Notarising Documents for Use Outside the UAE
Documents notarised in Dubai for use in another country. Tell us the destination first and we draft to what that country expects.
In short
- In-house notary publicAt our Business Bay office
- Online appointmentsBy video call, verified with UAE PASS
- Home visitsYour home, office or meeting in Dubai
- 24/7Appointments any day, any time
A document for use abroad has to satisfy two people: the notary here and the authority that receives it there. We draft it with the destination in mind, complete the notarisation, and tell you what comes next. The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so documents usually go on to MOFAIC and the destination country’s embassy.
Documents we prepare for use abroad
Statutory declarations
For Canada, the UK, the US, Australia and other countries, worded for the destination.
- The destination country
- Any template you were sent
Fee AED 300 affidavit fee
Powers of attorney for use abroad
Authorising someone to act for you in another country.
- Passport copy of the agent
- What they must be able to do
Fee AED 100 per party
Certified copies for foreign use
Copies certified against the original, where the receiving body accepts a notarial certification.
- The original document
Fee AED 100 per party
Consent and no objection letters
Travel consent, sponsorship and similar letters to a foreign authority.
- Who the letter is addressed to
- Relationship documents
Fee AED 200 per party
Company documents for foreign filing
Resolutions and company documents for a registry or bank outside the UAE.
- Trade licence and memorandum
- The receiving body’s requirement
Fee Depends on stated value
Life and status certificates
Confirmations of status for a pension body, bank or registry abroad.
- The form they sent you
- Original ID
Fee Quoted per matter
In person, online or at your home
In person at our Business Bay office
Meet our in-house notary public at Business Hub, Marasi Drive. Bring your originals and the document is signed and sealed in one visit.
Online notary appointment
Meet the notary by secure video call, with your identity confirmed through UAE PASS. The document is issued electronically.
Home or office visit
We come to your home, office or board meeting anywhere in Dubai. The government attendance fee is AED 1,000 per visit, not per signature.
How it works
- Name the destination country. And send any form or template the receiving body gave you.
- We confirm the document and what follows. Including the steps after notarisation.
- We draft it in Arabic and English. Using the wording the destination expects where we can establish it.
- You sign. At our Business Bay office, online through UAE PASS, or at your home.
- You receive the notarised document. Registered with Dubai Courts, ready for the next step.
Three things to know
The destination decides the wording. Name the country before we draft.
Notarisation is usually the first step. MOFAIC attestation and the embassy step often follow. Ask the receiving body for the full sequence.
There is no apostille for UAE documents. The UAE is not an Apostille Convention party, so the legalisation chain applies.
Cost for documents going abroad
Government fees for the notarial act here. Later steps are charged by whoever performs them. Our own fee is quoted in writing.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Executing and notarising an affidavit | AED 300 |
| General or special power of attorney | AED 100 per party |
| Electronic registration | AED 100 per party |
| Translation included in the instrument | AED 50 per page |
| Certificate from the notary’s registers | AED 300 |
Full schedule, with the source of every figure, on the fees page.
Questions about documents for abroad
Is notarisation enough on its own?
Usually not. MOFAIC attestation and an embassy step often follow. The receiving body sets the sequence.
Can I get an apostille in the UAE?
No. The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so documents go through attestation and legalisation instead.
Does the document have to be in Arabic?
Documents notarised in Dubai are bilingual. Notarising a translation included in the instrument is AED 50 per page.
Can I do this without coming to the office?
Often yes, online through UAE PASS or with a home visit. Send the document first and we confirm.
Which countries do you handle most?
Statutory declarations for Canada, the UK, the US and Australia are routine, but we handle other countries too.
What clients say
Google reviews
Had experience of getting some of my documents attested from the firm. Service was top notch. Mr. Ali explained everything in detail and was of great assistance. I would recommend the firm for any legal assistance or document attestation.
Highly recommended and excellent service. I had to do notarization for some documents and Miss Razan assisted us greatly with exceptional professionalism and courtesy.
Great and speedy service for getting the NOC to sponsor my child. Big thanks to Ali for handling everything smoothly and on time.
Excellent notary service. Everything was handled smoothly and professionally. They even agreed to schedule a call at a time that worked best for us, which was outside their usual practice, a real sign of their flexibility and client focus.
I am 100 percent satisfied with their true copy attestation, highly recommend.
I contacted this office for a notary today on Sunday. They processed my notary and I got my documents online the same day.
I needed a statutory declaration for New Zealand notarised. They did it for me online since I was based in Abu Dhabi. Thanks for your service.
Excellent service. They are an instant replying agency. Others take long hours to reply to simple questions. Highly recommended for notaries in Dubai.
Lovely staff, professional work, good knowledge. Highly recommended.
Our office
Business Hub, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Our in-house notary public sees clients here. You can also meet the notary online, or we come to your home or office.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| In person at the office | 24/7, by appointment |
| Online notary appointment | 24/7, by appointment |
| Home or office visit | 24/7, by appointment |