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How to notarise a document in the UAE

Public and private notaries, online options make it easy to legalise a document

Published: September 16, 2020 20:04 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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How can you legalise documents in the UAE? — Notarising helps legalise documents like power of attorney or memorandum of understanding. Image Credit: Stock image

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One of the benefits of getting a document notarised is that in case you lose a document previously notarised by a public notary, you can apply for a duplicate copy. — Another benefit of notarising a document at a public notary is that you can request for a copy in case of an emergency. Image Credit: Stock image

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The public notary can provide a duplicate copy, or a true copy, which is a copy of the document with the necessary stamps legalising it. — Image Credit:

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What is the process for notarising a document? — Simply visit a public or private notray in the UAE to start the process. Image Credit: Stock image

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In other emirates, applicants would need to visit a public notary office to get documents notarised. — In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you can approach private notaries as well as public notaries. Image Credit: Stock image

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In a private notary, you would be able to complete the process based on a pre-scheduled appointment, which suits many clients — Image Credit: Stock image

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Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai Courts, along with many private notaries, offer notary services online — You can also get notary services at your place of residence or work, for an additional cost. Image Credit: Stock image

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Which documents do I need to provide? — Depending on the type of document you need to get notarised, you may need to submit certain identity documents. Image Credit: Stock image

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to notarise a power of attorney, you would need to provide the following documents — Documents needed to notarise a power of attorney. Image Credit: Stock image

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• Original passport of the principal. • One photocopy of the principal’s passport. • Three copies of the power of attorney that is to be notarised. — Image Credit: Stock image

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• Original Emirates ID card of the principal. • One copy of the Emirates id card of the principal. — Image Credit: Stock image

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Where can I go? Dubai and Abu Dhabi courts provide a complete list of notary offices in the two emirates. For a list of all private notary offices licensed by Dubai Courts, visit the link in the caption below. — https://www.dc.gov.ae/PublicServices/PrivateNotaryOffices.aspx Image Credit: Stock image

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For a list of all Abu Dhabi notary units, visit the link in the caption below. — https://www.adjd.gov.ae/en/pages/adjd-notarypublic-authentication-units.aspx Image Credit: Stock image

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Online services If you want to notarise a document online, follow the link in the caption below for the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. — http://public.adjd.gov.ae/TemplatesGeneratorClient/Main/Category.faces Image Credit: Stock image

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Online services If you want to notarise a document online, follow the link in the caption below for the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. — https://www.dc.gov.ae/PublicServices/Categories.aspx?lang=&SiteCategoryName=Public_Services Image Credit: Stock image

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