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Iran embassy attestation and notary services for Iranians in the UAE
Most Iranian families in the UAE have papers that must be signed here and used in Iran: a power of attorney so a relative can deal with property or an inheritance, a declaration, a consent for a child, or a notarised copy of a passport. We notarise them through our in-house notary public services, in person, online by video or at your home. After the notary, MOFA attests the paper and the Iranian embassy or consulate in the UAE legalises it. That last step is what most people mean by Iran embassy attestation.
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Home country
The issuing body or a notary
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Home country
The foreign ministry
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Home country
The UAE embassy or consulate there
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In the UAE
MOFA in the UAE
The same phrase is also used for the other direction: an Iranian degree, shenasnameh or marriage deed coming to the UAE. That route runs through offices in Iran, the UAE mission for Iran and then MOFA here. Both are on this page.
At a glance
- Power of attorney, affidavits, declarations, NOCs and true copies for use in Iran are notarised in person, online or at your home in the UAE.
- A UAE document going to Iran is attested by MOFA first, then legalised by the Iranian embassy or consulate in the UAE.
- An Iranian document coming to the UAE needs the Iranian foreign ministry and the UAE mission for Iran before MOFA. Source: MOFA FAQ.
- Persian text needs an Arabic or English translation for MOFA. Source: MOFA attestation service.
- The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention, and Iran does not appear in the HCCH status table either. Source: HCCH status table.
Side by side
Which direction is your file?
| UAE paper for use in Iran | Iranian paper for use in the UAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical case | Power of attorney, declaration, Dubai birth certificate for a child’s Iranian record | Degree for a job, shenasnameh or marriage deed for a visa |
| First step | Our notary, for a signed document | The issuing office in Iran, then translation |
| Foreign ministry | MOFA in the UAE | Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iran |
| Embassy step | Iranian embassy or consulate in the UAE | UAE mission for Iran |
| Last step | Sent to Iran | MOFA in the UAE |
Step by step
A power of attorney for Iran
A power of attorney lets a parent, sibling or lawyer act for you in Iran while you live here. People use it to sell or rent property, to follow an inheritance, to deal with a bank, or to collect and legalise documents for them.
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Wording.
Tell us each act the attorney must be able to do. Ask the office in Iran which form it accepts, a power signed before a notary public in the UAE and legalised, or another form, because that decides the route.
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Translation.
We add a Persian translation if the office in Iran wants one. See legal translation.
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Signing.
You sign before our notary in person, by video through UAE remote notarisation channels such as the Ministry of Justice e-Notary system and UAE PASS, or at home. We tell you if your document can be done online.
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MOFA.
MOFA attests the notarised power. A general power of attorney is on MOFA’s commercial list.
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Iranian mission.
The Iranian embassy or consulate in the UAE legalises it.
A UAE power of attorney has no fixed statutory validity period. See power of attorney notarised in Dubai.
Checklist
Other notary papers for Iran
- Declarations and affidavits, including a statement that two Latin spellings of your name belong to you. See affidavits before a notary.
- Consents for a child travelling with one parent. See NOC for a child visa.
- True copies of your passport or residence papers. See certified true copies.
Iranian documents coming to the UAE
The identity booklet (shenasnameh).
It is the Iranian record of birth, and later pages record marriage, divorce and children. Ask the UAE office which pages it wants translated. See birth certificate attestation.
The marriage deed.
An Iranian marriage is recorded in a marriage deed (sanad-e ezdevaj) issued by a registered marriage office. It is fuller than the note in the shenasnameh. See marriage certificate attestation.
Degrees, school certificates and police clearance.
Each is confirmed by its own issuing office in Iran before the translation and the foreign ministry. See degree attestation and police clearance attestation.
In Iran the document is usually translated before the ministry sees it, and the translation, not only the original, then carries the stamps. Ask the translator to translate into English or Arabic for use in the UAE.
Persian dates and Latin spellings
Iranian records use the Solar Hijri calendar. The Iranian year starts at Nowruz in March, so one Iranian year covers parts of two Gregorian years, and a quick conversion can land in the wrong one. Put your passport next to the translation and check the birth date yourself before it is stamped, since a stamped translation is hard to change.
Persian names have several Latin spellings, and the translator may choose a different one from your passport. Give the translator a passport copy and ask for the passport spelling of every name, including your father’s name.
How we help Iranian clients
- We draft and notarise powers of attorney, affidavits, declarations and consents for Iran.
- We add the Persian or Arabic translation where it is needed.
- We take notarised papers through MOFA and then to the Iranian mission.
- We check names and converted dates on translations from Iran before they are stamped.
- We come to your home, office, hospital or care home in the UAE. See home visit notary and online notary.
Prices
Prices
| Service | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney for use in Iran | From AED 1,500 | AED 100 per party on the federal schedule. Dubai private notary route: AED 100 per party registration plus AED 100 per signature |
| POA attestation at MOFA | From AED 150 | AED 150 personal or AED 2,000 commercial |
| Affidavit or declaration | From AED 600 | AED 300 as an affidavit, or AED 200 per party as a signature authentication |
| Legal translation | From AED 50 per page | AED 50 per page if notarised with the instrument |
| MOFA stage, personal document | From AED 150 | MOFA AED 150 |
| Iranian mission legalisation | Quoted when you book | Charged by the Iranian mission, at cost |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much are Iran embassy attestation charges?
The Iranian mission sets its own fees for documents going to Iran, and they change. We confirm the current fee for your document and charge it at cost, on top of our service price.
Can I make a power of attorney for Iran in Dubai?
Yes. You sign it before our notary, MOFA attests it, and the Iranian embassy or consulate in the UAE legalises it. First ask the office in Iran which form it accepts.
Can the Iranian consulate in Dubai attest my Iranian degree for a UAE job?
No. A degree for UAE use is legalised in Iran and stamped by the UAE mission for Iran, then MOFA attests it here. The Iranian mission handles documents going to Iran.
Is the shenasnameh enough for my child’s visa?
For many families it is the main record, but the office may also want the marriage deed. Ask the visa office which documents it wants before you order translations.
Ask us about an Iranian document
Send a photo of the document and any translation, and tell us where it will be used. Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7.
- Phone: +971 52 947 5935
- WhatsApp: +971 52 947 5935
- Email: info@dubainotaryservices.com
Sources for this page
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, FAQ (attestation chain and fees): https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/faqs
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attestation service (language requirement): https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/services/attestation
- HCCH status table, the UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41
- Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024 on notary fees: https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/2491
- Ministry of Justice, E-Notary: https://www.moj.gov.ae/en/services/esystems/e-notary.aspx