# Certified True Copy Attestation in Sharjah > Need true copy attestation in Sharjah or Ajman? See who can certify a copy, what to bring and how we handle certified copies for students and residents. Source: https://notaryservicesdubai.com/certified-true-copy-attestation-in-sharjah/ Last updated: 25 September 2026 Publisher: Notary Services Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai (+971 54 380 1094) Certified true copy attestation in Sharjah means having a copy of an original document checked against that original and stamped by a notary public or licensed private notary, so it can be submitted as genuine to a university, an employer, a bank or a visa authority. Students in Sharjah's university district ask for this most often for certificates and transcripts, but residents and companies need it too, for passports, police documents and company papers. This page walks through who can certify a copy for Sharjah use, what to bring, and how we arrange it for clients in Sharjah and Ajman. A certified true copy is one step, not the whole process. If the copy then needs to travel outside the UAE, MOFAIC attestation is the separate step that follows it. If the underlying document itself has not been notarised yet, that comes before the copy is even worth certifying. Quick answer ## At a glance - A certified true copy in Sharjah is stamped by a notary public or licensed private notary after comparing it to the original document. - The biggest single use case is university certificates and transcripts for students at Sharjah's universities. - Ajman residents and companies use the same route since Ajman does not have a separate certified-copy channel of its own for most cases. - MOFAIC attestation is needed only if the certified copy is then used abroad, not for every certified copy. ## What true copy attestation is, and who can certify a copy for Sharjah use A certified true copy is a copy that a notary public or licensed private notary has physically compared against the original document and confirmed matches it exactly, then stamped and signed. That authority sits with notaries across the UAE, so a document does not need to be certified inside Sharjah itself to be accepted for Sharjah use, as long as the notary carrying out the certification is properly licensed. A plain photocopy, however clear, is not the same thing. Sharjah universities, employers and authorities that ask for a "certified true copy" want the notarial stamp confirming it was checked, not just a clean scan. ## University certificates and transcripts Students at the University of Sharjah, the American University of Sharjah and other institutions in the emirate are regularly asked for certified true copies of their degree certificates and transcripts, whether for further study abroad, an employer, or a licensing body. The original certificate is compared page by page against the copy, so a transcript with several pages needs every page presented, not just the summary page. If the certificate was issued outside the UAE and still needs full attestation for use here, that is a different and earlier step. See [degree certificate attestation in the UAE](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/degree-certificate-attestation-uae/) for the fuller attestation chain, separate from certifying a copy of a document you already hold. ## Visa, police and other personal documents Certified true copies of a passport or Emirates ID are commonly requested for Sharjah visa files, tenancy contracts and bank account opening, in the same way as elsewhere in the UAE. A Sharjah Police certificate of good conduct can also be certified as a true copy once it has been issued, for submission alongside the original wherever it is needed. ## Company papers for Sharjah businesses Companies registered in Sharjah, including those in its free zones, sometimes need certified copies of a trade licence, memorandum of association or board resolution for a bank, a supplier or a government department that prefers not to hold the original on file. The same notarial certification route applies. ## Ajman Ajman does not run a separate true copy attestation system. Residents and businesses in Ajman use the same notary public and private notary route as Sharjah and the rest of the UAE for certifying a copy. If you are in Ajman, tell us your document and location and we confirm the most practical way to get it certified. ## How we arrange it for Sharjah and Ajman clients Notary Services Dubai provides certified notary services and notary attestation support for clients across the UAE, including Sharjah and Ajman. In practice, working with us for a Sharjah certified true copy looks like this: 1. You tell us which document needs a certified true copy, and what it is for. 2. We confirm the exact pages and originals to bring or send, and whether MOFAIC attestation needs to follow. 3. We book the certification with a notary public or licensed private notary. 4. If the document also needs full attestation, for example a foreign degree certificate, we prepare that separate step as well. We do not claim a Sharjah office; where the certification happens depends on the route confirmed above. ## What to bring, and how your originals are handled Bring the original document plus a full, legible copy of every page that needs certifying, including both sides where relevant. The notary compares the copy to the original directly, so anything cropped, faded or incomplete will be turned away. Your original is returned to you once the certified copy is stamped; it is never retained. We confirm the specific list for your document before your appointment. Fees ## Cost and timing for Sharjah true copy attestation Cost depends on the document, the number of pages, and whether MOFAIC attestation follows. We give you a clear figure for your specific document before anything is booked. ## Get your Sharjah or Ajman documents certified Tell us which documents you need certified and what they are for, and we will confirm the route, the requirements and the cost before anything is booked. 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FAQ ## Frequently asked questions ### Where can I get true copy attestation in Sharjah? A notary public or licensed private notary certifies a true copy by checking it against the original and applying a stamp. Tell us your document and we confirm the route. ### What is true copy attestation? It is the process of a notary public or licensed private notary comparing a copy of a document to its original and stamping it to confirm the copy is a true and accurate match, so it can be submitted in place of the original. ### How much does true copy attestation cost in Sharjah? Cost depends on the document type, the number of pages, and whether MOFAIC attestation is needed afterwards. We confirm the exact cost once we know what you need certified. ### How do I get a true copy of my university certificate in Sharjah? Bring the original certificate and transcript pages, plus a complete copy of each page, to a notary public or licensed private notary for comparison and stamping. We confirm the exact requirements for your institution before your appointment. ### Can I get a true copy attested for a Sharjah visa? Yes, certified copies of a passport or Emirates ID are a common requirement for Sharjah visa files. The exact list depends on the visa category. ### Can Sharjah Police documents be certified as true copies? Yes, a certificate of good conduct or similar Sharjah Police document can be certified as a true copy once issued. ### Can I arrange Sharjah true copy attestation online from Dubai? Some steps, such as confirming requirements and booking, can be arranged remotely, but the physical comparison of the copy against the original generally needs an in-person notary appointment. More answers, grouped by topic, are on our [questions and answers page](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/faq/). 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Last reviewed . ### Official sources we checked (4) - Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 on the regulation of the notary profession: [https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1563](https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1563) - MOFAIC attestation service: [https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/services/attestation](https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/services/attestation) - HCCH status table (UAE not a party to the Apostille Convention): [https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41) - Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024 on notarisation fees: [https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/2491](https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/2491) 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.