The Attestation & Accreditation of
Official Documents in the UAE
Goodbye to the complications of the attestation of official papers and documents.
At Unique Legal Translation, we combine accredited legal translation services with the attestation of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and all embassies.
About the Attestation of Official Documents in the UAE:
The attestation of official documents in the UAE, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is an official procedure that proves the authenticity of the seals and signatures on official documents or papers issued from the UAE or abroad, and is an essential condition for the acceptance thereof at governmental and legal authorities.
The attestation process passes through several stages of official accreditations and attestations by more than one competent authority so that the documents would be legally accepted and recognized as authentic. Such stages might include:
- Attestation by the Ministry of Justice.
- Attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Attestation by embassies or consulates.
At Unique, we provide a practical solution to save time and effort, as we combine accredited legal translation service with the attestation service of all official documents on your behalf at the competent authorities, whether being the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, or embassies and consulates.
Get integrated services of legal translation and attestation at Unique.The Importance of the Attestation of Official Documents in the UAE:
Compliance with the proper path for the attestation of official papers and documents in all Emirates helps you to:
Official Recognition
Receive an official recognition of your documents to be accepted at all ministries, governmental authorities, universities, banks, and courts in the UAE.
Smooth Transactions
Facilitate and complete the processing of transactions, such as visas and licenses without delay.
Powerful Legal Proof
Have a powerful legal proof of all documents.
Commercial Document Credibility
Enhance the credibility of commercial documents, such as memorandums of association and commercial agreements, etc.
International Use
Ensure the possibility of using the documents outside the UAE according to the requirements of every country.
At Unique, we offer you an accredited translation of your documents and a brief attestation path to avoid any surprises, such as visa refusal or the delay of a transaction due to the incompletion of attestations.
The Documents that Require the Attestation & Accreditation of Official Documentation in the UAE:
Several official documents, including personal, educational, commercial, legal, and other documents require the attestation of statutory authorities after their accredited translation, such as:
Personal ID.
Marriage contract.
Divorce certificate.
Birth certificate.
Death certificate.
School certificates.
University certificates.
Grade transcript.
Powers of attorney.
Court judgments.
Commercial contracts.
Financial statements.
Balance sheets.
Commercial invoices.
Commercial records.
Experience certificates.
The attestation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai: When do you need it and how can we help you at Unique?
The attestation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is usually the last step in the path of attestation of official documents in the UAE prior to their acceptance before governmental authorities in the UAE or using the same abroad.
You require the attestation of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs when you have a personal, educational, or commercial document that has been firstly legalized by the competent governmental authority in the UAE, such as the Ministry of Education, Health, or Justice, and other competent governmental authorities or embassies, while you want such document to be recognized by the official authorities of another country.
If the document is issued from outside the UAE, it has to be attested by the Embassy of the UAE in the relevant country, followed by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by translation and accreditation in the UAE, or it has to be attested by the ministry of foreign affairs of the relevant country, followed by the attestation thereof by the embassy of the relevant country in the UAE, followed by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by the required translation and attestations.
At Unique, we do not only do an officially recognized translation of a document, but even more, we undertake the procedures for the attestation of your documents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or according to the path of attestations needed by your file so that you would receive, in the end, a legally translated document that is attested and ready for official use.
Order the attestation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs now.Why choose “Unique” for attestation & accreditation services in the UAE?
Unique – The best certified and legal translation office in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and across all Emirates. We stand out with:
Expertise Translated Into Trust
- 13 years of professional practice in the delivery of attestation and accreditation services for translated documents.
- Awarded several ISO attestations, namely, ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 27001 (Information Security & Privacy), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety & Health Management).
Unlimited Language Diversity
- Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Justice in eight languages, namely, German, Spanish, French, English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, and Persian.
- We uniquely translate in several rare languages in the UAE, such as the Turkish language.
- Professional proofreading.
Speed & Accuracy
- Urgent services on the same day for your urgent documents, to ensure that no delay is caused to your business.
- Competitive prices with ensuring the complete transparency of prices.
- A special manager to follow-up the requirements of large projects and all stages of work until the delivery of the translation.
FAQs on the attestation service of official documents in the UAE:
How much are the fees for the attestation of documents by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
Fees for the attestation of documents by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs vary according to the document type and the beneficiary entity, as there is a difference between personal and educational documents, such as birth certificates, marriage attestations, and academic certificates, on one hand, and commercial documents on the other hand, such as contracts, invoices, and certificates of origin. Fees are calculated according to the applicable schedule of fees on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation. Therefore, we, at Unique, care to inform you of the exact fees prior to the commencement of service, after the review of the type of the document and the attestations required for the same.
What is the duration of completion of your attestation service?
The duration of attestation of official documents depends on the attesting authority and document type. In general, the attestation of documents by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes around 3 working days, whereas electronic attestation services usually take from one to two working days from the date of filing the application, subject to the response timings of governmental authorities and the days of public holidays.
How do I attest an official document through your office?
You can ask for the attestation service of official documents and papers by sending, by e-mail, a copy of the official documents intended to be attested, or contacting us via WhatsApp for a free price quotation, and begin the translation and attestation service quickly and reliably.
Is delivery service available after attestation & accreditation?
Yes, at Unique, we provide a delivery service of documents after the completion of attestation and accreditation. You can receive your attested documents in the UAE by delivery to your address, and they can also be sent to outside the UAE via courier and express mail companies, according to the country and the options available to every client.
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