A new service launched by the Dubai Courts assists non-Muslims in getting married within a day, according to the UAE’s new civil marriage policy. Prior to that, non-Muslim couples in the Emirate could get married in a religious ceremony or at their embassy.
According to a report, the service is in line with the new Federal Personal Status Lae, which covers marriage, divorce, and inheritance for non-Muslim nationals and expats in the UAE.
Here are some step-by-step instructions for couples to get their civil marriage contracts within 24 hours:
- They should go to a Dubai Court service center (Al Barsha Traffic Building, Wafi Mall and Al Yalayis).
- Fill out an electronic form
- Following that, a designated employee will confirm that both parties have given their consent.
- The request will be approved and signed electronically at this point.
- A judge will receive the confirmation to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
- The document will be signed by the judge.
- The marriage contract will be electronically documented and approved.
- Applicants will be notified via email or text message.
A marriage certificate costs AED220.
To obtain a civil marriage certificate, applicants must not be Muslims, one of the parties must be a Dubai resident, and both applicants must be at least 21 years old.
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