Document certification, UAE
Document Certification in Dubai
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.
In-house notary public at our Business Bay office. Online and home visit notary services across the UAE.
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In-house notary public
We certify at our Business Bay office
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Content, signature or translation
Three different things a certification can confirm
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Arabic and English
Both texts checked where the document carries both
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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 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
Signature certification
Confirming a signature on a document was made by the person named.
Translation certification
Confirming a translation reads the same as the original text.
What we check before certifying
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The original document
We read it in full before certifying anything about it.
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What is being certified
Content, a signature, or a translation, each needs a different check.
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The signatory, if a signature is certified
The person named must be present to sign or confirm it.
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Both texts, if a translation is certified
The original and the translation, side by side.
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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
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Contact us
Send a WhatsApp message or book online, with a note of what the authority asked for.
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Share your document
Send the document, and the translation or signature page if that applies.
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We confirm the type
We read the request and confirm which certification it needs.
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Sign and collect
Sign where required, and collect the certified document.
What it costs
| Document | Fee |
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| 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.
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.
Common problems, and the fix
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The signatory is not present
Fix: book a time when they can attend, in person or online.
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No original to check a translation against
Fix: bring the original text, not only the translation.
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The translation was not done by a certified translator
Fix: ask us before the translation is done, not after.
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The request did not say what to certify
Fix: ask the authority, or send us their letter and we read it.
After certification
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Submit it
Send the certified document to the bank, employer or authority.
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Add attestation if needed
Some uses abroad need further attestation after certification.
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Keep a copy
Keep a certified copy for your own file.
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Ask again if it is sent back
Tell us what the authority said and we check what is missing.
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.
Send your document. We confirm what it needs before we certify it.
Documents we notarise are presented to authorities, free zones and banks across the UAE.
Related document services
Three ways to get it notarised
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.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.I needed statutory declaration for new Zealand notarized. They did for me online since I was based in Abu Dhabi. Thanks for your service.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 DubaiGreat and speedy service for getting the NOC to sponsor my child. Big thanks to Ali for handling everything smoothly and on time!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 recommendedI contact this office for a notary today on Sunday they processed my notary and I got my documents today onlineI am 100 percent satisfied with their true copy attestation highly recommendLovely staff professional work nice knowledge highly recommendedReviews published on our Google Business Profile and verified by Trustindex. Shown as written.
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Your reference is . Quote it if you call.
We reply by email within 30 minutes.
What the reply will contain: whether the document is fit for what you need it to do, what would have to change, who would need to attend, and what it would cost.
What has not happened: nothing is booked, nothing is filed, no retainer exists, and this is not legal advice.
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
info@dubainotaryservices.ae
Get your document certified
Tell us what the authority asked for and we confirm which certification applies.