How to Apply for a Marriage Contract Through Dubai Courts
Start the correct Dubai Courts marriage-contract route for a Sharia or civil marriage and prepare the identity and eligibility records.
The short answer
Dubai Courts provides an official route for approved Sharia and civil marriage contracts. The correct route and supporting evidence depend on the couple’s circumstances, nationality, religion and legal eligibility.
What to do
1. Choose the correct marriage route
Review Dubai Courts’ current service conditions for Sharia or civil marriage instead of assuming the same checklist applies to every couple.
2. Prepare identity and status evidence
Use current passports, Emirates IDs or residence records and any marital-status, guardian or other documents required for the chosen route.
3. Legalise foreign records where required
Check whether overseas civil documents need official attestation and an approved Arabic legal translation before submission.
4. Review the issued contract carefully
Confirm names, dates, nationalities and conditions before using the contract for residence sponsorship, civil registration or another purpose.
Important: For unusual circumstances or a prior marriage, verify the exact requirements with Dubai Courts before booking or paying.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 7 October 2026 against Dubai Courts — Marriage Contract ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.