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Wordcraft‘s Abu Dhabi office provides full certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi — issuing authority, embassy and MOFA — with certified Arabic translation, for visas, jobs, schooling and business.
Last updated: October 2026
Certificates We Attest in Abu Dhabi
- Degree & diploma certificates.
- Marriage & birth certificates.
- Police-clearance & commercial documents.
Why Wordcraft in Abu Dhabi?
- Real local office + document collection and delivery across Abu Dhabi.
- MOJ-approved legal translation + attestation, since 2019.
Attest Your Certificates in Abu Dhabi
Documents You Need
- The original certificate or document (not a copy)
- A copy of the certificate holder's passport
- For educational certificates: the transcripts or mark sheets, if the issuing authority or your employer asks for them
- A copy of your UAE visa or Emirates ID, if you are a resident
- A signed authorisation letter, if Wordcraft handles the home-country and embassy steps for you
How It Works — Step by Step
- Send a scan on WhatsApp or email — we confirm the exact route for your document and country and send a free quote within 10–30 minutes.
- Hand over the original at our Abu Dhabi office (or any of our other offices) or use our pickup service.
- Home-country authentication — the document is authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country (for example a notary, the issuing body and the foreign ministry, as that country requires).
- UAE embassy legalization with digital MOFA attestation — the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country legalizes the document and now completes the UAE MOFA attestation digitally in the same step, so in most cases no separate MOFA visit is needed in the UAE. We confirm the route for your country in the quote.
- Arabic translation, if required — a certified legal translation by an MOJ-licensed legal translator when the receiving authority asks for one.
- Delivery — collect the attested document from our office or receive it through our delivery service.
Who Needs This Service
Residents and companies in Abu Dhabi need foreign certificates attested before using them with Abu Dhabi employers, schools, universities and government departments. Typical cases:
- Employment and residence visas — especially for professional job titles
- Family sponsorship (marriage and birth certificates)
- School and university admission and certificate equivalency
- Professional licensing with health, education and engineering authorities
- Property, banking, inheritance and court matters
Abu Dhabi Attestation After the Digital Switch (September 2026)
Abu Dhabi residents used to plan a morning at a MOFA counter. Today the MOFA step is online, and for most foreign documents it has already been completed by the UAE Embassy in the country that issued them. What still decides your route is where the document comes from and which Abu Dhabi body will receive it.
- Foreign degree for an Abu Dhabi employer, a DOH license or ADEK: authentication in the home country, then the UAE Embassy there, which includes MOFA in the same application.
- Abu Dhabi document going abroad: MOFA attestation online through UAE PASS, then the embassy of the destination country, most of which are based in Abu Dhabi.
- Any document: it must not be laminated, and it must be in Arabic or English or carry a certified translation, as MOFA requires.
Abu Dhabi Documents: TAMM and ADEK Certificates
More and more Abu Dhabi government certificates, school records overseen by ADEK among them, are issued or retrieved digitally through the TAMM platform. A digital certificate with a QR code or reference number can go straight to MOFA's online attestation, while an older paper certificate may first need verifying by the body that issued it. Our Hamdan Street team checks which case yours is, handles the MOFA step and prepares the Arabic or English legal translation if the receiving office asks for one. MOFA's own rules are on the MOFA website. Last reviewed: September 2026.
More Questions About Certificate Attestation in Abu Dhabi
My degree was legalized by the UAE Embassy last month. Is it ready for Abu Dhabi?
In most cases, yes. A digital embassy legalization issued under the current system already carries the MOFA attestation, so your employer or ADEK can verify it straight away. We still check it before you submit, because an older paper stamp would need MOFA in the UAE.
Are documents attested in Dubai accepted in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. MOFA attestation is a federal step and does not depend on the emirate where it was done. Abu Dhabi bodies such as DOH or ADEK may run their own verification on top of it.
Do you collect documents outside Abu Dhabi city?
Collection covers Abu Dhabi, including Musaffah and Khalifa City. Collection does not cover Al Ain or Al Dhafra; customers there send originals by courier or hand them in at our Hamdan Street office, and we confirm the options in the quote.
Is an apostille enough for an ADEK or DOH application?
No. Both follow the federal rule: a foreign document needs UAE Embassy legalization, which now includes MOFA. An apostille from the issuing country may be one step on the way, never the last one.
Can a laminated certificate be attested for use in Abu Dhabi?
MOFA does not accept laminated documents. Ask the university or registry for a new original or a certified duplicate, and send that to us instead.
Visit Our Abu Dhabi Office on Hamdan Street
Certificate attestation for Abu Dhabi customers is handled by our own team on Hamdan Street: Office 1760, 17th floor, Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi. Your originals stay with the Abu Dhabi office from collection to delivery, and you deal with one team from the first quote to the attested document.
- Hours: open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday until 2:00 PM; closed on Sunday.
- Call or WhatsApp: +971 50 616 0468, or the office line 050 146 2674.
- Email: auh@wordcraft.ae
Attestation for Abu Dhabi authorities
Abu Dhabi customers most often need attested certificates for the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and school admissions, for residence and family visa files, for health licenses, and for employers and universities in the capital. Tell us which authority will receive the document and we confirm the exact attestation route for it: UAE-issued documents go through the issuing authority and the digital MOFA attestation; documents issued abroad go through home-country authentication and the UAE embassy, which now completes the MOFA step digitally in most cases.
Certificates our Hamdan Street team attests most
- School and university certificates for ADEK, school admissions and equivalency
- Marriage and birth certificates for family residence in Abu Dhabi
- Medical and nursing degrees and experience certificates for health licenses
- Commercial documents for companies licensed in Abu Dhabi
Walk in or order online
Al Ghaith Tower is on Hamdan Street in central Abu Dhabi; take the lift to the 17th floor, Office 1760. Most customers never need to come in: send a photo of the certificate on WhatsApp, receive a written quote in 10–30 minutes, pay by secure link and track the attestation online, while our courier can collect and return the original in Abu Dhabi city (we confirm this in your quote). Directions, the areas we cover and the office's Google reviews are on the Abu Dhabi Hamdan Street office page.
Indian & Philippine Embassy Attestation in Abu Dhabi
Many customers in Abu Dhabi search for Indian embassy attestation in Abu Dhabi or Philippine embassy attestation in Abu Dhabi. Two different routes sit behind these searches, and our Abu Dhabi branch on Hamdan Street handles both:
- Indian or Philippine documents for use in the UAE: degrees, birth and marriage certificates are attested in the issuing country and then by the UAE Embassy there (which now includes the digital MOFA step), and our MOJ-certified legal translators translate them into Arabic. See Indian certificate attestation and Philippine document attestation.
- UAE documents for use in India or the Philippines: powers of attorney, UAE birth or marriage certificates and company papers are notarized or attested in the UAE and then presented to the Indian Embassy or the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, usually through their authorized service center. We prepare, translate and submit the file for you.
Send us a photo of the document and tell us where it will be used, and the free quote (within 10–30 minutes) sets out the route for your case.
How Long Each Step Takes
Only MOFA publishes fixed service times, and we quote them below as MOFA states them. Every other step depends on the country, the authority and your document, so we confirm the timing for your case in the written quote. Tell us your deadline and we confirm what is possible before we start.
| Step | Who does it | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication in the issuing country (notary, issuing body, foreign ministry) | The authorities of that country | Varies by country and document |
| Legalization by the UAE Embassy or Consulate abroad, including the MOFA step | The UAE mission in the issuing country | Depends on the mission; MOFA lists up to 7 business days for attestation outside the UAE through a service provider |
| Digital MOFA attestation of a UAE-issued document with a QR code or reference number | MOFA online, with UAE PASS | Within 2 hours during official working hours (MOFA) |
| MOFA attestation inside the UAE through an approved courier provider | MOFA and the selected courier | 1 to 3 business days, depending on the courier (MOFA) |
| Legal translation into Arabic, if the receiving office asks for it | An MOJ-licensed legal translator | Depends on length; agreed in the quote |
| Own checks by the receiving Abu Dhabi body (for example ADEK or DOH) | That authority | Set by that authority |
Documents You Need, by Case
The general list above covers most files. This table shows what usually travels with each common Abu Dhabi case. The receiving office can always ask for more, so check its own list too.
| Your case | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Foreign degree for an Abu Dhabi job or work visa | Original degree (not laminated), transcripts if your employer asks, passport copy with the same name spelling |
| Degree for ADEK, a university or equivalency | Original degree and transcripts, passport copy; recognition by the Ministry is a separate step after attestation |
| Marriage certificate for family residence | Original marriage certificate, passport copies of both spouses |
| Birth certificate for a child's residence or school place | Original birth certificate, passport copies of the parents |
| Medical or nursing papers for a health licence | Degree and experience certificates; the licensing authority may run its own verification as well |
| Abu Dhabi document going abroad | The original or the digital certificate with its QR code or reference number (for example from TAMM) |
| Company documents | Originals certified by the issuing authority, a copy of the trade licence; see commercial document attestation |
If a certificate is not in Arabic or English, MOFA asks for a legally certified translation, which our legal translation team in Abu Dhabi prepares.
What Decides the Cost
There is no single price for certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi, because the route changes from one document to the next. These are the things that decide it:
- The country that issued the certificate, and how many authorities there must authenticate it
- Whether it is a personal or a commercial document
- The MOFA route: digital attestation or attestation through a courier provider
- How many documents you attest together
- Whether a legal translation into Arabic is needed
- Where we collect and return the original
Government fees are payable at cost. We confirm the government fees and our service charge in writing before any work begins.
Contact Our Abu Dhabi Attestation Team
Wordcraft Abu Dhabi
Office 1760, 17th floor, Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi
Call: +971 50 616 0468 · WhatsApp: send your document on WhatsApp
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday closed.
Customers in Al Ain are served by the Abu Dhabi team. Directions and the areas we cover are on the Abu Dhabi office page.
Official Sources
- MOFA: Attestation of official documents and certificates (routes, conditions and service times)
- MOFA digital document verification
- TAMM, Abu Dhabi government services
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi?
Attestation in Abu Dhabi runs through the relevant authority, the embassy and UAE MOFA. Wordcraft’s Abu Dhabi office handles the full chain with pickup and delivery.
How much does it cost in Abu Dhabi?
The cost depends on the document, the country and the authorities involved. Send it to us for a free written quote within 10–30 minutes.
How long does attestation take in Abu Dhabi?
It depends on the document and the country. MOFA's own published times: digital attestation of UAE-issued documents within 2 hours during working hours, and the courier route 1 to 3 business days. Home-country and embassy steps vary, so we confirm the expected timing in your written quote. Urgent? Tell us your deadline first.
Which certificates can be attested in Abu Dhabi?
Degrees, diplomas, birth/marriage/police-clearance certificates and commercial documents.
Do I need UAE PASS for MOFA attestation?
MOFA's online attestation service asks you to log in with UAE PASS, and applications are made on the MOFA website or the MOFA smart app. If you would rather not do it yourself, sign an authorisation letter and our Abu Dhabi team prepares and submits the application, then tracks it until the attested document is ready.
How can I check that my attestation is genuine?
MOFA runs a digital verification service at verify.mofa.gov.ae. An employer, school or authority in Abu Dhabi can use it to confirm a digitally attested document, and you can check it yourself before you submit it. Keep the reference number and issue date that come with the attestation, because the check uses them.
What will MOFA reject?
MOFA lists three basic conditions for documents going through its courier route: the document must be in Arabic or English or come with a legally certified translation, it must already be certified by the competent authorities where that applies, and it must not be laminated. Applications that are not completed correctly are rejected automatically, so we check every file first.
Do I still need a separate MOFA visit for a document attested abroad?
In most cases, no. Under the digital system, the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country completes the MOFA step in the same application, and you receive a digitally attested document with a reference number. Some missions still work differently, so we confirm the route for your country before you send the original.
What decides the cost of certificate attestation in Abu Dhabi?
The issuing country, the type of document, the MOFA route, the number of documents and whether a legal translation is needed. Government fees are payable at cost. We confirm the government fees and our service charge in writing before any work begins, so you know the full amount before anything is submitted.
Can a company in Abu Dhabi attest commercial invoices?
Commercial invoices have their own MOFA channel, the Electronic Documents Attestation System (eDAS 2.0), which MOFA lists as a related service. Other company papers, such as a power of attorney, board resolution or certificate of incorporation from abroad, follow the normal attestation route. Tell us which document you have and we confirm the route.
Can someone else hand in my certificate for attestation?
Yes. You do not need to come in person. Send a signed authorisation letter and a passport copy, and our Abu Dhabi team handles the steps for you. You can hand the original in at Al Ghaith Tower or arrange collection, and we return it to you when the attestation is complete.
Last updated: September 2026
