1 year ago
UAE Health Shifts Birth, Death Certificate Issuance to Local Bodies
The UAE's Ministry of Health (MoHAP) has stopped issuing birth and death certificates.
Now, different health authorities handle them based on where you live.
If you live in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, or Fujairah, you'll go through Emirates Health Services (EHS).
Dubai and Abu Dhabi will use their own local health authorities.
Birth certificates require parent IDs and a birth notification.
Death certificates need the deceased's ID and a death report.
Certificates can be used internationally after attestation.
UAE MoHAP no longer issues birth and death certificates.
Emirates Health Services (EHS) now handles services in northern emirates.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi health authorities continue local management.
Certificates issued by the new authorities are equivalent to the old ones.
The change reflects a shift towards decentralized, regional healthcare services.
- Who
- MoHAP previously; now EHS, DHA, and DoH
- What
- MoHAP no longer issues birth and death certificates.
- Where
- UAE: EHS in northern emirates, DHA in Dubai, DoH in Abu Dhabi
- When
- Transition completed; MoHAP has withdrawn services.
- Why
- To decentralize services and align with regional healthcare management.
Key facts
- Services Affected
- Birth & Death Certificates
- Issuing Authorities
- EHS, DHA, and DoH
- Certificate Cost
- AED 65 (~₹1,470)
- Birth Certificate Turnaround
- 1 working day
- Death Certificate Turnaround
- 5 minutes (e-certificate)
- Application methods
- Digital and in-person
