Abu Dhabi, UAE — The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has introduced a new service that allows marriage contracts to be delivered instantly through text messages and approved electronic channels.
This is the first service of its kind and it enables the marriage contract to be sent directly to the spouses during the contract session as soon as the officiant concludes the marriage contract and conducts the digital authentication.
Since the launch of this service in October 2022, the Judicial Department has processed approximately 7,000 digital marriage contracts.
The entire process can be completed electronically, including the option of conducting the marriage contract session remotely through video conference technology. The final document of the marriage contract can be shared through official channels using a digital signature.
The service allows customers to submit their applications through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s website using UAE Pass. After obtaining approval, they can complete the procedures and make electronic payments. They can then use the appointment booking system to choose whether to conduct the marriage contract in person or remotely via video call. The marriage contract is delivered digitally once the officiant completes the necessary procedures.
This digital service also offers flexibility in selecting the desired date for conducting the marriage contract. Customers can review the available times of the authorized officiants and receive the results of the suitors’ medical examination automatically. Additionally, the service eliminates the need for paper records of the officiant by providing an electronic contract number that is digitally authenticated.
