In force Last amended 22/9/1445 AH

Saudi Civil Status Law

نظام الأحوال المدنية

The Civil Status Law of Saudi Arabia. This page presents the official Arabic text of each article with plain-English explanations for residents and businesses.

Articles
96
In force
96
Amended
24
Issued
20/4/1407 AH

Issued by: مرسوم ملكي رقم م/7 بتاريخ 20 / 4 / 1407 · قرار مجلس الوزراء رقم 1 بتاريخ 11 / 1 / 1407

Each article shows the official Arabic text, which is the only legally binding version, followed by our plain-English explanation.

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Articles of the Saudi Civil Status Law