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How to Get Your Marriage Certificate Attestation in Kuwait?

Marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait requires visiting the Notarization Department in the competent courts and submitting the required documents, whether the marriage contract was issued inside or outside Kuwait.

Marriage Certificate Attestation in Kuwait

You can follow the simple steps below to attestation marriage certificate in Kuwait:

  • Book an appointment through the Meta platform at one of the Ministry of Justice’s service centers.
  • Visit the service center at the specified time.
  • Submit the required documents to the Notary Office at the Ahmadi Courts Complex or the Raqqa Courts Complex.
  • Pay the required fees.
  • Conclude and authenticate the marriage contract.

How to Get Your Marriage Certificate Attested from outside Kuwait

You can follow the simple steps below to attestation marriage certificate issued outside Kuwait:

  • Authentication of the marriage contract by the authority that issued the marriage contract.
  • Authentication of the marriage contract by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country that issued the marriage contract.
  • Authentication of the marriage contract by the Kuwaiti Embassy.
  • Authentication of the marriage contract by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kuwait.
  • Book an appointment for marriage contract authentication at one of the competent courts in Kuwait.
  • Visit the service center at the specified time.
  • Submit the required documents to the Family Court Notary Offices.
  • Pay the required fees.
  • Obtain a certified marriage contract.

Book an Appointment for Marriage Certificate Attestation in Kuwait

You can follow these simple steps below to book an appointment for marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait through the Meta portal: [1]

  • Visit Meta portalfrom here”.
  • Input your username and password for your personal account.
  • Click on “Log in”.

Book an Appointment for Marriage Certificate Attestation in Kuwait

  • Click on “Appointments search”.

Book an Appointment for Marriage Certificate Attestation in Kuwait

  • Click on “Services Categories” below the Ministry of Justice icon.
  • Select the Certificate Authentication Service from the list of services.
  • Select the desired service center.
  • Choose the appropriate time and date from the available appointments.
  • Confirm your appointment.

Marriage Certificate Attestation Documents in Kuwait

Below you can find the documents required for marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait:

Category Documents
Marriage Contract Issued in Kuwait
  • Original marriage contract.
  • Civil ID of husband and wife.
  • Civil ID or passport for residents.
  • Executive Committee letter and ID for illegal residents.
  • Original medical examination.
Marriage Contract Issued Outside Kuwait
  • Civil ID or nationality card for Kuwaitis
  • Civil ID or passport for residents
  • Civil ID or passport for illegal residents
  • Executive Committee letter and ID for illegal residents
  • Original marriage contract
  • Marriage certifying document

Marriage Certificate Attestation Conditions in Kuwait

Below you can find the marriage certificate attestation conditions in Kuwait:

Category Conditions
Marriage Contract Issued in Kuwait
  • The presence of both spouses and the wife’s guardian.
  • Payment of the required fees.
  • Submission of the civil ID cards of both spouses.
Marriage Contract Issued Outside Kuwait
  • The marriage contract has to be issued by an Islamic authority.
  • The marriage contract has to be authenticated by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • A non-Arab marriage contract has to be translated and authenticated by the Ministry of Justice’s Translation Department.
  • One of the parties or a representative of one of them have to be present for the authentication.

Marriage Certificate Attestation Fees in Kuwait

Below you can find the marriage certificate attestation fees in Kuwait:

Category Fees 
Marriage Contract Issued in Kuwait
  • Fixed fees: 1 Kuwaiti dinar.
  • Variable fees if transferring from a service center: 6 Kuwaiti dinars.
Marriage Contract Issued Outside Kuwait
  • Fixed fees: 1 Kuwaiti dinar.
  • Variable fees if transferring from a service center: 6 Kuwaiti dinars.

Conclusion

Authenticating a marriage certificate in Kuwait is a legal step to ensure the validity of marriages between citizens and residents, whether the marriage contract was issued within or outside Kuwait.

Questions & Answers

Where marriage certificate attestation can be obtained in Kuwait?

Where marriage certificate attestation can be obtained in Kuwait?

A marriage certificate attestation can be obtained in Kuwait by visiting the Notarization Department at the Kuwaiti courts.

Where can I get an attestation marriage certificate in Kuwait?

Where can I get an attestation marriage certificate in Kuwait?

A certified marriage certificate can be obtained in Kuwait from the Notarization Department of the Sharia Court.

Can I obtain a marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait online?

Can I obtain a marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait online?

Marriage certificates cannot be certified online in Kuwait.

Who can obtain a marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait?

Who can obtain a marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait?

Spouses or their legal representatives can obtain a certified marriage certificate in Kuwait.

How long does it take to get a marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait?

How long does it take to get a marriage certificate attestation in Kuwait?

The marriage certificate certification process in Kuwait takes approximately 15 minutes.

References

[1]metaprodapp.azurewebsites.netMeta portal13 يوليو 2025