How to Get a Death Certificate in UAE (2025 Guide)

By / October 1, 2025
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Do you require knowing how to get a death certificate in the UAE when a loved one dies? The legal, financial, and personal cases that require management in this paper include the visa cancellations, inheritance, and insurance claims.

In this blog, I will explain how you can apply to have a death certificate in the UAE by Emirates Health Services, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) with simple steps, necessary paperwork, costs, and schedules.

Methods to Get a Death Certificate in the UAE

Dependence on the place of death is made on three major approaches:

  1. Emirates Health Services (EHS)
  2. Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
  3. Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

I will go through every step of each method.

1. Through the Emirates Health Services (EHS) Website

In case of a death in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, or Fujairah, the EHS is the body in charge.

Steps to Apply via EHS

Go to the official EHS portal
  • Log in with UAE Pass
    • The UAE Pass account is obligatory because the majority of the digital services in the country are now based on its use.
  • Click on Request for Death Certificate.
    • Go to the services section and select ” Issue of death certificate “.
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  • Ready and scan the needed documents:
    • Hospital/clinic death notification form.
    • The deceased’s passport and Emirates ID.
    • Passport and Emirates ID of the applicant (family member or legal representative).
    • Police clearance report (when the death was accidental or under investigation).
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  • Pay the service fee
    • Average cost: AED 60-100, depending on the situation and the quantity of ordered copies.
  • Online submission of the application.
    • When you submit, you are able to monitor the status using the same portal.
  • Receive the certificate
    • After you have received the approval, you can download the digital certificate or have a printed copy.

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2. Through the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

In some cases of death, death that needs to be documented at the federal level or is not covered by Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you will be required to apply to MOHAP.

Steps to Apply via MOHAP

  • Go to the MOHAP eServices portal.
    • Visit their website and visit the e-services section.
Visit the MOHAP eServices portal
  • Log in using UAE Pass
    • This step is a requirement, as is the case with EHS.
  • Choose Vital Events, then Death Certificate Issuance.
    • Go to the death certificate service.
Select Vital Events → Death Certificate Issuance
  • Add in the online application form.
    • Record information about the dead correctly.
  • Attach required documents:
    • Medical report or death notification.
    • Passport and Emirates ID of the deceased.
    • Passport and Emirates ID of an applicant.
    • Police indicate whether the death was unnatural or under investigation.
  • Pay the service fee
    • Prices depend on the number of copies and the cause and range between AED 65-150.
  • Inspection and verification of applications.
    • MOHAP verifies the information and checks all uploaded information.
  • Receive your certificate
    • It will be available in digital form once approved or in hard copy upon request at an MOHAP service center.

3. Through the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Website

In case the death took place in Dubai, you must apply to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Steps to Apply via DHA

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Website
  • Go to Health Licensing and Vital Events, Death Certificate.
    • Choose the particular service of death certificates.
search Death Certificates
  • Fill out the online form
    • Give all the necessary details of the deceased.
  • Upload required documents:
    • Death notification form of an approved hospital or clinic under DHA.
    • Emirates ID and Passport of the deceased.
    • Passport and Emirates ID of an applicant.
    • Police or embassy letter (where foreign nationals are involved, or unnatural deaths).
  • Pay the service fee
    • Typically 70-100 AED, depending on specifications.
  • Submit your application
    • You are going to be informed through SMS and email.
  • Get or save your certificate.
    • A certificate is downloadable in digital format or can be picked up at a DHA service center of DHA.
issuence of new, copy and Repalcement death certificate

Key Documents You Must Have Ready

Regardless of the approach you take, there are documents that you must have. I will give you a list of the common ones here, to make life easier:

  • Death Notification Form by a hospital/clinic.
  • Passport of the deceased.
  • Emirates ID of the deceased.
  • Passport and Emirates ID of an applicant.
  • Police clearance report (where death was unnatural or under investigation only).
  • The embassy letter can also be required for expatriates.

Typical Fees and Processing Time

  • Fees: AED 60-150(depending on authority and the number of copies ordered).
  • Processing time: It normally requires 13 days of working days to issue a certificate. It may be extended in case of the need for further validation (unnatural deaths).

Additional Tips for You

  • Do not forget to check your papers twice, or you will not be accepted.
  • When you deal with a foreign national, consult the concerned embassy or consulate, since some of them may need further procedures.
  • You will want both a copy and a printed version of the certificate because the different authorities will want them in varying formats.
  • Not sure what authority to use, inquire by calling 800 11111 (EHS), 800 11111 (MOHAP helpline), or 800 342 (DHA).

FAQs

1. What is the procedure for applying for a death certificate in the UAE?

Use EHS (Northern Emirates) or MOHAP (federal level), or DHA (Dubai). Post the documents, fees, and download the certificate.

2. The time to obtain a death certificate?

Processing time is short: 1-3 working days. The issuance of the certificate by DHA in Dubai can take place in under 24 hours.

3. How much are the fees?

The prices are between AED 60 and 150 based on the authority, copies, and the language (Arabic or English).

4. Am I eligible as an external applicant?

Yes. You may apply remotely using UAE Pass, or you may authorise a person within the UAE to represent you.

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Final Thoughts

Being a person who has studied and written about official UAE processes over the years, I can attest to the confusion it can create initially. However, as soon as you get to know which authority should be involved in the case, EHS in the cases of the northern emirates, MOHAP in the case of the federal coverage, and DHA in the case of Dubai, the process becomes significantly more understandable.

This is a document that can be painful to get due to what it entails, but this is a document that is necessary in order to defend your rights and get legal things settled. By addressing it early enough, you ensure that the rest of it bank, property, and visa cancellations can be undertaken without having to stress unnecessarily.

About The Author

Asad Ullah is the founder of ArabianAuraCentral.com and a long-time researcher of everyday life in the UAE. He writes clear and practical guides to help people understand complex topics like insurance renewals, telecom setups, government rules, and travel services in the Emirates. His goal is to simplify confusing systems so readers can save time, avoid stress, and get things done confidently. Asad’s content is based on real-life experience, hands-on testing, and a deep understanding of how UAE services work. When he’s not writing, he’s usually exploring a new city bus route, testing mobile apps, or helping someone figure out how to fix a rejected Emirates ID.

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