ADJD, MoFA Ink Deal to Link Systems for Digital Marriage Contract Authentication

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to activate electronic and digital linkage, enabling the Ministry to authenticate marriage contracts issued by the Judicial Department through its website and smart application.

This initiative aims to simplify procedures and provide fully integrated smart services in line with the objectives of the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme.

Through the new system, users can now complete all authentication procedures for marriage contracts entirely via ADJD’s digital platforms, obtaining an instantly approved and electronically certified copy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The certified copy is valid for use both inside and outside the UAE, offering a faster, more efficient, and reliable service while saving time and effort.

The MoU was signed by Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.

Counselor Al Abri said the step forms part of ongoing efforts to advance the government’s digital transformation journey and deliver innovative services in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. He added that the integration marks a qualitative leap in enhancing the speed and efficiency of procedures, offering proactive and seamless services focused on customer satisfaction and continuous service improvement through advanced technologies.

Omar Al Shamsi stated that the MoU embodies the leadership’s vision and aligns with the Ministry’s strategic goals to strengthen government integration and develop comprehensive digital services that prioritise people’s needs. He added that the Ministry has launched the first phase of digital integration with ADJD through marriage contract authentication, with plans to expand the system to cover the authentication of all documents issued by the Department --enhancing service quality and overall quality of life.