Frequently Asked Questions

A Notary Public is a government official at a state-run center (e.g., Dubai Courts). A Private Notary is also a licensed official but offers mobile services, coming to your location for added convenience and privacy, typically at a premium cost.

Yes, any document submitted to an official UAE Notary Public must be in Arabic or a bilingual format with Arabic text alongside the other language. A document solely in another language will be rejected.

Yes, Dubai's e-notary system allows for the remote notarization of many documents, including POAs, via secure video conference. This is an ideal solution for clients who are outside the UAE.

All shareholders or their legally appointed representatives must be present before the Notary Public with their original IDs. The MOA must be legally drafted and presented in the required bilingual format.

The Notary Public will reject any document with errors, handwritten amendments, or inconsistencies. It is crucial that the document is perfectly drafted beforehand, which is a key part of the value our firm provides.

Yes, for the documents it is approved for, an e-notarization carries the same legal weight as a traditional in-person notarization within the UAE and is increasingly recognized internationally.

Absolutely. We specialize in drafting legally compliant Powers of Attorney, MOAs, and other agreements to ensure they meet the strict standards of the Dubai Notary Public, guaranteeing a smooth and successful notarization.

This is a service where a neutral third party observes the signing of a document to attest to the identity of the signatory and the voluntary nature of the act. It adds a layer of security to contracts and wills, and is different from notarization which involves a state-appointed official.

For international use, Certified True Copies are typically certified by licensed lawyers in the UAE. They verify the original document and affix their legal stamp on the photocopy.

Yes, presenting the original document is mandatory. The lawyer must compare the original directly against the photocopy to ensure it is a true, unaltered replica before they can certify it.

The main benefit is security. It allows you to provide a legally recognized equivalent of your important document without ever having to send the irreplaceable original overseas, eliminating the risk of loss or damage.

At our firm, this is an instant service. When you visit our office with the original document and your ID, the entire process is usually completed in just a few minutes.

We most frequently certify passports, Emirates IDs, educational degrees and transcripts, utility bills (for proof of address), and marriage or birth certificates for immigration and university applications.

A copy certified by a UAE lawyer is widely accepted internationally. However, for official government use in another country, it may require further legalization steps like Attestation or an Apostille, which we also provide.

No. In the UAE context, a "certified true copy" of a personal document is done by a lawyer. A "notarized copy" usually refers to a document whose signature has been witnessed by a Notary Public. They are distinct legal acts.

Document Attestation is the process of getting stamps and seals from various government departments to make a document issued in one country legally valid for use in another country.

MOFA stands for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A MOFA attestation is typically the final stamp required in the legalization process, both in the document's home country and upon its arrival in the UAE.

An Apostille is a simplified, single certificate of attestation that is recognized by all member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. If both the issuing and receiving countries are members, an Apostille replaces the need for multi-step embassy legalization.

Attestation of your degree is mandatory in the UAE to obtain a residency visa for most professional job titles. It proves to the authorities that your educational qualification is genuine and from a recognized institution.

Yes. This is our specialty. We offer a full end-to-end service where we manage every step of the attestation process on your behalf, from the initial certification in the home country to the final MOFA stamp in the UAE.

No. For document attestation, you do not need to be physically present. We can process your documents regardless of your location through our secure courier partnerships.

The timeline varies greatly depending on the country of origin and the specific document. It can range from 1-2 weeks to over a month. We will provide you with a clear timeline estimate based on your specific case.

The best way is to contact us with the details of your request (service needed, document type, country of origin). We will provide a detailed, all-inclusive quote with no hidden fees, usually within a few business hours.

We accept a variety of payment methods for your convenience, including bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and cash payments at our office.

We believe in proactive communication. You will be assigned a dedicated case manager who will provide you with regular updates via your preferred method (email or WhatsApp) at every key stage of the process.

Yes, we offer secure and reliable domestic and international courier services to collect your documents from and deliver them back to your doorstep, anywhere in the world.

Yes. Our quotes are always comprehensive and transparent. They include all government fees, translation costs (if any), our service charges, and courier fees, so you know the exact final cost upfront.