How to Attest Your Documents for Use in the UAE

How the process works

1. 1

   Know what attestation actually does

   Public Attestation Services document and confirm your declarations and legal acknowledgments before official entities. The point is legal recognition: your acknowledgment becomes something an official body will accept and act on under UAE law.

2. 2

   Identify the type of acknowledgment you need

   Among the most common types is the Acknowledgment of Parentage, used to legally document the relationship between parents and their children when that is required. Be clear on which acknowledgment fits your situation before you apply.

   Documents:Acknowledgment of Parentage
3. 3

   Consider an Acknowledgment of Gift (Hiba)

   If you are transferring property or making a donation to another person, the Acknowledgment of Gift (Hiba) documents that transfer in a legally recognised manner. This is the route when you want a gift between individuals to hold up legally.

   Documents:Acknowledgment of Gift (Hiba)
4. 4

   Choose where to submit

   These services are provided through the Notary Public Departments in the courts, or via the digital judicial platforms. The digital platforms let you submit and track your application remotely, so you do not always need to attend in person.

   Documents:Emirates IDOriginal document to be attested
5. 5

   Submit and track your application

   Lodge your declaration with the Notary Public Department or the online platform, then follow it through to confirmation. The exact fees and processing times are not fixed here — check the current amounts on the authority's website before you rely on them.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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