Justice Ministry streamlines procedures with new instant letters service

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Manama :The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf has introduced a new instant letters issuance service at the Minors Affairs Administration, as part of Bahrain’s wider programme to modernise and digitise government services, according to official statements.

 The new service allows beneficiaries to receive approved official letters immediately, either by visiting the service centre or through the national eGovernment portal, bahrain.bh, significantly reducing processing time and administrative steps.

 Justice Affairs Undersecretary Judge Issa Sami Al Mannai said the initiative is designed to streamline procedures, shorten waiting periods, and improve the overall quality and efficiency of public services, in line with Bahrain’s digital transformation goals.

 Under the updated system, beneficiaries can instantly obtain letters and authorisations related to financial entitlements and real estate matters, including correspondence on financial support, dividend transfers, property disposal requests, title deed collection, insurance deposit refunds, and the activation or closure of electricity and water accounts.

 The service also covers vehicle, commercial, and official documentation, such as authorisations to remove vehicle non-disposal restrictions, permission to cross the King Fahd Causeway, renew commercial registrations and employee residencies, as well as issuing official statements and certificates linked to case files.

 Additional services include certificates confirming the termination of guardianship and documents verifying the existence of a natural guardian, helping to simplify legal procedures and enhance service delivery for beneficiaries.

 The launch comes amid broader government efforts to re-engineer public services, with more than 1,300 government services documented and published, and around 800 services currently undergoing development across various sectors. These reforms are informed by public feedback through platforms such as Tawasul, investor input, and service quality assessments, supporting Bahrain’s ongoing drive to improve efficiency, transparency, and user experience in government services.