Saudi Birth Certificate Attestation from New Zealand
- 30 years of Saudi service experience
- ISO 9001 certified
- Support for families in New Zealand and overseas
- English and Arabic speaking team
- Secure handling of original civil documents
A New Zealand birth certificate (issued by BDM) may need to be attested before it can be used for family sponsorship, dependent residency, school enrolment or another official purpose in Saudi Arabia.
CLS manages the process from document review through to DIA Authentication, Saudi Embassy (Wellington) or Consulate-General (Auckland) legalisation where required and secure return.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Requirements vary depending on the child, sponsor, intended use and receiving authority.
Start your attestation in minutes
Attestation, apostille and embassy legalisation — send us the order yourself, and a consultant confirms the route, the documents and every charge before anything is lodged.
- Order receivedYour order reaches a consultant straight away, and you get an email confirming what we have.
- Document review and quoteA consultant checks your documents against the destination’s current requirements, confirms the attestation, government, embassy and courier charges, and sends your invoice.
- Authentication and legalisationWe lodge with DIA and, where required, the destination’s embassy or consulate, tracking each stage for you.
- Return and completionFinished documents come back the way you chose, with a scanned copy emailed on completion.
What Is Saudi Birth Certificate Attestation?
Saudi birth certificate attestation verifies a New Zealand birth certificate so it can be formally accepted by an organisation or government authority in Saudi Arabia.
It may be required to establish:
Who Needs This Service?
Documents You May Need
Original New Zealand birth certificate (issued by NZ Births, Deaths and Marriages)
Passport copy of the child
Passport copies of the parents
Saudi sponsor or residency information
Marriage certificate of the parents where requested
Name change evidence
Signed CLS authority form
Arabic translation where required
Other supporting documents requested by the receiving authority
A commemorative certificate issued by a hospital or presented as a keepsake may not be suitable. A certificate issued by New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) is generally required.
How Birth Certificate Attestation Works
Step 1: Certificate and Document Review
CLS checks that the birth certificate is an eligible New Zealand civil document and reviews its intended use in Saudi Arabia, then reviews the names of the child and parents against the passports and identifies any differences requiring further evidence.
Step 2: DIA Authentication
The eligible certificate is submitted to DIA for the required New Zealand legalisation.
Step 3: Saudi Embassy Legalisation (where required)
CLS submits the authenticated certificate through the appropriate Saudi diplomatic mission.
Step 4: Secure Return
We check the completed legalisation and arrange secure delivery to the family or another nominated recipient.
What CLS Manages for Families
- Certificate eligibility review
- Parent and child detail checks
- DIA Authentication
- Saudi Embassy or Consulate submission
- Arabic translation coordination
- Application tracking
- Domestic or international return
Common Causes of Birth Certificate Delays
Every common cause of delay — and how CLS prevents it before submission.
Commemorative or Unofficial Certificates
Hospital records and commemorative certificates may not be accepted for formal legalisation.
Parent Name Differences
Spelling differences, changed surnames and inconsistent transliterations may need supporting evidence.
Missing Relationship Documents
A marriage certificate, custody document or consent letter may be requested depending on the purpose.
Damaged or Altered Certificates
Laminated, damaged or altered documents may require replacement before processing.
Translation Issues
The receiving authority may require a complete Arabic translation of the certificate and its legalisation pages.
Why Choose CLS?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saudi Birth Certificate Attestation through CLS.
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