# E-notary in Dubai and the UAE, explained step by step > How e-notary works in Dubai and the UAE: the Ministry of Justice system, what you need, the steps, and how we help you prepare a document for it. Source: https://notaryservicesdubai.com/e-notary-in-dubai/ Last updated: 29 September 2026 Publisher: Notary Services Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai (+971 54 380 1094) E-notary is the Ministry of Justice's official system for notarising documents electronically, at enotary.moj.gov.ae, instead of visiting a notary's office in person. If it does not fit your document, Notary Services Dubai offers in-house notary public services in person at our Business Bay office, online, or on a home visit. E-notary uses digital identity verification and a video appointment to complete notarial acts such as affidavits and some powers of attorney. This page explains how the official system works, step by step, and where preparing your document correctly makes the difference between a smooth appointment and a rejected one. 8 minute read Notary Services Dubai is a notary services provider. The e-notary system is run by the Ministry of Justice. We prepare your document, arrange translation where it is needed, and guide you through using the official system correctly. Where e-notary is not the right fit, our in-house notary public notarises your document instead. Quick answer ## At a glance - E-notary is run by the UAE Ministry of Justice at enotary.moj.gov.ae, for remote and electronic notarisation. - It typically uses UAE PASS or another accepted digital identity, plus a video call with a notary. - Not every notarial act is available through e-notary. Some still require signing in person before a notary, such as our in-house notary public, Dubai Courts or a licensed private notary. - Dubai Courts also supports notarisation with personal or virtual attendance in principle, separately from the federal MOJ system. - An e-notarised document carries the same legal standing as one notarised in person, for acts that qualify for the remote route. ## What e-notary is E-notary is the name for the UAE's official system for completing a notarial act without attending an office. It sits under the same federal legal framework as in-person notarisation, Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 on the regulation of the notary profession, and in Dubai, notaries also operate under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013. The system does not create a separate, lesser kind of notarisation: it is the same legal act, completed through identity verification and a video call instead of a desk visit. It is a common search to look for "e notary dubai" while wanting a private service to help prepare a document for it, which is understandable, since the government system itself does not draft your paperwork, translate it, or tell you which of your specific documents qualify. That gap is where a notary services provider like us fits in. This page focuses on the system itself; our [online notary services in Dubai](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/online-notary-services-in-dubai/) page covers our own remote service in more detail, including which documents we typically see qualify. ## Who can use e-notary and what you need E-notary is generally aimed at people who cannot attend an office in person, whether they are inside the UAE or, for some acts, abroad. To use it you will typically need: - A digital identity accepted by the system, most commonly UAE PASS. - Your Emirates ID or passport, matching your verified identity. - A correctly drafted document, since the video appointment itself is not the place to fix wording. - A device with a camera and a stable connection for the video verification step. If your document needs to be in Arabic, or bilingual, this has to be sorted out before the appointment. We arrange this through a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice as part of preparing your document. ## The e-notary steps While the exact screens and prompts on the live system can change, the general shape of an e-notary appointment is: 1. **Register and verify your identity** , usually through UAE PASS or the equivalent accepted method. 2. **Submit or select the document** you need notarised. 3. **Join the video appointment** with a notary at the scheduled time. 4. **Complete the identity check and review** on camera, where the notary confirms who you are and looks over the document. 5. **Sign or declare** as required for the specific act. 6. **Receive the notarised digital document** , once the notary is satisfied. We prepare everything up to step 2 before you go anywhere near the system: getting the document wording and translation right first is what stops an appointment from being rejected partway through. ## Dubai Courts and the MOJ system The Ministry of Justice's e-notary system operates at the federal level. Dubai Courts, which also regulates notaries public and private notaries in the emirate under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013, supports notarisation with personal attendance or virtual attendance in principle as well. If your document specifically needs to go through Dubai Courts rather than the federal system, we tell you this before you start. ## Checking an e-notarised document Once a document has been notarised electronically, it can typically be verified through the official system, for example by a bank, government department or counterparty checking it is genuine. If you need to prove a document was e-notarised to a third party, tell us and we will confirm the current verification method for your document type. ## Using an e-notarised document abroad An e-notarised document has the same legal status as one notarised in person for acts that qualify, but notarisation itself is usually only the first step if the document needs to be used outside the UAE. The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so there is no apostille route. Instead, the document typically needs MOFAIC attestation and, in some cases, embassy legalisation in the destination country. We cover the full chain on [documents attestation in Dubai](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/documents-attestation-in-dubai/). ## Where we help E-notary itself is a government system. With us, there are three ways to get your document notarised: in person at our Business Bay office with our in-house notary public, through our online notary public services, or on a home visit. Where we help with e-notary: 1. You tell us what the document is for and confirm whether you can attend in person or need the remote route. 2. We draft or check the document's wording. 3. We arrange a Ministry of Justice-registered legal translation if it needs to be in Arabic or bilingual. 4. We guide you through the identity verification and video appointment steps, or, if e-notary does not fit your case, notarise the document with our in-house notary public in person or on a home visit. See [notary public in Dubai](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/notary-public-dubai/) for the in-person route. 5. If your document needs to be used abroad afterwards, we arrange the attestation step. Our general process walkthrough, [how do I notarise documents in Dubai](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/how-do-i-notarize-documents-in-dubai/), covers preparation from drafting through to a stamped or e-notarised document if you want the wider picture. If you already know you want to complete the process remotely, see [online notary services in Dubai](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/online-notary-services-in-dubai/) for our own service around that route. ## Get help preparing your document for e-notary Tell us what the document is for, and we will check whether e-notary fits your case, prepare the document and translation if needed, and guide you through the appointment. Call or WhatsApp +971 54 380 1094, email support@notaryservicesdubai.com, or visit us at Empire Heights Tower B, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai. Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7. For our full range of services, see [notary services in Dubai](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/). FAQ ## Frequently asked questions ### What is e-notary in the UAE? E-notary is the Ministry of Justice's official system for completing a notarial act, such as an affidavit or certain powers of attorney, remotely through identity verification and a video appointment, instead of visiting an office in person. ### How do I use the MOJ e-notary? You register and verify your identity, typically through UAE PASS, submit the document, then join a video appointment with a notary who completes the identity check, review and signing or declaration. ### Do I need UAE PASS to use e-notary? UAE PASS or an equivalent accepted digital identity method is typically required. We confirm the current requirement before you start. ### How do I get a digital notary stamp? Once the notary completes the e-notary appointment and is satisfied with your identity verification and document, the system applies its official notarial record to produce the notarised digital document. There is no separate step to request a stamp; it happens as part of the appointment. ### Is a Dubai Courts e-notary different from the MOJ e-notary? Dubai Courts, which regulates notaries public and private notaries in Dubai, also supports notarisation with personal or virtual attendance in principle. We check which route fits your document before booking. ### Is an e-notarised document accepted abroad? An e-notarised document carries the same legal standing as one notarised in person, but using it abroad usually needs a further step. The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so no apostille applies here, and the route is MOFAIC attestation and, where needed, embassy legalisation. ### How can someone help me prepare a document for e-notary? A notary services provider like us drafts or checks your document, arranges translation if it needs to be in Arabic or bilingual, confirms whether it qualifies for e-notary, and guides you through the identity verification and appointment steps. More answers, grouped by topic, are on our [questions and answers page](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/faq/). Keep reading ## Related guides and services Notary Services Dubai ### [Online notary services](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/online-notary-services-in-dubai/) Get a document notarised online in Dubai. We prepare it and guide you through the video appointment, then get the notarised result to you. Read more Services ### [Power of attorney](https://notaryservicesdubai.com/power-of-attorney-in-dubai/) How a power of attorney works in Dubai: general or special, what to prepare, notarisation in person or online, and cost, in one guide. 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About this page Prepared by the Notary Services Dubai team in Business Bay, Dubai. Last reviewed . ### Official sources we checked (5) - Ministry of Justice E-Notary System: [https://www.moj.gov.ae/en/services/esystems/e-notary.aspx](https://www.moj.gov.ae/en/services/esystems/e-notary.aspx) - 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) - Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 concerning Notaries Public in the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai Legislation portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). - 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) - MOFAIC attestation service: [https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/services/attestation](https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/services/attestation) 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.