Marriage Procedures in Qatar: Where to Find Official Info

Last reviewed: 26 October 2026

Marriage procedures in Qatar use separate services for the marriage contract and for attesting a marriage document for use abroad. Start with the official Hukoomi marriage-contract service. If you need attestation, use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Marriage Contract service.

The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) also has a Family Services section. Before applying for a marriage contract, check the current eligibility, required documents, steps and fees on the government service page.

The quick answer

• Marriage contract — begin with the official Hukoomi marriage-contract service page, which provides sections covering eligibility, required documents, steps, fees and frequently asked questions.
• Marriage-document attestation — use MOFA’s Marriage Contract service when the personal-status document needs legal status for use outside Qatar.

Applying for a marriage contract

The Hukoomi marriage-contract page is the official online starting point. Review its current eligibility and application information before submitting a request.

You can also consult the SJC Family Services section for family-related judicial services.

Attesting a marriage document through MOFA

MOFA’s Marriage Contract attestation service gives legal status to personal-status documents intended for use outside Qatar.

How to apply

• Online — through the MOFA website. You need an existing e-services account or must create one before submitting a case.
• In person — at the Department of Consular Affairs building, Sunday to Thursday from 7:30am to 1:00pm.

Attestation requirements

The document must carry the required live seals and signatures, ending with the seal and signature of a Qatari mission abroad or a foreign mission accredited to MOFA’s Department of Consular Affairs.

Qatar government authorities are responsible for certifying true copies of documents they issued. The Department of Consular Affairs will not attest a document that violates regulations in force in Qatar.

Fees

The MOFA Legalization page lists these personal-status document fees:

• Marriage contract attestation — QAR 100
• Marriage non-objection approval — QAR 100
• Marital approval — QAR 100

These are separate document categories; the services required depend on the application being made.

Marriage documents issued abroad

Before MOFA can attest a marriage document issued abroad, it must meet the ministry’s seal-and-signature requirements. Its authentication chain must end with the seal and signature of a Qatari mission abroad or a foreign mission accredited to the Department of Consular Affairs.

FAQs

Where do I start a marriage-contract application?

Begin with the official Hukoomi marriage-contract service and review its current eligibility, document, step and fee information.

What is the MOFA marriage-document attestation service for?

It gives legal status to personal-status documents intended for use outside Qatar.

How much does marriage-contract attestation cost?

MOFA lists the marriage-contract attestation fee as QAR 100.

Can I apply for MOFA attestation online?

Yes. You can submit a case through the MOFA website using an existing e-services account or a newly created account. In-person applications are also accepted at the Department of Consular Affairs building from Sunday to Thursday, 7:30am to 1:00pm.

What must the document contain before MOFA attestation?

It must carry the required live seals and signatures, ending with the seal and signature of a Qatari mission abroad or a foreign mission accredited to MOFA’s Department of Consular Affairs.

This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Review the current service details before submitting an application.

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