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True Copy of Marksheet Dubai: Requirements, Steps and Cost
A true copy of marksheet Dubai is a photocopy of your original marksheet that a notary public checks against the original and certifies as a true copy. Universities, employers and visa offices ask for it so they do not need to hold your original.
The catch most people miss is that the notary certifies the copy, not the marksheet itself. If the copy is going to another country, it may need further attestation after the notary step.
True Copy of Marksheet Requirements
Your marksheet must be the original, not a scan and not a photocopy of a photocopy. The notary compares the copy with the paper in your hand, so the original has to be with you at the appointment.
Bring a valid passport or Emirates ID so we can confirm who you are. If someone else is collecting the copy for you, tell us before you come so we can explain what they need to bring.
A marksheet that is torn, altered or unreadable may be turned away. If yours is damaged, ask the issuing school or university for a replacement first.
True Copy of Marksheet Documents Required
- The original marksheet.
- A photocopy of the marksheet, or we can make the copy for you.
- Your passport or Emirates ID.
- Any other pages issued with the marksheet, such as a back page with grading notes.
If you hold several marksheets, for example one for each semester, bring them all. Tell us which ones the receiving office asked for, so we copy only what you need.
True Copy of Marksheet Procedure
For a true copy of marksheet Dubai, we handle your notarisation at our Business Bay office, where our in-house notary public checks the copy against your original. The steps are short.
- Send us a photo of the marksheet on WhatsApp and tell us where the copy will be used.
- We confirm what the receiving office needs and what to bring.
- You come to our Business Bay office with the original marksheet and your ID.
- The notary public compares the copy with the original and certifies it as a true copy.
- You collect the certified copy. Keep the original safe at home.
Ask us before you come if you prefer a home visit or an online request. We will tell you whether your document can go that route.
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Tell us what the document is and where it will be used, and we will tell you the next step.
True Copy of Marksheet Dubai: When the Copy Is Going Abroad
The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a notarised copy used abroad often needs more steps. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC) attests documents in the UAE, as listed on the MOFAIC attestation page. The receiving country may also ask for its own embassy to attest the document.
A marksheet issued abroad is different. It is attested in the issuing country first, including the UAE embassy there, and then by MOFAIC in the UAE. Read our guide to document attestation in Dubai for the full chain.
Fees
True Copy of Marksheet Fees
The government fee and our own fee are separate. We confirm our fee when you send the marksheet, so ask us for the current figure.
Under Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024, the federal notary fee schedule lists authenticating a signature on an instrument of unspecified value at AED 200 per party. A private notary may add up to 30% as professional fees. The schedule also lists AED 50 per page for notarising a translation in the instrument.
MOFAIC fees are separate again: AED 150 for personal documents and AED 2,000 for commercial documents. A marksheet is a personal document. Translation and embassy fees are separate too. Our page on notary public fees in Dubai explains what each line covers.
True Copy of Marksheet Processing Time
Send us the marksheet on WhatsApp and we tell you how long your case will take. The time depends on whether you only need the notary step or the full attestation chain, so we do not quote one number for every case.
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. WhatsApp and online requests are answered 24/7.
Common Mistakes With a Marksheet Copy
- Bringing only a scan or a photocopy and no original.
- Bringing a marksheet with marks or names that do not match your passport spelling.
- Asking for the notary step only, when the receiving country also wants MOFAIC attestation.
- Notarising a copy before checking what the receiving office will accept.
If your name is spelt differently on the marksheet and the passport, tell us before the appointment. We will guide you on the right route.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does true copy of marksheet cost?
The cost has a government part and our own part. We confirm our fee when you send the document, and a MOFAIC attestation, if you need one, is AED 150 for a personal document. See our notary fees guide for what each line covers.
How long does true copy of marksheet take?
It depends on whether you need only the notary step or further attestation. Send us the marksheet and we tell you the timing for your case. We do not promise a time before we see the document.
What documents are required for true copy of marksheet?
You need the original marksheet and your passport or Emirates ID. Bring any extra pages issued with the marksheet. For other certificates, see our guides to a true copy of a degree certificate and a true copy of an academic transcript.
Can true copy of marksheet be done online?
Ask us first, because the notary must see your original. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we tell you whether an online request, a home visit or a visit to our Business Bay office suits your case.
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 address is Empire Heights Tower B, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.