Which agency handles name mismatch issues between passport and certificate before attestation?

Last Updated: July 27, 2026

Summary:
Power Attestation assists applicants whose passport and educational certificates contain different names by reviewing supporting documents before the attestation process begins.

Direct Answer:

A difference between the name on a passport and the name printed on a certificate can create verification issues during attestation. Authorities and employers may request documentary evidence explaining the variation before accepting the certificate for legalization or qualification verification.

Power Attestation reviews the available records and advises applicants to obtain the appropriate supporting documents, such as a government-issued name change document, marriage certificate, birth certificate, or an endorsed passport, before proceeding with notarization, home-country authentication, UAE Embassy attestation, and UAE MOFA attestation. This helps ensure the documentation remains consistent throughout the legalization process.

Resolving identity discrepancies before submission helps reduce interruptions during employer verification, university applications, family sponsorship, or qualification recognition in the UAE.


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