MOFA Attestation Dubai UAE
MOFA attestation in the UAE is often considered a time-consuming, costly, and complex process. It requires careful research of requirements and completion of multiple prerequisite procedures to ensure successful attestation. By utilizing the services of Notary Public Dubai, you can enjoy peace of mind and clear guidance throughout the process.
The MOFA attestation process verifies the stamps, seals, and signatures on various documents issued in a foreign country. Once completed, your documents are considered legal and valid in the eyes of UAE law.
When Do You Need MOFA Attestation in UAE?
1. Moving to the UAE for Work or Education
If you are relocating to the UAE for employment or education, local authorities require a range of attested documents. This may include:
Personal identification documents (e.g., birth certificate)
Educational transcripts and certificates
Training or professional qualification certificates
For employment purposes, employers often demand attested educational documents to verify credentials and prevent academic fraud. MOFA attestation ensures your documents are officially recognized.
2. Marriage in UAE
If you plan to marry and register your marriage in the UAE, certain documents must be attested, such as:
Birth certificates
Certificate of no impediment for marriage
Divorce decrees or annulment papers (if applicable)
Any other documents proving eligibility for marriage
Attesting these documents through MOFA ensures that your marriage registration process is smooth and legally valid.
Which country documents allowed for MOFA attestation UAE?
Regardless of which country you are from, our attestation team can provide expert guidance on the list of documents that will be required of you, depending on your specific purpose for document attestation. In UAE, the Ministry/Dept of Foreign Affairs is the authority in legalizing all documents issued by foreign authorities abroad.
With over three decades of industry experience, we’ve accomplished thousands of document attestation for our clients to support with:
- Passport and visa issuance
- Emigration request
- Work status change
- Educational qualifications assessment verification
- Address the equivalency requirements of Ministry of Education
- Transfer of asset ownership or owning an asset
- Dissolution of marriage
- Legalization of marriage contract
- Procuring new personal documents from the vital records office
- Obtaining approvals and business licensing
- Immigration and naturalization
- Registering with the local regulatory bodies
- Avoiding double taxation
- Tax registration
- Processing advances and loans from banks and financial institutions
- Intra and inter country movement for goods and/or services (trade and commerce activities)
- Expansion of businesses and trade
- Opening of offshore businesses
- Merger, acquisition, and closure of local and international services
What documents can be attested in UAE?
If your document was signed, stamped, or sealed by a legal official or government officer, our attestation team can process the legalization of the documents in UAE.
These are some of the common documents we process for attestation service in Dubai, UAE:
- Court documents
- Birth certificates
- Death certificate
- MOFA Marriage certificate Attestation
- Power of attorney (with attorney and notary witnessing)
- Certification for no impediment to marriage
- Attorney-signed documents
- Signed, stamped, sealed documents issued by local tax authorities
- Corporate documents
- Certification of good standing
- Criminal record check
- Employment letters
- Training certificates
- Pay slips
- Degree and master certificates
- Documents issued by Chamber of Commerce
- Documents that are in any foreign language
- Private documents such as bank statements, wills, and Power of Attorney
- Other documents issued by foreign authorities
Acceptance or rejection for document attestation in UAE is based solely upon the discretion of government authorities concerned. Requirements and processes for attestation in UAE can vary, depending on the terms, conditions, and policies of different government regulatory entities. That being said, it is a necessity to consult with our attestation specialists in Dubai for specific information on your legalization and attestation process and an updated fee structure.
Online Notary Services in Dubai
Through the Smart Electronic Notary Service by Dubai Courts, private notaries like Notary Public Dubai provide secure electronic attestation of documents. This service allows you to sign and notarize documents remotely, saving time while ensuring legal validity.
How Online Attestation Works:
Registration: Create an account on the Dubai Courts portal using your UAE Pass or digital ID.
Service Selection: Choose the type of notarization—Power of Attorney, contract notarization, or legal acknowledgement.
Data Entry: Enter personal details, ID number, and document information.
Document Upload: Upload supporting documents in PDF format compliant with UAE legal requirements.
Fee Payment: Pay the attestation fees electronically.
Verification & Review: The private notary verifies the document and ensures legal compliance.
Online Session: Join a secure video call for identity verification and electronic signatures.
Final Attestation: Receive the digitally notarized document via email.
This online service ensures a fast, convenient, and fully legal notarization process from anywhere in the UAE.
Documents Eligible for Online Attestation
Notary Public Dubai provides a wide range of private notary services across the UAE to validate both personal and corporate documents.
Our Services Include:
Powers of Attorney (POA): For property, business, trademarks, inheritance, marriage, or divorce matters.
Acknowledgments & Declarations: Sworn statements and legal confirmations.
Legal Warnings: Formal notices and acknowledgments.
True Copy Attestation: Certification of copies of original documents like passports and certificates.
Property & Vehicle Certificates: Notarization for real estate or vehicle transfers.
Trade Licenses & Trademark Certificates: Validation for business and intellectual property documents.
Marriage Contracts & Inheritance Documents: Personal legal notarization for family matters
Legal Requirements for Notarization in the UAE
The applicant or legal representative must be at least 21 years old (lunar or Gregorian). If under 21, the guardian, trustee, or curator can apply on their behalf.
If any part is legally incapacitated, the guardian must sign on their behalf under authorization from the competent authority.
All documents must be legally translated into Arabic and attested by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
Documents issued outside the UAE must also be attested by:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country
The UAE Embassy in that country
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Benefits of Online Notary Services
Time-Saving: Complete notarization from any Windows, iOS, or Android device.
Secure: Uses Dubai’s Smart Government systems with OTP verification for authentication.
Legally Compliant: Fully authorized under UAE Federal Decree Law No. 20 of 2022.
Flexible: Notarization can be done online or in person—no need to travel to offices.
Call us today to speak with our team or schedule a consultation!
Who Can Use Our Private Notary Services
Our services are available for:
UAE citizens and residents
Expatriates and foreign investors
Corporate clients and business owners
Individuals needing notarized documents for personal or legal purposes
Persons residing abroad who require UAE notarization
We provide full support in both Arabic and English to ensure clarity and compliance.