Attestation

Legal document attestation.

Powers of attorney, affidavits, agreements and court documents attested for official use in the UAE or abroad.

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At a glance

Legal documents are usually notarised first, then attested in the issuing country, by the UAE embassy and UAE MOFA.

UAE MOFA

Final step in the UAE

Varies*

Timeline

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*Timelines depend on the issuing country, the embassy and the UAE authorities. We confirm an estimate after reviewing your documents.

Overview

Documents we help with

Powers of attorney

Personal and company powers of attorney issued in or outside the UAE.

Affidavits & declarations

Sworn statements and declarations for official use.

Agreements

Contracts and agreements that an authority needs attested.

Court documents

Judgments and court-issued documents, where attestation is accepted.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements are set by the relevant authorities and can change; your advisor confirms what applies to you.

Documents

What you’ll need.

Legal documents often need notarisation before attestation. Your advisor confirms the order and checklist.

  • The original signed document
  • Notarisation, where required by the issuing country
  • Passport copies of the signatories
  • A legal Arabic translation if the document will be used before a UAE authority
How It Works

How it works.

Step - 01

Free consultation

We confirm which stamps your document needs.

30 min · Free
Step - 02

Document check

We check the original against current requirements.

Before filing
Step - 03

Attestation

We submit and track each stage of the chain.

Timing set by authorities
Step - 04

Delivery

You receive the attested document and a copy for your records.

Updates at every stage

All timings are estimates and depend on the authorities involved. Ask an advisor about yours.

FAQ

Common questions.

No. We handle the attestation process. For advice on what a legal document should say, please consult a licensed legal professional.

Usually, once it has been notarised and attested through the full chain and translated into Arabic where required. Requirements vary by authority.

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