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Notary services in Dubai, prepared right the first time.

Agreements, declarations, powers of attorney and corporate documents often need formal notarisation. We prepare the documents, arrange translations and guide you through the appointment.

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Notarisation

Formal documents, properly executed.

Notarisation confirms that a document has been signed by the right people, in the right way. Mistakes in names, missing attachments or unaccepted translations are the most common reasons for delays.

We review your document, prepare it in the accepted format, coordinate legal translation where needed and help you book and attend the notary appointment.

Signing a document in front of a notary

At a glance

  • Powers of attorney and declarations
  • Company and partnership documents
  • Legal translation coordination
  • Appointment booking and guidance

What We Notarise

Documents that often need a notary.

We prepare and arrange notarisation for personal and company documents, in Arabic or bilingual form as required.

  • Powers of attorney

    General and specific POAs for personal, property and company matters.

  • Memorandum of association

    Company MOAs and their amendments for mainland companies.

  • Declarations & affidavits

    Sworn statements for authorities, banks and embassies.

  • Share transfer agreements

    Transfers of shares between partners or to new owners.

  • Commercial agreements

    Partnership, sale, service and other business agreements.

  • Board resolutions

    Company decisions that must be formalised for authorities or banks.

How It's Done

Ways to get a document notarised in Dubai.

Depending on the document and your schedule, notarisation can be done in person or remotely.

Dubai Courts Notary

Public notary
  • Notary public services through Dubai Courts
  • Suitable for most personal and company documents
  • Documents usually need to be in Arabic or bilingual

Private Notary

Licensed notary office
  • Licensed private notaries authorised in Dubai
  • Flexible appointments, often faster scheduling
  • Same legal effect for the documents they are authorised to notarise

Remote Notarisation

Online
  • Signing by video call for eligible documents
  • Useful when signatories are busy or travelling
  • Identity verified online before signing

Which option fits depends on the document type and the signatories. We advise the best route and prepare the paperwork.

Before the Notary

Translation and attestation.

Many documents need to be translated or attested before a notary or authority will accept them.

Legal translation

Certified legal translation into Arabic, as required by the courts and authorities.

MOFA attestation

Attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs so documents are recognised locally.

Documents from abroad

Notarised in the home country and attested by the UAE embassy there, then by MOFA in the UAE.

Checks before submission

We review names, passport details and wording so the notary does not reject the document.

What We Handle

Notary support for personal and business documents.

We prepare documents to the format notaries expect, reducing back-and-forth.

Powers of attorney

General and specific POAs for personal or business use.

Declarations & affidavits

Drafting and preparing statements for notarisation.

Corporate documents

Agreements, resolutions and documents linked to your company.

Legal translation

Coordinating certified Arabic translations where required.

Appointments

Booking and preparing you for the notary appointment.

Attestation

Guidance on further attestation for use abroad.

How It Works

Our notary process.

A clear sequence from first conversation to completion. Final decisions and timelines rest with the relevant authority.

  1. 01

    Document review

    We check the purpose, parties and format required.

  2. 02

    Preparation

    We draft or format the document and arrange translation.

  3. 03

    Appointment

    We book the notary appointment and brief you on what to bring.

  4. 04

    Completion

    The document is notarised and ready for use.

Documents

What you may need to provide

  • Original passports and Emirates IDs of all signatories
  • The document to be notarised, or details to draft it
  • Trade licence and MOA for company documents
  • Certified translations where the document isn't in Arabic
  • Supporting documents relevant to the transaction

Requirements vary with the authority, your activity and your circumstances. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.

Fees & Timelines

What affects cost and timing

  1. Document typeNotary fees vary by the kind of document.
  2. TranslationCertified translation is charged per document or page.
  3. Number of partiesMore signatories can affect the process and fees.
  4. Use abroadExtra attestation steps apply for documents used outside the UAE.

Why HDC

Why clients choose us for notarisation.

Documents checked first

We review your paperwork before submission to avoid avoidable rejections and delays.

Clear, honest updates

Transparent quotations and regular progress updates — you always know what happens next.

One team for everything

Setup, PRO, visas, documents and approvals handled from our Al Nahda Centre office.

FAQ

Notarisation questions.

Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp our team and we'll guide you.

Generally, each signatory must be present or use an accepted remote option with valid identification. We confirm the requirements before your appointment.

Get Started

Have a documentthat needs a notary?

Tell us about your requirement and we'll explain the steps, documents and costs — in person at Al Nahda Centre, by phone or on WhatsApp.