the firm has acquired a team of experts that can provide you with confidence that your documents are going to be attested by relevant departments and ministries successfully.
Why Attesting death certificates are Neccesary follows:
- In order to prove that individuals that are mentioned in the death certificates are not alive and considered deceased
- In order to be able to file insurance claims
- For property and real estate selling purposes
Procedure for Attesting Death Certificate
Our team of experts on attesting death certificates undergo several steps to complete the process. Here is a closer look at what is involved with death certificate attestation in UAE:
Notary attestation
Home department attestation
Getting attestation from SDM or state home department is the 2nd step for death certificate attestation. Sub-Divisional Magistrate or SDM attestation is a crucial step as without getting the approval or authentication from the home department, the certificate won’t be able to proceed to the other steps for attestation. Passport copy of applicant and the death certificate to be attested are the requirements, and will require two to three days to complete.
MEA Attestation
Passport copy and the original death certificate are what are needed for MEA attestation. It’s going to take two to three days for the attestation to complete as well.
Embassy attestation
Getting attestation from the embassy of the country where the certificate was issued is the last step in the attestation of a death certificate. Only following the attestation of all the departments mentioned earlier will a certificate be able to undergo embassy attestation. Remember that it has to be conducted in the home country of a death certificate’s holder.
When you entrust death certificate attestation to us, you can be sure experienced staffs are handling the process for you. We offer value-added services to our customers such as instant replies to clients, live status updates, and many more.
Estimates shared upfront don’t come with any hidden charges. We complete the attestation on time and provide you with a hundred percent satisfaction. If you want to get started on the attestation process, call us or send an inquiry today! We are currently offering a free, no-obligation initial consultation so don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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What is attestation of death certificates?
Death certificate attestation refers to the procedure of certifying and legalizing a death certificate in order that it can be formally accepted in a different country.
Why is attestation of death certificates?
Attestation of death certificates is necessary in the law like in the claims of inheritance, insurance settlement, property transfers, and other administrative processes of the records of the dead person.
What are the authorities involved in the attestation of death certificate?
Depending on the destination country, the local authorities, the Ministry of External Affairs or equivalent government body, the embassy of the destination country, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs may usually be involved in the attestation process in case the document is to be utilized in the UAE.
What are the papers that are needed when attesting to a death certificate?
The original death certificate, copy of the passport of the deceased, identification document of the applicant and any supporting documents of the case may be normally needed.
Is a copy of a death certificate attestable?
In the vast majority of cases, it is only the original death certificate, given by the official authority that can be attested. There are those authorities that might need certified copies by the registrar.
What is the time taken to attest death certificates?
The duration taken depends on the issuing country, the verification process and the number of authorities that are involved in attestation process.
Does a death certificate need to be embassy attested?
Yes. In most instances, verification of the document by the respective government authorities and accepting it by other countries is only possible after the attestation by the respective embassies.
Are death certificates that are issued in other countries accepted in the UAE?
Yes, but they normally require going through the attestation process which encompasses attestation by embassies and attestation by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Who is eligible to attest the death certificates?
Depending on the legal provisions, the attestation of death certificate can be applied by the family members and legal representatives or nominated agents.
Will the legal people help in attesting death certificates?
Yes. The document verification, the delivery of the documents to the corresponding authorities, and the attestation procedure can be helped by lawyers and document attestation specialists.
