Divorce Certificate or Decree – Embassy Legalization for Arab Countries

The Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)®, based in Washington D.C., offers professional embassy legalization services for U.S.-issued divorce certificates and divorce decrees. Whether you're remarrying abroad, updating your civil status, applying for residency, or handling inheritance matters in an Arab country, your divorce documents must be authenticated and legalized to be officially recognized overseas.

We streamline this complex process to ensure your divorce paperwork is legally valid and accepted by all relevant government and embassy authorities.

What Is a Divorce Certificate or Divorce Decree?

• A Divorce Certificate is issued by a state’s vital records office and confirms the date and place where a divorce was finalized.
  
  

• A Divorce Decree is a court-issued document that outlines the final terms and conditions of the divorce judgment.
  
  

Both documents may be required for:

• Marriage abroad or spousal visa applications
  
  

• Legal name changes
  
  

• Property or inheritance rights
  
  

• Custody and guardianship abroad
  
  

Arab countries typically require that such documents be fully legalized to be considered valid in official or religious matters.

Why Legalize Divorce Documents?

If your divorce documentation is being used outside the United States—especially in Arab League countries—it must undergo the following steps:

1. State-Level Certification
   You must obtain a certified copy from the issuing state’s vital records office (certificate) or court (decree).
   
   

2. Secretary of State Authentication
   The certified document must be authenticated by the state’s Secretary of State.
   
   

3. U.S. Department of State Authentication
   We submit the authenticated document to the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. (approx. 9 business days).
   
   

4. Embassy Legalization
   We then submit the document to the embassy of your destination Arab country for final legalization.
   
   

📌 We recommend confirming whether your destination requires the certificate, the decree, or both.
💡 Standard processing saves you $20 per document vs. expedited.

Legalization Pricing & Processing by Country

We offer complete divorce document legalization services for the following Arab countries:

All totals include:

• AACC service fee
  
  

• U.S. Department of State authentication
  
  

• Embassy legalization fee
  
  

Why Choose AACC?

• ✅ Trusted Legalization Provider
  We serve individuals, attorneys, immigration offices, and U.S. expats nationwide.
  
  

• 🏛 Experts in Arab Embassy Requirements
  We handle all documentation types for all 22 Arab embassies in Washington D.C.
  
  

• ⚡ Expedited Services Available
  Choose rush processing when time is critical.
  
  

• 🛡 End-to-End Support
  We review, process, track, and return your documents safely and securely.
  
  

Get Your Divorce Documents Legalized Today

Let AACC help you legalize your divorce certificate or decree quickly and correctly. Whether you're planning to remarry or managing legal affairs overseas, we ensure your documents are recognized by Arab authorities.

📞 Call: (410) 757-5544
✉ Email: aacc@arabchamber.com
📝 Submit your document for a free review and quote