# Document Certification in Dubai - Canonical URL: https://dubainotaryservices.ae/document-certification/ - Description: Document certification in Dubai: our in-house notary public certifies a signature, content or a translation, at our Business Bay office, online or at home. - Language: en-AE - Last updated: 2026-10-04 ![A hand signing a document at a notary's desk](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hero-signing-7cb65f.jpg) Document certification, UAE Document certification is our in-house notary public confirming a document’s content, a signature on it, or that a translation matches the original, for a UAE or foreign authority. We certify it at our Business Bay office, online or at your home. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) [See all fees](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/fees/) In-house notary public at our Business Bay office. Online and home visit notary services across the UAE. 01 In-house notary public We certify at our Business Bay office 02 Content, signature or translation Three different things a certification can confirm 03 Arabic and English Both texts checked where the document carries both 04 In person, online or at home Sign where it suits you ## What document certification is Document certification is wider than a true copy. A [certified true copy](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/certified-true-copy/) only confirms that a copy matches an original. Certification confirms something about the document itself: that its content is accurate, that a signature on it is genuine, or that a translation reads the same as the source text. A bank may ask for a certified signature on a form. A university abroad may ask for a certified translation of a transcript. We read the document first, work out which kind of certification it needs, and certify it at our Business Bay office, online or at your home. Where the document is one of our listed personal documents, the fee is fixed. Otherwise we quote after reading it. ## What we certify ### Content certification Confirming a document’s content is accurate as presented. [Send the document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Signature certification Confirming a signature on a document was made by the person named. [Send the document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Translation certification Confirming a translation reads the same as the original text. [Send both texts](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Personal documents Passports, certificates, statements and the other listed documents. [See the fee](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/fees/) ## What we check before certifying 01 The original document We read it in full before certifying anything about it. 02 What is being certified Content, a signature, or a translation, each needs a different check. 03 The signatory, if a signature is certified The person named must be present to sign or confirm it. 04 Both texts, if a translation is certified The original and the translation, side by side. 05 Your identity Passport or Emirates ID. ## Getting the scope right Certification is not one thing. Confirming a signature is not the same as confirming a translation, and neither is the same as a certified true copy, which only confirms a copy matches an original. Tell us exactly what the bank, employer or authority asked for, in their own words if you have it, and we tell you which certification applies and what it costs. How your document is certified 01 ### Contact us Send a WhatsApp message or book online, with a note of what the authority asked for. 02 ### Share your document Send the document, and the translation or signature page if that applies. 03 ### We confirm the type We read the request and confirm which certification it needs. 04 ### Sign and collect Sign where required, and collect the certified document. ### What it costs | Document | Fee | | --- | --- | | Passport copy, utility bill, bank statement, driving licence, degrees, certificates, diplomas | AED 500 | | Transcripts, mark sheets, salary slips or certificates, Aadhaar, PAN | AED 400 | | Content, signature or translation certification not listed above | We quote after reading the document | Fees may vary with the document; we confirm the figure before you sign. ## What to bring The original document, the translation if one is involved, and your passport or Emirates ID. Certification ## Document certification Confirms content, a signature or a translation. True copy ## Certified true copy Confirms a copy matches the original, nothing more. ![Two people checking a document side by side](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/people-two-women-docs-4e302a-scaled.jpg) ## What decides whether a certification is accepted An authority checks that the certification states plainly what was confirmed, that the notary’s stamp and signature are on the document, and that the date matches. A certification that does not say what it confirms is often sent back. - The certification names what was checked - The stamp, signature and date are all present - Any translation is attached to the original, not sent separately ## Who attends, and what we check The person signing, if a signature is certified Both language texts, if a translation is certified Passport or Emirates ID The original document, read in full Whether the document also needs attestation for use abroad ## Where a certification gets refused We cannot certify a signature made by someone who is not present, and we cannot certify a translation without the original to check it against. A translation not done by a certified translator is sometimes not accepted by the authority asking for it, even once we certify that it matches. Tell us where the document is going and we tell you what it needs first. If the document still needs translating, see [document translation](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/document-translation/). ## Common problems, and the fix 01 The signatory is not present Fix: book a time when they can attend, in person or online. 02 No original to check a translation against Fix: bring the original text, not only the translation. 03 The translation was not done by a certified translator Fix: ask us before the translation is done, not after. 04 The request did not say what to certify Fix: ask the authority, or send us their letter and we read it. After certification 01 ### Submit it Send the certified document to the bank, employer or authority. 02 ### Add attestation if needed Some uses abroad need further attestation after certification. 03 ### Keep a copy Keep a certified copy for your own file. 04 ### Ask again if it is sent back Tell us what the authority said and we check what is missing. ![A desk with a pen and signed papers](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pen-6568d9b3.jpg) ## If you only need a copy certified Certification covers content, a signature or a translation. If all you need is confirmation that a copy matches the original, that is simpler. - [Certified true copy](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/certified-true-copy/) - [Document verification](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/document-verification/) ![Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sheikh-zayed-road-dubai-legal-document-services.jpg) ## Send your document. We confirm what it needs before we certify it. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) Documents we notarise are presented to authorities, free zones and banks across the UAE. - ![Dubai Courts](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/dubai-courts.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Dubai-Logo_Colour_Vertical-1.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Abu Dhabi](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Abu-Dhabi.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Sharjah](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Sharjah-1.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Dubai Government Human Resources Department](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/dubai-government-human-resources-dept-dghr-.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Abu-Dhabi-Commercial-Bank-ADCB.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Abu-Dhabi-Islamic-Bank-ADIB.svg?ver=0.3.10) ## Related document services ### Certified true copy Confirming a copy matches its original. [See certified true copy](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/certified-true-copy/) ### Document verification Confirming a document is genuine and current. [See document verification](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/document-verification/) ### Document attestation All our attestation services in one place. [See document attestation](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/document-attestation/) ### Fees See every notary fee in one place. [See all fees](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/fees/) ## Three ways to get it notarised ### At our Business Bay office In person with our in-house notary public. [Book a visit](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Online notary Online notary public services from wherever you are. [Ask about online](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Home visit notary We come to your home, office or hospital in the UAE. [Book a home visit](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) Questions about document certification #### What is the difference between certification and a true copy? A true copy only confirms a copy matches the original. Certification confirms content, a signature or a translation. #### Can you certify a translation? Yes, once we have the original and the translation together, and the translation is from a certified translator. #### Does the person who signed need to attend? Yes, to certify a signature the signatory attends in person or online. #### Can a company document be certified? Yes, where the signatory is authorised to sign for the company. #### Will certification be enough for a foreign authority? Often yes. Some ask for further attestation afterwards, and we tell you if yours does. #### How much does certification cost? A listed personal document has a fixed fee. Other documents are quoted after we read them. ## What clients say Reviews from our Google Business Profile, published as written. > Had experience of getting some of my documents attested from the firm. Service was top notch. Mr. Ali explained everything in detail and was of great assistance. I would recommend firm for any legal assistance or document attestation. > > **Usman S**, Google review > Highly Recommended and Excellent Service. I had to do notarization for some documents and Miss Razan assisted us greatly with exceptional professionalism and courtesy. I extend my utmost commendation for the exemplary quality of service provided. > > **Mina M**, Google review > I needed statutory declaration for new Zealand notarized. They did for me online since I was based in Abu Dhabi. Thanks for your service. > > **Randy M**, Google review > Excellent service from notary services Dubai. They are instant replying agency. Others take long hours to reply for simple questions. Highly recommended for notaries in Dubai > > **Faruk D**, Google review > Great and speedy service for getting the NOC to sponsor my child. Big thanks to Ali for handling everything smoothly and on time! > > **Vinayak v**, Google review > Excellent notary service! Everything was handled smoothly and professionally. They even agreed to schedule a call at a time that worked best for us, which was outside their usual practice, a real sign of their flexibility and client focus. Top professionals, willing to go above and beyond. Highly recommended > > **Anastasia**, Google review > I contact this office for a notary today on Sunday they processed my notary and I got my documents today online > > **Salahumahamod S**, Google review > I am 100 percent satisfied with their true copy attestation highly recommend > > **Ganesh92 D**, Google review > Lovely staff professional work nice knowledge highly recommended > > **Dawood K**, Google review Reviews published on our Google Business Profile and verified by Trustindex. Shown as written. ## Where to find us Address Empire Heights Tower B, Fountain Street, Business Bay, Dubai Hours Office and calls: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Dubai time. WhatsApp: 24/7, reply within 10 minutes. Email: 24/7, reply within 30 minutes. Phone +971 56 282 2994 Email info@dubainotaryservices.ae [Open the map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Empire+Heights+Tower+B+Fountain+Street+Business+Bay+Dubai) ![The DIFC facade in Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dubai-difc-facade-a633a6-scaled.jpg) ## Get your document certified Tell us what the authority asked for and we confirm which certification applies. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) [Call +971 56 282 2994](tel:+971562822994)