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True Copy of Degree Certificate Dubai: Steps, Documents and Cost
A true copy of degree certificate Dubai employers, universities and visa offices ask for is a photocopy that a notary public has checked against your original and stamped as a faithful copy. You bring the original degree and we notarise the copy at our Business Bay office. The catch most people miss is that the copy is only as good as the original in front of the notary.
Many requests come back because the original was not available, or because the receiving office wanted more than a notary stamp. Check what the receiving office wants before you start.
True Copy of Degree Certificate in Dubai: What It Is and Who Needs It
A true copy confirms that the photocopy matches the original document. It does not confirm that the university issued the degree. That check belongs to the attestation chain, which is a separate process.
You may need one when you:
- apply for a job or a work visa and the employer wants a certified copy on file
- apply to a university or a professional body
- send a copy abroad and keep the original at home
- submit a degree to a UAE authority that will not keep the original
If the receiving office wants the degree itself attested, read our guide to degree certificate attestation for the UAE. For the general idea, see what a certified true copy is.
True Copy of Degree Certificate Requirements and Documents Required
Bring the following to the appointment:
- Your original degree certificate. A notary cannot certify a copy of a copy.
- Your passport or Emirates ID, so the notary can identify you.
- The copies you want certified, or ask us to prepare them.
- Any transcript or mark sheet that goes with the degree, if the receiving office wants it too.
- A note of where the copy will be used, so we can tell you whether more steps follow.
If the degree is in a language other than English or Arabic, a translation may be needed. Translations for official use are done by a legal translator registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice, and we translate and notarise it for you.
True Copy of Degree Certificate Procedure
The steps for a true copy of degree certificate Dubai applicants need are short when the original is in your hands.
- Send us a clear photo of the degree by WhatsApp and tell us where it will be used.
- We tell you whether a notary true copy is enough or whether attestation is also needed.
- Bring the original and your ID to our Business Bay office. Our in-house notary public checks the copy against the original.
- The notary stamps and signs the copy, and we hand it to you.
- If the copy is going to another country or to a UAE authority that asks for it, we guide you on the next stamps.
When a notary stamp is not enough
A notary stamp proves the copy matches the original. A foreign employer, embassy or university often wants more. The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents are attested in the issuing country and, for use in the UAE, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC). MOFAIC attestation costs AED 150 for personal documents, as listed on its attestation service page. Read our guide to document attestation in Dubai for the full chain.
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Tell us what the document is and where it will be used, and we will tell you the next step.
Fees
True Copy of Degree Certificate Fees
The fee depends on the number of copies, whether a translation is needed and whether attestation follows. We confirm our fee when you send the document, so you know the amount before you come in.
Keep three costs apart:
- the notary fee for certifying the copy
- the translation fee, if the degree needs one
- the MOFAIC fee, which is AED 150 for a personal document, if you attest the certified copy
Embassy fees are separate again. For the wider picture, see notary public fees in Dubai.
True Copy of Degree Certificate Processing Time
Dubai Courts does not publish a processing time for this kind of notarial act, and we do not promise one. Checking a copy against an original is a short step once you are in front of the notary. The time that varies is everything around it: translation, attestation and embassy steps. Tell us your deadline when you send the photo and we tell you what is realistic.
Common Mistakes With a Degree Copy
- Arriving without the original, or with a laminated copy only.
- Asking for a notary copy when the receiving office wanted attestation.
- Certifying a blurry or cropped copy that the receiving office rejects.
- Forgetting the translation when the degree is not in English or Arabic.
How We Help
For a true copy of degree certificate Dubai offices will accept, we prepare the copy, translate it when needed and handle your notarisation at our Business Bay office. You can also use online notary public services or home visit notary services where they suit your document. If the copy needs attestation afterwards, we take care of the attestation and guide you through each stamp. See also our page on certified true copy attestation in Dubai.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does true copy of degree certificate cost?
The cost depends on the number of copies, any translation and any attestation after the notary step. We confirm our fee when you send the document. MOFAIC charges AED 150 for a personal document if you attest the copy afterwards.
How long does true copy of degree certificate take?
Dubai Courts does not publish a processing time for notarial acts. The notary check itself is short, but translation and attestation add time. Tell us your deadline and we tell you what to expect.
What documents are required for true copy of degree certificate?
You need your original degree certificate and your passport or Emirates ID. Bring any transcript you also want certified. A translation may be needed if the degree is not in English or Arabic.
Can true copy of degree certificate be done online?
Online notary public services are available, and the Ministry of Justice also runs the E-Notary System for remote notarisation. Whether a remote route suits a certified copy depends on the receiving office, so send us the document and where it will be used first.
More answers, grouped by topic, are on our questions and answers page.
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Call or WhatsApp +971 54 380 1094, or email support@notaryservicesdubai.com. Tell us what the document is and where it will be used, and we will tell you the next step. Our office is at Empire Heights Tower B, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE. Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7.