# UAE MOFA Digital Attestation Service —UAE issued Birth, Death & PCC Certificate Attestation, Now Digital UAE MOFA Digital Attestation Service | UAE issued Birth, Death & PCC Certificate Attestation, Now Digital Effective 13 July 2026, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA/MOFAIC) processes UAE-issued Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) through its Digital Attestation Service replacing traditional physical attestation for eligible documents. Green Line Attestation Dubai helps individuals, families, and employers navigate the new digital process without delays or rejections. Get Digital Attestation Help Now Chat on whatsApp Now At a Glance Effective Date13 July 2026AuthorityMinistry of Foreign Affairs UAE (MOFA/MOFAIC), integrated with MOHAP & UAE PassServiceDigital Attestation ServiceDocuments CoveredUAE Birth Certificate · UAE Death Certificate · UAE Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)Applies ToUAE-issued documents only (not foreign-issued certificates)Processing TimeDigitally issued documents: typically minutes to ~2 hours during working hours; previously-issued/unattested documents processed via MOFA’s Smart App or website Get Digital Attestation Help Now Birth Certificate Digital Attestation Digital Attestation Service for UAE-Issued Birth Certificates As part of the UAE’s digital transformation, birth certificates issued through MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention) can now receive MOFA digital attestation directly at the point of issuance no separate physical attestation visit required for newly issued digital certificates. Previously issued, unattested birth certificates can still be submitted for attestation via MOFA’s website or Smart App. Commonly required for: Family and dependent visa applications Child residency procedures School admissions Passport applications Immigration processes abroad Benefits: faster verification, secure digital authentication with government seals, reduced paperwork, and easier acceptance by embassies and foreign authorities in the destination country. If your birth certificate was issued before the digital system, or you’re unsure whether it qualifies for direct digital attestation, our team can check eligibility and handle the submission for you. Check Your Birth Certificate’s Digital Attestation Eligibility → Death Certificate Digital Attestation Digital Attestation Service for UAE-Issued Death Certificates UAE-issued Death Certificates, also affiliated with MOHAP, are now covered under the same digital attestation pathway. This allows the certificate to carry the digital seals of MOHAP, MOFA, and where linked at issuance the UAE Embassy in the destination country, without a separate physical attestation step. Commonly required for: Estate settlement and inheritance matters Legal proceedings Insurance claims International registration and administrative procedures Family documentation requirements abroad Benefits: secure digital verification, faster authentication during an already difficult and time-sensitive process, and stronger acceptance by foreign courts, insurers, and registries. Get Help With Death Certificate Attestation → PCC Digital Attestation Digital Attestation Service for UAE-Issued Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) UAE-issued Police Clearance Certificates are now processed through MOFA’s digital attestation system as well, following the same model applied to the Ministry of Interior’s Clear Criminal Record Certificate digital pathway cutting a process that once took several days down to a fraction of that time in eligible cases. Commonly required for: Employment visa applications International immigration procedures Professional licensing Residency applications Background verification for employers Important: A PCC is only valid for 3 months from its issue date at the time of submission for attestation — regardless of whether it’s processed digitally or physically. Applicants and HR teams should time PCC issuance carefully within their visa or hiring timeline. Benefits: faster processing for employment and immigration deadlines, enhanced security against fraudulent clearance documents, and smoother verification by foreign employers, embassies, and licensing bodies. Get Help PCC Certificate Attestation → What Changed, and Why It Matters Previously, applicants often relied on physical attestation for UAE-issued civil documents. Under the new system, eligible Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and PCCs are authenticated through MOFA’s electronic verification system part of the UAE’s broader digital government transformation, alongside initiatives like UAE Pass digital identity verification and the eDAS (electronic Document Attestation System) used for commercial documents. Why MOFA introduced digital attestation: Faster document verification and turnaround Reduced manual processing and paperwork Enhanced document security through digital seals and QR/barcode verification Simpler international acceptance by foreign authorities Support for the UAE’s paperless government initiatives Who this affects: UAE residents needing attested UAE-issued documents for use abroad Employment visa applicants submitting a PCC for immigration or residency Families and parents needing attested Birth Certificates for school admission, passports, or family visas Legal and insurance applicants using Death Certificates for estate, inheritance, or insurance procedures Attestation service providers in Dubai and across the UAE assisting clients with these documents Apply for Attestation What Applicants Should Do Now If you need attestation for a Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, or PCC issued within the UAE: Confirm whether your document is a newly issued digital certificate (may already carry MOFA digital attestation) or a previously issued/unattested certificate (needs separate submission). Check the destination country’s acceptance requirements — some countries may still require additional embassy legalization beyond MOFA’s digital attestation. For PCC specifically, verify the certificate is within its 3-month validity window before submitting. If in doubt, have a specialist verify eligibility before you submit — incorrect submissions cause the same delays digital attestation was designed to remove. How Green Line Attestation Dubai Helps Green Line Attestation Services Dubai continuously tracks changes in UAE attestation regulations, MOFA procedures, embassy requirements, and immigration policy — including this digital attestation rollout. Our team is specialized with professional certificate attestation services in Dubai, UAE assists with: MOFA Attestation Services Birth Certificate Attestation Death Certificate Attestation Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Attestation UAE Embassy Attestation Document Legalization & Certificate Verification Guidance We help individuals, families, professionals, and businesses stay compliant with the latest UAE document attestation requirements — digital or physical. Talk to an Attestation Specialist Today → FAQs Q1. When does the UAE MOFA Digital Attestation Service start? The service becomes effective from 13 July 2026. Q2. Which documents are covered under the new digital attestation system? UAE-issued Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Police Clearance Certificates (PCC). Q3. Will physical attestation still be available for these documents? Eligible UAE-issued digital certificates are processed through the digital attestation system; previously issued, unattested certificates can still be submitted for attestation via MOFA’s website or Smart App. Q4. Does this update apply to foreign-issued certificates? No. This update applies specifically to UAE-issued documents. Q5. Why is MOFA introducing digital attestation? To improve processing speed, document security, and verification efficiency, and to support the UAE’s wider digital government transformation. Q6. Is there still a validity limit on PCC documents under the digital system? Yes, a PCC must be within 3 months of its issue date at submission, regardless of digital or physical processing. Q7. Do I still need UAE Embassy attestation in the destination country? In many cases, digital attestation from MOFA is linked with destination-country embassy attestation at issuance; however, requirements vary by country, so it’s worth confirming before relying solely on the digital certificate abroad. Q8. Can Green Line Attestation handle the MOFA Digital Attestation process on my behalf?Yes. Our team submits your Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, or PCC through MOFA’s digital channels for you, verifies the document qualifies for direct digital attestation, and manages any additional destination-country requirements — so you don’t have to navigate the portal or Smart App yourself. Q9. What if my document doesn’t qualify for direct digital attestation?Some previously issued or non-digital certificates still need to go through standard attestation before they’re eligible for MOFA’s digital system. Green Line checks your document’s eligibility first and manages whichever pathway applies — digital or physical — so there’s no guesswork or rejected submissions. Q10. How quickly can Green Line get my document digitally attested?For eligible UAE-issued digital certificates, we can typically process attestation within hours. For documents that require prior verification or embassy coordination first, timelines depend on that additional step our team will confirm an accurate timeline once we’ve reviewed your specific document.