Need certificate attestation in Ajman? MOFA attestation is now applied for online with UAE PASS: UAE-issued documents with a QR code or reference number can be attested digitally, others go through an approved courier service provider. Wordcraft prepares the documents, the legal translation and the application for Ajman customers from our Sharjah office.
We have no office in Ajman. You are served from our Al Majaz office in Sharjah and on WhatsApp, and free pickup and delivery of documents is available in Ajman.
Last updated: November 2026
How Attestation Works for Ajman Documents
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attests the signatures and seals on documents issued inside or outside the UAE. You apply on the MOFA website or the UAE MOFA smart app after logging in with UAE PASS, and the Ministry decides the route automatically from the issuing authority and the type of document:
| Route | Which documents | Time MOFA lists |
|---|---|---|
| Digital attestation | Original digital documents issued in the UAE with a verification feature such as a QR code, reference number or barcode, of a supported type | Within 2 hours during official working hours |
| Approved courier service provider, inside the UAE | Other originals in Arabic or English, or with a legally certified translation | 1 to 3 business days, depending on the provider |
| Approved courier service provider, outside the UAE | Documents handled abroad | Up to 7 business days |
These are the Ministry's own figures from its service page. Steps before MOFA, such as getting a document certified by the authority that issued it, are not included.
Documents We Attest Most Often
- Educational certificates: degrees, diplomas and school certificates for jobs, licensing and school admission. See degree certificate attestation.
- Personal documents: marriage certificates, birth certificates for family visas and school, and divorce papers.
- Commercial documents: trade licences, memorandums of association, powers of attorney and board resolutions used abroad.
- Court and notary documents: judgments and notarized documents going to another country.
Documents Issued Outside the UAE
A certificate from India, the Philippines, Egypt or any other country is attested in the country that issued it, through its own authorities and the UAE mission there. At missions that offer digital attestation, one application covers the mission and MOFA, and you receive a digitally attested document with a reference number and issue date, with no separate MOFA step in the UAE. MOFA says this applies at selected missions, so check the mission page for your country. We tell you the route for your country before you start.
What MOFA Checks Before It Accepts a Document
- The document is the original, in Arabic or English, or comes with a legally certified translation.
- It has been certified or attested by the competent authority first, where that applies.
- It is not laminated.
- The application details are correct. MOFA says applications that are not completed correctly are rejected automatically.
Most delays we see come from a missing earlier certification or a name that is spelled differently on the passport, so we check both before anything is submitted.
What Wordcraft Does for Ajman Customers
- You send a photo of the document on WhatsApp and tell us where it will be used.
- We confirm the route: digital, courier or through the mission abroad, and any certification needed first.
- We translate when the document is not in Arabic or English. Our legal translation is MOJ-approved.
- We prepare and submit the application and follow it to completion.
- You receive the attested document, digitally or by free delivery in Ajman, and you can verify it on verify.mofa.gov.ae.
Translate or Attest First?
For a document issued abroad, attestation usually comes first and the legal translation follows, so the translation also covers the stamps. For a UAE document in Arabic going abroad, the receiving country often wants a translation as well. The order depends on the document and where it is going; our guide translate or attest first explains the usual cases.
What Decides the Cost
The cost depends on the document type, the route MOFA assigns, whether the issuing authority must certify it first, whether translation is needed and the government fees. We do not publish prices. Government fees are payable at cost, and we confirm the exact fee and our service charge in writing before any work begins.
Our Sharjah Office, Serving Ajman
Office 3107, Business Tower, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 2, Sharjah. Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday closed. See all branches and WhatsApp numbers on our contact page and the Sharjah location page.
Related Services
- Certificate attestation in Sharjah
- MOFA attestation
- Legal translation in Ajman
- Notary public in Ajman
- Guide: MOFA attestation in Sharjah
Official Sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Attestation of Official Documents and Certificates (read 12 November 2026)
- MOFA digital document verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wordcraft have an office in Ajman?
No. Wordcraft has no office in Ajman. Ajman customers are served by our Sharjah office in Al Majaz and on WhatsApp, with free pickup and delivery of documents in Ajman. Send a photo of the document and we reply with a written quote.
Is there a MOFA customer centre in Ajman for attestation?
MOFA's attestation service is applied for online, on the Ministry's website or its smart app, after logging in with UAE PASS. The Ministry chooses the route, digital or through an approved courier service provider, from the issuing authority and the document type.
How long does MOFA attestation take for an Ajman document?
MOFA's own page lists digital attestation of UAE-issued documents within 2 hours during official working hours, and attestation through a service provider in 1 to 3 business days inside the UAE. Earlier steps, such as getting the document certified by its issuing authority, can add time.
My degree is from outside the UAE. Where is it attested?
Documents issued abroad are attested in the country that issued them, through the authorities there and the UAE mission. Where the UAE mission offers digital attestation, one application covers the mission and MOFA. Check your country's mission page, then send us the document and we confirm the route.
Does my document need a translation before attestation?
MOFA accepts originals in Arabic or English. A document in another language must come with a legally certified translation for the courier route. Our legal translation is MOJ-approved and done by licensed legal translators, so we can prepare it in the same job.
Can a laminated certificate be attested?
No. MOFA's requirements say the document must not be laminated. If your certificate is laminated, ask the issuing authority for a new original or a certified copy before you start.
How do I check that my attestation is genuine?
MOFA offers digital document verification at verify.mofa.gov.ae. A digitally attested document carries a reference number and an issue date that you can check there.
Can you collect my documents in Ajman?
Yes. Free pickup and delivery of documents is available in Ajman, as in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. For digital attestation of UAE-issued documents, often nothing needs to be collected at all.
How is the price decided?
The price depends on the document type, the route MOFA assigns, whether translation or certification by the issuing authority is needed, and the government fees. We do not publish prices. Government fees are payable at cost, and we confirm them and our service charge in writing before any work begins.
Do you attest documents issued in Iran?
No. We translate Persian (Farsi) documents, but we do not arrange attestation of documents issued in Iran.
