Notary services in Business Bay
Notary services in Dubai, prepared and booked for you
Notary Services Dubai provides notary services, notarization services and notary attestation support for anyone who needs a document notarised, attested or certified as a true copy in Dubai. We prepare your paperwork, draft or translate it where needed, and book your appointment with a Dubai Courts notary public, a licensed private notary or the Ministry of Justice E-Notary system, whichever channel your document needs.
Services
Documents we most often prepare
The documents that come through us fall into a small number of groups, and each has its own quirks.
Property, company, vehicles
Power of attorney
General and special POAs for property, company matters, vehicle transactions, court cases and inheritance.
Power of attorney in Dubai
Copies
Certified true copy
Passports, Emirates ID, bank statements, degree certificates and other originals people need copied and endorsed.
Certified true copy attestation
Sworn statements
Affidavits and declarations
Single status, residency, support, and other sworn statements.
How to get one
Attestation
Documents attestation
Attestation in the country of issue, then MOFAIC attestation here.
Read more
Company
Corporate notary services
Memoranda of association, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions and other corporate instruments that need a notary’s seal before they can be filed or used.
Corporate notary services
Remote
Online notary services
Some documents can be handled through the Ministry of Justice E-Notary system when personal attendance in Dubai is not possible.
Online notary services in Dubai
At home
Notary services at home
For documents that allow it, a notary attending you rather than the other way round.
Notary services at home
Each of these has its own set of required supporting documents, which we confirm with you before booking so you are not turned away for missing paperwork.
Quick answer
At a glance
- We provide notary services and notary attestation services across Dubai, working with Dubai Courts notaries public, licensed private notaries and the Ministry of Justice.
- Dubai has two notary routes: the Dubai Courts notary public and licensed private notaries on the Dubai Courts roll. Read the public vs private comparison.
- The Ministry of Justice also runs an E-Notary system for some remote and electronic notarial acts.
- The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention (no apostille route), so foreign documents go through attestation and legalisation instead.
- Turnaround depends on the document and the office booked that day.
- Fees depend on the document type and who notarises it.
What we do
What Notary Services Dubai actually does
Notary Services Dubai is a notary services provider based in Business Bay, Dubai. When you send us a document, we check it against what the notary, MOFAIC or the embassy will actually require, draft or format it if it needs that, translate it where a legal translator is needed, and book the appointment. The notary public or private notary then carries out the notarial act: checking identity, witnessing the signature, and applying the seal.
Preparing it properly the first time is most of the value we add.
Most people arrive here confused about which office does what: a power of attorney, an affidavit, a certified true copy of a bank statement and a MOFAIC attestation are four different processes with four different outcomes. We sort out which one applies to your document, prepare it so it is not rejected at the counter, and book you into the correct channel.
Know the words
Notarisation, attestation and certified true copy: the difference
These three words get used interchangeably, and that is where most mistakes happen.
| Notarisation | Attestation | Certified true copy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A notary public witnesses a signature or certifies a document, confirming the signer’s identity and that they signed willingly. | A further step, usually done by a government body such as MOFAIC, confirming that a document or the signature and seal on it are genuine. | A copy of an original document endorsed as a true copy of that original. |
| Keep in mind | A UAE power of attorney for local use is usually just notarised. | It lets the document be used in another country or by another authority. A foreign degree certificate used in the UAE usually needs attestation in the country of issue, then MOFAIC attestation here. | It does not certify that the original itself is genuine, only that the copy matches it. |
A single task can need one, two or all three.
Three channels
Which notary route fits your document
Dubai runs more than one notarial system, and the right one depends on your document and where you are.
1
Dubai Courts notary public
The government notarial service, used for a wide range of instruments including powers of attorney, acknowledgements and company resolutions.
2
Licensed private notaries
Lawyers licensed by Dubai Courts as notaries and listed on its roll, who carry out the same kinds of notarial acts, often with more flexible booking.
3
Ministry of Justice E-Notary system
A federal system for remote and electronic notarial acts, useful when personal attendance in Dubai is not possible.
We compare all three, plus when each one is the better fit for your situation, on our public vs private notary page and our notary public in Dubai guide.
Five steps
How the process works
01
Tell us what you need
Call, WhatsApp or email us with the document type and where it needs to be used.
02
We check and prepare it
We review the draft, tell you what supporting documents and identification to bring (passport, Emirates ID, trade licence, depending on the case), and arrange translation through a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice where the document needs to be in Arabic.
03
We book the notary or authority
Depending on the document, that is a Dubai Courts notary public, a licensed private notary, the Ministry of Justice E-Notary system, or MOFAIC for attestation.
04
The notary or authority carries out the act
You attend in person or, where the document allows it, remotely. The notary checks identity, witnesses the signing, and applies the seal.
05
You collect or receive the document
We confirm what happens next if the document is going abroad, such as a further attestation step or an embassy stage.
Reference
A to Z document index
Every document in our published price list, sorted by name. Pick a letter to narrow the list, then press Estimate to add it to the fee calculator.
Price list
Fee calculator
Notary and attestation fees are not one flat number. They depend on the type of document, whether it is a personal or commercial instrument, whether translation is needed, and which route your document goes through. Add as many services as you need below. Read how notary fees in Dubai work.
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Samples
Sample documents
What a notary stamp and a certified true copy endorsement look like. Select an image to enlarge it.
Authorities and banks
Where your documents are often used
Remote and away from the office
Online, at-home and urgent requests
Not every notarial act requires you to sit in an office. Some documents can be handled through the Ministry of Justice E-Notary system or with a notary attending you rather than the other way round, and some requests are genuinely time-sensitive.
Online and at home
We cover the online route on our online notary services in Dubai page and the at-home route on our notary services at home page. If your document is urgent, tell us when you contact us.
Areas we cover
Notarial and attestation systems differ slightly by emirate, and we handle requests across the UAE, not only Dubai. If your document needs to go through Abu Dhabi or Sharjah instead, see our notary in Abu Dhabi and notary public Sharjah pages for what changes there.
What shapes the cost
Fees depend on the type of document, whether it is a personal or commercial instrument, whether translation is needed, and which route (Dubai Courts notary public, a private notary, or MOFAIC attestation) your document goes through. We set out what is known about the fee structure on our notary services fees in Dubai page.
Who does not need us
If your matter falls under DIFC jurisdiction, DIFC Courts runs its own notary service and that is the correct route, not an onshore Dubai notary. If you already hold a notary appointment and simply need translation or courier support, tell us that directly so we do not duplicate what is already arranged.
Across the UAE
Notary services in all seven emirates
Dubai clients can choose online, in person or a home visit. In the other six emirates the service is online, and if you would rather see a notary in your own emirate, our partner firms there can help.
Dubai
Online, in person or at home
Send your document online, meet the notary in person, or book a home visit if you cannot travel. We prepare the paperwork and book the appointment either way.
- Online
- In person
- Home visit
Emirate
Ajman
- Online
Local notary through a partner firm, if you prefer.
Emirate
Umm Al Quwain
- Online
Local notary through a partner firm, if you prefer.
Emirate
Ras Al Khaimah
- Online
Local notary through a partner firm, if you prefer.
Emirate
Fujairah
- Online
Local notary through a partner firm, if you prefer.
Online services work the same way from every emirate: you send the document, we check it and prepare it, and we tell you which route fits. See how online notary services work.
Avoid these
Common mistakes that cause delays
- Bringing a photocopy of an ID document instead of the original.
- Signing a power of attorney before the notary appointment. The notary needs to witness the signature.
- Assuming a document notarised in the UAE is automatically valid abroad without the attestation and, where relevant, embassy steps that follow it.
- Asking for an apostille. The UAE does not accept apostilles: it is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so the document needs attestation instead.
- Leaving translation to the last minute when the notary requires an Arabic version prepared by a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice.
Notary services and notary attestation services in Dubai
Send us your document, we prepare it and book the right notary
Tell us what document you have and where it needs to be used. We check it, prepare it, and book you with a Dubai Courts notary public, a licensed private notary or the Ministry of Justice E-Notary system.
Powers of attorney, affidavits, certified true copies, consent letters and company documents.
Business Bay, Dubai
Reviews
What clients say
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Quote request
Ask for a quote
Tell us what document you have and where it needs to be used. Attach a copy or a draft if you have one.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Notary Services Dubai actually do, and who does the notarising?
We prepare your document, confirm what the notary or authority will require, and book the appointment. The notarial act itself, checking identity, witnessing the signature and applying the seal, is carried out by a licensed notary public, a private notary or the relevant government channel.
How long does notarisation take in Dubai?
It depends on the document and which office is handling it. We confirm a realistic timeframe once we know what you need and which route it goes through.
Are public notary services in Dubai free?
No. Notarial acts carried out through the Dubai Courts notary public and licensed private notaries are charged under a set fee schedule, and private notaries add a professional fee on top of the government rate.
Can a document be notarised without a notary stamp?
No. The notary’s seal or stamp, alongside the signature and any record kept by the notary, is part of what makes a document notarised. A document without it has not gone through notarisation.
What attestation is required for documents used in the UAE?
A foreign document usually needs attestation in the country where it was issued, sometimes including the UAE embassy there, followed by MOFAIC attestation once it reaches the UAE. Which steps apply depends on the document and the country of issue, so we confirm the exact chain for your case. See our documents attestation in Dubai page for more detail.
Can a notarised letter be handwritten?
The content can be drafted by hand in some cases, but most notaries and authorities expect a typed document so the wording is clear and unambiguous. We can help format or type a document that is currently handwritten.
Can I get a notarised letter if I am outside the UAE?
In some cases, yes, through the Ministry of Justice E-Notary system or by using a power of attorney to authorise someone in the UAE to act for you. Which option fits depends on the document.
Do I need an Arabic translation before notarisation?
Many notarised instruments in the UAE are drafted in Arabic, sometimes alongside an English version, and any translation used officially must come from a legal translator registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice. We arrange this translation as part of preparing your document where it is needed.
Guides
Latest articles
Consent letters
Child travel consent in the UAE
Consent for a parent or guardian travelling with a child without both parents.
Read the guide
Power of attorney
How to notarize a UAE power of attorney from abroad
When personal attendance in Dubai is not possible, and which remote options may fit your document.
Read the guide
Certified copies
Certified true copy attestation in Dubai
Passports, Emirates ID, bank statements, degree certificates and other originals people need copied and endorsed.
Read the guide
Get started
Talk to us about your document
Call or WhatsApp +971 54 380 1094, or email support@notaryservicesdubai.com, and tell us what document you have and where it needs to be used. We are at Empire Heights Tower B, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai. You can also browse our services page or get in touch through our contact page.