Attesting Documents - New Zealand

Instructions

Start with Step 1.  Then take or send the resulting document(s) to the office listed in Step 2, then take or send the document(s) to the office in Step 3; and so on. All steps must be completed with the ultimate goal of having the document(s) attested by a U.A.E. Consulate or Embassy. We recommend you check the Web site of each organization or speak to them before proceeding as many of these organizations have specific hours for the receipt and delivery of documents, strict requirements for the submission of the document(s) and you will need to check the timelines and fees.

Step 1

Photocopy of document stamped by a Notary Public.

If the original marriage and birth certificates are to be attested and they bear the seal of the Registrar General, they do not need to be notarized.

Step 2

Have the document(s) endorsed by:

Department of Internal Affairs
Authentications Unit
Level 13, Prime Property Tower
86-90 Lambton Quay
Wellington
Tel: 04 470 2928
Email: authentication@egs.govt.nz
Web Site:  http://www.dia.govt.nz/

Step 3

Have the document(s) endorsed by:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Consular Division
195 Lambton Quay
Wellington
Tel: 04 439 8018 and 439 8074
Web Site:  http://www.mfat.govt.nz/

Step 4

And finally, ensure the document(s) are attested by:

U.A.E. Embassy
Consular Section
12 Bulwarra Close
O'Malley, ACT 2606
Tel: 02 6286 8802
Email:  uaeconsulate@bigpond.com
Web Site:  http://www.uaeembassy.org.au/