How Much Does Notarization Cost in Dubai?

Notary public fees in Dubai depend on the document type, declared value, number of signatures, and whether the document is notarized through a public notary or private notary services in Dubai. Common documents include Power of Attorney (POA), Memorandum of Association (MOA), contracts, declarations, affidavits, undertakings, and corporate documents.

 

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 on Notaries Public, notarial services in the UAE may be performed by public notaries, private notaries, and accredited UAE consuls. Notary fees in Dubai are generally determined according to the applicable official fee schedule, including Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024.

 

Public notary fees may range from AED 100 up to AED 15,000 per document, depending on the document value, type, and required signatures. Private notary fees may include the applicable official fee plus professional or service charges for drafting, review, translation, appointment support, urgency, or location-based assistance.

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Estimated Notarization Charges for Common Documents

#Service DescriptionOfficial Cost of Notary Public (Dubai Court)Enquiry
1Annulment to Memorandum of Association of L.L.CAED 200 per signature on the instrumentEnquire Now
2Memorandum of Association of L.L.C (Capital value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
3Memorandum of Association of L.L.C (Capital value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
4Annulment to Memorandum of Association of Joint Liability Company (Capital value is up to AED 100,000)AED 200 Per signature on the documentEnquire Now
5Memorandum of Association of Joint Liability Company (Capital value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
6Memorandum of Association of Joint Liability Company (Capital value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
7Annulment of Memorandum of Association of Civil CompanyAED 200 per signature in the documentEnquire Now
8Memorandum of Association of Civil Company (Capital value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
9Memorandum of Association of Civil Company (Capital value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
10Amendment to Memorandum of Association of Limited Liability Company (Capital value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
11Amendment to Memorandum of Association of Limited Liability Company (Capital value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
12Amendment to Memorandum of Association of Limited Liability Company (undefined amendment)AED 200 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
13Amendment to Memorandum Association of Joint Liability Company (Capital value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
14Amendment to Memorandum Association of Joint Liability Company (Capital value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
15Amendment to Memorandum Association of Joint Liability Company (undefined amendment)AED 200 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
16Amendment to Memorandum Civil Works Company (Capital value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
17Amendment to Memorandum Civil Works Company (Capital value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
18Amendment to Memorandum Civil Works Company (undefined amendment)AED 200 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
19Agreement of appointment of UAE citizen Agent (Contract value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
20Agreement of appointment of UAE citizen Agent (Contract value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
21General Power of Attorney – VehiclesAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
22Limited Power of Attorney – VehiclesAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
23General Power of Attorney – Real EstateAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
24Power of Attorney – Establishing New BusinessesAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
25Limited Power of Attorney – Business ManagementAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
26General Power of Attorney – InheritanceAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
27Limited Power of Attorney – Granted LandAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
28Limited Power of Attorney – Real EstateAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
29General Power of AttorneyAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
30Limited Power of Attorney – Disputes / LawyerAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
31General Power of Attorney – Disputes / LawyerAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
32Power of Attorney – PRO – Follow up activitiesAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
33Limited Power of Attorney – Real Estate Rental DisputeAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
34Power of Attorney – Ministry of Labor UsageAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
35Power of Attorney – Trademark RegistrationAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
36Power of Attorney – Immigration UsageAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
37Power of Attorney to Certify the HeirsAED 100 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
38Agreement of appointment of Local Service Agent (Contract value is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
39Agreement of appointment of Local Service Agent (Contract value is Exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
40Annulment Agreement of appointment of Local Service AgentAED 200 Per signature on the documentEnquire Now
41Declaration - (Up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the documentEnquire Now
42Job Offer (Offer exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
43Endorsement of signatureAED 200 Per each party required to sign on the documentEnquire Now
44Declaration of no competitionAED 200 Per signature on the documentEnquire Now
45Declaration of ResidencyAED 200 Per signature on the documentEnquire Now
46Undertaking to the Ministry of LaborAED 200 Per signature on the documentEnquire Now
47Declaration of canceling POA in the presence of principal and attorneyAED 200 Per signature on the power of attorneyEnquire Now
48Declaration of Visitor GuarantorAED 200 Per signature on the power of attorneyEnquire Now
49Judicial Notice through the NotifierAED 200 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
50Judicial Notice to cancel POA through the NotifierAED 200 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
51Minutes of MeetingAED 200 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
52Minutes of liquidating of a companyAED 200 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
53Minutes of General Assembly Meeting of LLCAED 200 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
54Minutes of General Assembly Meeting liquidation of LLC CompanyAED 200 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
55Agreement of assigning shares (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
56Agreement of assigning shares (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
57Agreement of assigning shares and Addendum of Amendment (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
58Agreement of assigning shares and Addendum of Amendment (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
59Agreement of Selling shares and termination of company (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
60Agreement of Assignment of shares and termination of company (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
61Agreement of Selling shares (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
62Agreement of Selling shares (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
63Agreement of Selling shares and Addendum of Amendment (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
64Agreement of Selling shares and Addendum of Amendment (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
65Agreement of selling a commercial shop (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
66Agreement of selling a commercial shop (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
67Agreement of selling a Boat (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
68Agreement of selling a Boat (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
69Agreement of Gifting shares (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
70Agreement of Gifting shares (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
71Agreement of selling a Vessel (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
72Agreement of selling a Vessel (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
73Declaration of Debt (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
74Declaration of Debt (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
75Declaration of Cash Receipt (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
76Declaration of Cash Receipt (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
77Declaration for sale of Marine vehicle (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
78Declaration for sale of Marine vehicle (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
79Declaration of waiver a complaint (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
80Declaration of waiver a complaint (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
81Declaration of waiver a case (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
82Declaration of waiver a case (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
83Declaration of assigning shares (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
84Declaration of assigning shares (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
85Declaration of Assigning intellectual Right (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
86Declaration of Assigning intellectual Right (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
87Declaration of trust deed (The value mention in the document is up to AED 100,000)AED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
88Declaration of trust deed (The value mention in the document exceeding AED 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
89Legal Notice / Notification to be Deliver by CarrierAED 200 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
90Legal Notice / Notification to be Handed Over by NotifierAED 200 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
91Legal Notice / Notification – Cancellation of Power of Attorney to be Deliver by CarrierAED 200 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
92Legal Notice / Notification – Cancellation of Power of Attorney to be Hand Over by NotifierAED 200 per signature on the documentEnquire Now
93Memorandum of Association of Single shareholder company (capital value is up to 100,000)AED 300 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
94Memorandum of Association of Single shareholder company (capital value is exceeding 100,000)0.5% of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
95Amendment of Memorandum of Association of Single shareholder – undefined amendmentsAED 300 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
96Annulment Memorandum of Association of Single shareholder companyAED 200 per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
97Job Offer (Offer value is up to AED 100,000)AED 200 Per signature on the instrumentsEnquire Now
98Annulment to Memorandum of Association of Joint Liability Company (Capital value exceeding AED 100,000)0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
99Declaration of ResidencyAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
100Declaration of unemploymentAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
101Payment Receipt DeclarationAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
102Declaration of person liabilityAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
103Declaration of True DocumentAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
104Signature Verification DeclarationAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
105Guarantee DeclarationAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
106Trademark Waiver DeclarationAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
107Release of Liability DeclarationAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
108Waiver of Personal Rights Declaration (Case/Lawsuit/Complaint)AED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
109Affidavit DeclarationAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
110Other DeclarationsAED 220 per signatureEnquire Now
111Civil Works Company Formation Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
112Annex to Civil Works Company Formation Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
113Termination of Civil Works Company Formation Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
114Share Transfer Agreement & Civil Works Partnership Termination0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
115Contract Amendment Annex0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
116Local Service Agent Appointment Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
117Annex to Local Service Agent Appointment Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
118Termination of Local Service Agent Appointment Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
119Private Equity Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
120Termination of Private Equity Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
121Amendment to Private Equity Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
122Waiver Agreement & Amendment0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
123Waiver Agreement0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
124Articles of Association for Public Joint Stock Company0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
125Non-Muslim Will0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now
126Revocation of Non-Muslim Will0.5 % of the value of the instrument subject to a maximum of AED 15,000Enquire Now

Public vs Private Notary Fees in Dubai

While the official government fees remain the same, there are key differences between using a private notary and a public notary in Dubai in terms of speed, convenience, and overall service experience.

FactorPrivate Notary ServicesPublic Notary (Dubai Courts)
FeesGovernment fees + service chargesFixed government fees only
LocationOffice, client location, or onlineDubai Courts or authorized centers
Processing TimeNotarisation subject to document readiness and appointment availabilityDepends on court schedule and availability
ConvenienceHigh – flexible timing and remote servicesLimited – requires physical visit and appointment
AvailabilityExtended hours and faster accessBased on court working hours
Best ForUrgent, business, and remote notarization needsStandard and non-urgent notarization

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What Determines the Notary Services Cost

The overall cost of notarizing a document in Dubai can vary based on several key factors:

  • Type of document: Legal requirements and processing fees differ between personal and commercial documents.
  • Declared document value: Some fees are calculated as a percentage of the value stated in the contract or agreement.
  • Number of signatories: Fees may increase depending on the number of individuals required to sign the document.
  • Public vs. Private Notarization: Choosing a private notary involves additional professional service charges for convenience.
  • Certified Arabic Translation: If the document is not in Arabic, it must be translated by an authorized translator before notarization.
  • Urgency: Same-day or “express” services typically incur higher processing fees.
  • Notarization site: Fees vary between attending court premises and requesting an off-site (mobile) visit.

All notarization requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure full compliance with the current UAE notarial regulations.

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FAQs on Notary Fees and Charges in Dubai

Are notary fees the same across the UAE?

Official notary fees are generally set under the applicable UAE fee schedule. However, the total cost may vary depending on whether the document is notarized through a public notary or a licensed private notary, as private notary services may include additional professional charges.

What is the difference between public notary fees and private notary fees?

Public and private notaries may apply the same official government fee for the notarial act. However, private notaries may charge additional professional fees for appointment flexibility, off-site notarization, document handling, travel, and administrative support.

Why can private notary services cost more than public notarization?


Private notary services may cost more because they can include added convenience and service support, such as:

  • Off-site notarization at an office, home, or agreed location
  • Faster appointment availability
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Document coordination and administrative support
  • Travel and logistics arrangements

These charges are usually separate from the official government notary fee.

Can a private notary notarize documents outside the court?

Yes. Licensed private notaries in the UAE may notarize eligible documents outside court premises, including at offices, homes, or other agreed locations, subject to the applicable notarial rules and document requirements.

What factors affect the total notary cost in Dubai?


The total notarization cost in Dubai may depend on:

  • Type and value of the document
  • Number of signatories
  • Public or private notarization
  • Certified Arabic translation requirements
  • Urgency or same-day service request
  • Location of notarization

Each document should be reviewed individually to confirm the applicable fee and notarial requirements.

Is certified Arabic translation required before notarization?


If the document is not in Arabic, certified Arabic translation may be required before notarization. This depends on the document type, issuing authority, language of the document, and the requirements of the relevant notarial authority.

Are private notaries in Dubai legally regulated?


Yes. Private notaries in the UAE are licensed and regulated by the competent authorities. Clients should verify the authorization status of a private notary before proceeding with notarization.

Is VAT applicable on notary services?


VAT may apply to professional service charges where applicable under UAE tax rules. Official government fees and professional service charges may be shown separately depending on the nature of the service and invoice structure.

How can I estimate the cost of notarizing my document?


The best way to estimate the notary cost is to review the document type, value, number of signatures, translation requirements, and whether public or private notarization is needed. After reviewing the document details, the applicable government fee and any professional service charges can be estimated more accurately.

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