The High Commission provides notary and authentication services for official documents issued by the Government of Maldives. For documents not issued by the Government of the Maldives, but which requires notarization by the High Commission must be referred to a Notary Public first for notarization before presenting it to the High Commission for services.
The applicants are required to fill a ‘Notary and Authentication Service Form” at the High Commission when requesting service.
At least 3 working days are required for notary and authentication services where verification is required from an external authority. The High Commission does not charge any fee for such services.
Services related to marriage registration in Maldives
If you are a Maldivian citizen who has been married abroad and wish to register your marriage in the Maldives, you are required to contact the Family Court directly for the registration process.
The contact details of the Family Court are as follows:
Telephone: +960 3325502, +960 3006101
If a Maldivian requires the High Commission’s services to attest or authenticate obtain documents for a marriage in India, the Maldivian national may apply for notary and authentication service, as noted above.
Services related to registering a birth of Maldivian citizen
If you are a Maldivian parent of a child born in India and wish to register your child's birth in the Maldives, you are required to contact the Department of National Registration directly for the registration process.
The contact details of the Department of National Registration are as follows:
Telephone: +960 3323814, +960 3315440
Email:
If a Maldivian parent of a child born requires the High Commission to attest or authenticate obtain documents for a birth in India, the Maldivian national may apply for notary and authentication service, as noted above.
