Document preparation · Arabic translation · Notary booking · MOFA attestation
Notary Public Services in Dubai
Taw-Theeq is not a notary — we get your document ready for one. We draft or check it in Arabic or bilingual form, translate it with a certified legal translator, book it with the Dubai Courts notary (in person or by video) or a registered private notary, and take it on to MOFA attestation when it will be used abroad.
Direct answer
A notary public authenticates the execution of a document — that the people signing it are who they say they are, have capacity, and consent. Under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013, as amended in 2021, only Dubai Courts notaries, private notaries registered with Dubai Courts, registered government-entity employees and the automated e-Notary may do this.
Taw-Theeq is a legal support services provider. We prepare the document, translate it, book it with the right notary and follow it through to attestation. The notarization itself is performed by the notary.
Taw-Theeq handles
Everything before and after the notary.
- Checking which notary route fits your document
- Drafting or reviewing the text in Arabic or bilingual form
- Certified Arabic translation where the text is in another language
- Booking with Dubai Courts — in person or video — or a private notary
- MOFA attestation and translation after notarization
The notary does
The act that makes it a notarized document.
- Verifies identity, capacity and consent
- Witnesses the signing, in person or on video
- Authenticates and records the instrument
- Charges the government or private-notary fee
Documents
Documents we prepare for notarization
Each document type has its own wording, parties and next step. Choose the one closest to yours.
Power of attorney
General and special POAs — property, company, banking, court. Dubai-issued POAs are recorded by number with Dubai Courts.
Most requestedCompany documents
Board and shareholder resolutions, MOA amendments, guarantees and authorisations for DET, free zones and banks.
CompaniesContracts & agreements
Agreements the parties want authenticated, prepared in bilingual form so the Arabic text and the English text sit together.
BusinessDeclarations & affidavits
Declarations for Dubai Courts notarization; oaths and affidavits for DIFC matters go to the DIFC Courts notary.
IndividualsConsents & family documents
Guardian consents, sponsorship and family declarations. A travel consent is usually asked for by the airline or destination country — send us their wording.
FamiliesDocuments for use abroad
Notarized in Dubai, then attested by MOFA and usually by the destination country’s embassy.
AbroadRoutes
Four ways to get a document notarized in Dubai
The right route depends on the document, the parties and whether they hold an Emirates ID.
| Route | How it works | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Courts notary — in person | Signing at a Dubai Courts service centre before a government notary | Passport-only holders; parties who prefer to attend |
| Dubai Courts — online / video | Application online; the notary verifies identity, capacity and consent by video | Emirates ID holders; parties in different places |
| Dubai Courts e-Notary | Automated processing of eligible transactions with no appearance | Standard transactions the system supports |
| Registered private notary | A private notary office registered with Dubai Courts — all are law firms — by appointment, at its own fee | Clients who want a private appointment |
Article 27 — the language of the instrument
Instruments processed by a notary must be written in Arabic. A foreign language is permitted when the document is bilingual — both texts in one continuous document, signed on each page — or when a certified translator’s Arabic translation is attached.
Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 on Notaries Public · verified 23 September 2026Who may notarize
Notarial work may be carried out only by government notaries at Dubai Courts, private notaries and government-entity employees registered on the roll, and the automated e-Notary. Practising without registration is an offence.
Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 on Notaries Public · Law No. 26 of 2021 · Dubai Courts — Private Notary Offices · verified 23 September 2026Remote notarization
The notary verifies the parties by videoconference; the e-Notary works without the parties appearing in person. For a power of attorney, Dubai Courts lists an online channel for Emirates ID holders, while passport holders appear in person.
Resolution No. 137 of 2022 · Dubai Courts — Power of Attorney ratification · verified 23 September 2026How it works
From your document to the notarized copy
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Tell us what you need
Send the document, or describe it on WhatsApp: its purpose, the parties, and where it will be used.
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Route and requirements
We confirm which notary route fits, the language form, the IDs and the supporting documents — and whether attestation will follow.
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Drafting and translation
We prepare the bilingual text or the certified Arabic translation and check names and numbers against your documents. You approve the final wording.
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Booking and quote
The government fee and our fee in one quote, then the booking — in person, by video, or with a private notary.
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Signing before the notary
You and the other parties sign before the notary, in person or on a video session. Do not sign in advance.
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After notarization
MOFA attestation, embassy attestation or translation of the notarized document, where it will be used.
What to have ready
Identity
- Emirates ID of every signing party
- Passport for parties without an Emirates ID (they attend in person)
- IDs of the attorney or beneficiary named in the document
The document
- The unsigned draft, or the text you need drafted
- For a POA: the powers, the attorney’s details and any property or company details
- The receiving authority’s wording, if it prescribes one
Supporting documents
- Trade licence, MOA and an authorising resolution for company documents
- Title deed for property-related POAs
- Certificates showing the relationship, for family documents
Signed abroad?
A document signed outside the UAE is not re-notarized in Dubai. It is notarized abroad, legalised by that country’s foreign ministry, attested by the UAE embassy or consulate, attested by MOFA in the UAE, and translated into Arabic. We handle the UAE steps and the translation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taw-Theeq a notary public?
No. In Dubai, notarization is performed only by Dubai Courts notaries, private notaries registered with Dubai Courts, registered government-entity employees and the Dubai Courts e-Notary. Taw-Theeq is a legal support services provider: we prepare and translate your document, book it with the right notary and handle what comes after, such as MOFA attestation.
Can a document be notarized online in Dubai?
Yes, for many transactions. Since Resolution No. 137 of 2022, Dubai Courts can verify the parties by video, and the e-Notary handles eligible transactions with no appearance at all. For a power of attorney, the Dubai Courts service card lists an online channel for Emirates ID holders; passport-only holders attend a service centre in person.
Does my document have to be in Arabic?
Under Article 27 of Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 the instrument must be in Arabic. A foreign language is accepted when the document is bilingual — both texts in one continuous document, signed on each page — or when a certified translator’s Arabic translation is attached. We prepare either version.
Should I sign the document before the appointment?
No. The notary verifies identity, capacity and consent when you sign, whether in person or on a video session. Bring the document unsigned, or send us the text and we prepare it for signing.
How much does notarization cost?
There are two parts. The government fee — Dubai Courts lists AED 100 per party plus AED 20 knowledge and innovation fees for a power of attorney — and Taw-Theeq’s fee for drafting, translation and booking. Private notaries set their own fees. You receive both parts in one quote before anything is booked.
How long does it take?
It depends on the route and the notary’s availability, and on how quickly the text is approved. We confirm the route and the expected date with the quote rather than promise a fixed turnaround.
Do I need MOFA attestation after notarization?
Only if the document is going to be used outside the UAE. A UAE-notarized document for use abroad is attested by MOFA and usually by the destination country’s embassy. We handle the attestation after notarization.
My power of attorney was signed abroad. Does it need notarizing again in Dubai?
Not normally. A document signed abroad is notarized there, legalised by that country’s foreign ministry, attested by the UAE embassy or consulate, attested by MOFA in the UAE and then translated into Arabic. We handle the UAE steps and the translation.
Get your document notary-ready
Send the document or tell us what it is for on WhatsApp. We come back with the route, the language form and one quote covering the government fee and ours.
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Disclaimer. General information about notarization in Dubai, not legal advice. Laws and fees are cited from the official sources on this page as read on the date shown. Taw-Theeq Corporate Services and Legal Translation LLC is a legal support services provider — not a notary public, not a law firm and not a government authority. Notarization is performed by Dubai Courts notaries, registered private notaries or the Dubai Courts e-Notary.