# Residence Declaration in Dubai - Canonical URL: https://dubainotaryservices.ae/residence-declaration/ - Description: Residence declaration in Dubai: our in-house notary public notarises your declaration of residency for school, bank or visa use. From AED 600. - Language: en-AE - Last updated: 2026-10-03 ![Two people reviewing documents together](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/people-two-women-docs-4e302a-scaled.jpg) Declaration of residency A residence declaration confirms where you live in the UAE, signed in front of our notary public when a tenancy contract or utility bill is not enough on its own. We notarise it at our Business Bay office, online or at your home, from AED 600. [Send your declaration](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 notarise your residence declaration at our Business Bay office 02 For school, bank or visa use One short declaration, several accepting authorities 03 Arabic and English Both texts checked before you sign 04 In person, online or at home Sign where it suits you ## What a residence declaration is A residence declaration is a written statement confirming your residential address in the UAE, signed in front of a notary. It is usually asked for when the normal proof of address, a tenancy contract, an Ejari certificate or a utility bill, is missing, in someone else’s name, or does not cover the exact period an authority needs. Schools ask for one when enrolling a child whose family lives with relatives rather than on their own lease. Banks ask for one when opening an account for someone not named on the tenancy. Visa sponsors and some government departments ask for one to confirm a dependant’s address matches the sponsor’s. The declaration does not replace a tenancy contract where one exists and is accepted, it fills the gap when one is not available. ## When a residence declaration is used ### School admission Confirms a child’s residential address for enrolment. [Ask about this declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Bank account opening Confirms address where the applicant is not on the tenancy. [Ask about this declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Visa sponsorship Confirms a dependant’s address matches the sponsor’s. [Ask about this declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### A government department Confirms residence where other proof is incomplete. [Ask about this declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ## What the declaration must contain 01 Your identity Full name as on your passport or Emirates ID. 02 The address Written exactly as it appears on any supporting proof. 03 The basis for the address Family tenancy, shared accommodation, or another arrangement. 04 A declaration of truth That the statement is made knowingly and is true. 05 Your signature before the notary Witnessed and recorded at the point of signing. ## Matching the supporting proof A residence declaration carries more weight when it lines up with whatever proof of address does exist, a relative’s tenancy contract, a utility bill in a spouse’s name, or a letter from a landlord. We ask what you can show alongside the declaration, because an address stated on its own, with nothing behind it, is weaker than one supported by even one other document. Tell us what you have and we tell you whether it is enough, or what else to bring. How your residence declaration is notarised 01 ### Contact us Send a WhatsApp message or book online. 02 ### Tell us who asked for it The school, bank, sponsor or department, and the address needed. 03 ### Share your documents Passport or Emirates ID, visa page, and any proof of address you have. 04 ### Sign before our notary In person at Business Bay, online, or at your home. ### What it costs | Document | Fee | What you need | | --- | --- | --- | | Residence declaration | AED 600 | Passport or Emirates ID, UAE visa page, any proof of address | | Drafting a new declaration | We quote after reading the document | A note of the address and who asked for it | Fees may vary with the document; we confirm the figure before you sign. ## What to bring Passport or Emirates ID, your UAE residence visa page, and any proof of address you have, a tenancy contract, Ejari, utility bill or bank statement, even in someone else’s name. Residence declaration ## Residence declaration A sworn statement of address, signed before our notary, for when other proof is incomplete. Standard proof ## Ejari or utility bill A tenancy contract or a bill in your own name, where one is available and accepted. ![A pen resting beside a signed document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pen-d10042a8.jpg) ## The address has to match what proof you have Where there is a tenancy contract, utility bill or bank statement, even in a relative’s name, the declaration should state the address exactly as it appears there. We check this before you sign. - The same address throughout - Consistent with any supporting proof - Both language texts checked together ## Who signs, and what we check The person whose address is being declared A parent or sponsor, for a child’s declaration Passport or Emirates ID, original UAE residence visa page Any available proof of address A witness, where the receiving authority asks for one ## Where a residence declaration gets stuck A residence declaration is questioned when the stated address has nothing behind it at all, no tenancy contract, no bill, no bank statement, even in someone else’s name, or when the address differs from one already on file with the same authority. We ask what supporting proof exists before notarising, and where there is genuinely none, we say so, because a declaration with no supporting document behind it is accepted less often than one with even partial proof. ## Common problems, and the fix 01 No supporting proof exists at all Fix: ask whether a letter from the landlord or sponsor can help. 02 The address differs from an earlier record Fix: explain the change, or correct the earlier record first. 03 The declaration is for a child Fix: a parent or legal guardian signs, not the child. 04 The two languages differ Fix: correct both texts together before signing. After notarisation 01 ### Submit it to the authority The notarised declaration goes to the school, bank, sponsor or department. 02 ### Attach the supporting proof Submit it alongside any tenancy contract, bill or bank statement you have. 03 ### Keep a copy Keep the notarised original and a copy for your own file. ![A box of filed documents](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/docs-filing-box-17defc-scaled.jpg) ## Where a different declaration is needed If what you actually need to confirm is solvency or a name, not an address, a different declaration applies. - [Solvency declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/solvency-declaration/) - [Name change declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/name-change-declaration/) ![A white building facade in Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dubai-white-building-388499-scaled.jpg) ## Tell us the address and who asked for it. We check what proof you have. [Send your declaration](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 documents ### Declaration services The general hub for every kind of declaration we notarise. [See declaration services](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/declaration-services/) ### Name change declaration Confirms a change of name across your documents. [See name change declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/name-change-declaration/) ### Affidavit services A general sworn statement of fact. [See affidavit services](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/affidavit-services/) ### Statutory declaration A declaration made under a specific legal requirement. [See statutory declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/statutory-declaration/) ## 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 residence declarations #### Why would I need a residence declaration instead of just a tenancy contract? Because you are not named on a tenancy, or the available proof does not cover the period or person the authority needs. #### Can a residence declaration stand with no other proof at all? It is accepted less often that way. Tell us what you have, even partial proof, and we advise. #### Can I get one for my child? Yes. A parent or legal guardian signs it, confirming the child’s address. #### Does a residence declaration need to be renewed? Some authorities ask for one dated recently. Check the specific requirement and tell us the date it is needed by. #### Can I sign online? Yes, our online notary service covers most residence declarations. Call or WhatsApp us to check yours. #### What if my address has recently changed? Tell us the new address and when it changed. We word the declaration to match. ## 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) ![Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa at night](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/downtown-dubai-burj-khalifa-document-notarisation.jpg) ## Get your residence declaration notarised Tell us the address and who asked for it. We confirm the fee before you sign. [Send your declaration](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) [Call +971 56 282 2994](tel:+971562822994)