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How do I get my divorce certificate in the UAE after the judgment is issued?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 10, 2026·1 answers
My divorce case in Dubai concluded recently and I assumed everything was finished, but I now need an official divorce certificate for a visa application abroad. I don't know if the certificate is issued automatically with the judgment or if I have to apply somewhere, and whether it needs attestation to be used in another country.

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Jun 11, 2026
The divorce certificate is not always issued to you automatically — once the judgment is final, you apply for it from the court that decided the case. First confirm the judgment has actually become final, meaning the appeal window has passed or both sides have waived appeal; the certificate is issued on the final judgment, not the initial ruling. In Dubai you can request the certificate and ratified copies of the judgment through the Dubai Courts' electronic services or at the court itself. For use abroad, the document then needs the attestation chain: certification through the UAE Ministry of Justice, attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally legalisation by the embassy or consulate of the country where you will use it, usually together with a certified legal translation into that country's language. Some countries add their own verification step on arrival, so check the destination's requirements before you start. Build in time for this chain when planning your visa application. If any link in the sequence is unclear, a licensed UAE lawyer can confirm the exact steps for your court and destination country.
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