Family Status Affidavits in Dubai
Sworn statements about your family status, for embassies, schools, banks and authorities. We draft them in Arabic and English and our in-house notary public attests them.
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 Dubai notary can take and attest sworn affidavits, and that is how most family status statements are made: marital status, a parent’s acknowledgement of a child, or how separated parents share custody. For non-Muslim residents we draft the affidavit, check it against what the receiving body asked for, and complete the notarisation. Family matters of Muslims, such as custody, lineage and divorce, are decided by the court, not by a notary, and we tell you so at the start.
Family affidavits we prepare
Marital status affidavit
A sworn statement of whether you are single, married, divorced or widowed, for an embassy or authority that asks for one.
- Passport and Emirates ID
- Any divorce or death certificate that applies
Fee AED 300
Parentage acknowledgement
A parent’s sworn statement acknowledging a child, where a school, embassy or registry asks for it.
- The child’s birth certificate
- Both parents’ identification
Fee AED 300
Custody arrangement affidavit
Separated non-Muslim parents recording how they share custody, travel and schooling decisions.
- Any court order or agreement already made
- Both parents’ identification
Fee AED 300
Guardian consent
A parent’s sworn consent for a named guardian to act for a child, for example for school or travel.
- The child’s passport
- The guardian’s passport copy
Fee AED 300
Same person or name affidavit
A sworn statement that two spellings of a family member’s name belong to one person.
- Documents showing both spellings
Fee AED 300
Affidavits for use abroad
Family affidavits for an authority outside the UAE, worded for the destination country.
- The destination country
- The receiving body’s template, if any
Fee AED 300
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
- Tell us who is asking, and for what. Send the receiving body’s request or template if you have one.
- We confirm a notary can do it. For Muslim family matters we tell you to go to the court instead.
- We draft the affidavit in Arabic and English. Every name taken from a passport.
- You read it and swear it. At our Business Bay office, online through UAE PASS, or at your home.
- You receive the attested affidavit. Registered with Dubai Courts, with a verification barcode.
What the law says about custody
Muslim families. Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 on Personal Status, in force from 15 April 2025, ends custody at 18. From 15, a child can choose which parent to live with, unless the child’s interest requires otherwise. These matters go to the court.
Non-Muslim families. Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status applies to non-Muslims in the UAE, including Dubai, unless they choose their home country’s law. After divorce, custody is joint and equal between both parents.
An affidavit does not replace a court order. It records what you state under oath. Where a court has ruled, the order decides, and a divorce must be registered with the court to be recognised.
Family affidavit cost
Government fees, from Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024. Our own fee for drafting and translation is quoted in writing before work starts.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Executing and notarising an affidavit | AED 300 |
| Electronic registration | AED 100 per party |
| Translation included in the instrument | AED 50 per page |
| Notary attending outside the office | AED 1,000 |
Full schedule, with the source of every figure, on the fees page.
Family affidavit questions
Can a notary make a custody declaration for a Muslim family?
No. Under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013, a notary cannot attest documents on the family affairs of Muslims. Custody, lineage and divorce for Muslims are handled by the court.
What law covers custody for non-Muslims in Dubai?
Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status, unless the parties choose their home country’s law. After divorce, custody is joint and equal.
At what age does custody end?
Under the Personal Status Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024, custody ends at 18, and at 15 a child can choose which parent to live with.
Can I swear a family affidavit online?
Often yes, with your identity confirmed through UAE PASS. Send the request first and we confirm.
Does an affidavit prove my marriage or divorce?
It records what you state under oath. The marriage or divorce certificate is the proof; a divorce must be registered with the court.
What clients say
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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 |