Certified Translation

Iraqi Marriage Certificate Translation

We provide certified translations of Iraqi marriage certificates for UK spousal visa applications, asylum cases, and family law proceedings. Our translators are experienced with Iraqi Personal Status Court marriage contracts from all regions and eras, including Sunni, Shia, and Christian religious court formats.

Why Choose Us for Iraq Marriage Certificate Translation

All Religious Court Formats

Expert translators familiar with Iraqi Sunni, Shia, and Christian religious court marriage certificate formats from all regions.

Spousal Visa & Asylum Ready

Certified translations accepted by the UK Home Office for spousal visa, asylum, and family reunion applications.

Kurdistan Region Expertise

Experience with bilingual Arabic-Kurdish marriage certificates from the Kurdistan Region's personal status courts.

Iraq Context

Iraqi marriages are registered through the Personal Status Court (Mahkamat Al-Ahwal Al-Shakhsiya). Marriage certificates from the Kurdistan Region may be bilingual in Arabic and Kurdish. Iraq has Sunni, Shia, and Christian religious courts that each issue marriage documentation in slightly different formats. Post-2003 formats differ from earlier versions.

Document Format

Iraqi marriage certificates include the names and details of both spouses, the Mahr amount, the date and place of marriage, witnesses' names, and the judge's or registrar's stamp. The format varies between federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and between different religious court systems.

What You'll Need

Clear scan or photograph of all pages of the Iraqi marriage certificate
All stamps and court endorsements clearly visible
Details of the intended use (e.g. spousal visa, asylum, family law)
Information about which region or court issued the certificate

Common Uses

Spousal visa and family reunion applications to the UK Home Office
Asylum and refugee status applications involving family claims
Divorce and family law proceedings in UK courts
Changing name on UK documents after marriage
Benefits and housing applications for resettled families

Iraqi marriage certificates for UK use may require authentication from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We provide case-by-case guidance on the legalisation process for Iraqi documents.

View Iraq legalisation requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you translate an Iraqi marriage certificate from the Kurdistan Region?

Yes. We translate marriage certificates from both federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Our translators handle bilingual Arabic-Kurdish documents and are familiar with both court systems.

My Iraqi marriage certificate is from before 2003. Can you still translate it?

Yes. Our translators are experienced with Iraqi documents from all eras. We accurately translate Baathist-era marriage certificates with their specific formats and terminology.

Is the translation accepted for UK spousal visa applications?

Yes. Our certified translations meet all UK Visas and Immigration requirements for spousal visa, fiance visa, and family reunion applications.

How quickly can you translate an Iraqi marriage certificate?

Standard turnaround is 2-3 working days. We prioritise urgent asylum and immigration cases. Call 0800 193 8888 or email hello@arabictranslation.co.uk.

Need Your Iraq Marriage Certificate Translated?

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