The MOJ e-Notary is the UAE Ministry of Justice's online notary service: you upload your document, a federal notary verifies every party on a video call, and the notarized document is issued electronically. Residents sign in with UAE PASS, and visitors can register with a passport where the platform allows. Wordcraft prepares the bilingual draft and Arabic legal translation, then guides you through each step.
Who Can Use the MOJ e-Notary
The platform serves anyone who needs the federal notary without attending a counter:
- UAE residents log in with UAE PASS, which is tied to their Emirates ID.
- Visitors and people outside the UAE may register with passport details instead of an Emirates ID where the platform offers that option; the notary then checks identity on the call. The details are in our notarization and Emirates ID rules guide.
- Companies act through an authorized signatory, backed by the trade license and the document that proves the signatory's authority.
The Ministry of Justice is the federal notary. Dubai and Abu Dhabi run their own judicial systems with their own remote notary services (Dubai Courts and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department), and Sharjah uses both the Sharjah courts' notary and the federal MOJ notary. Which platform fits depends on the document and where it will be presented. For the Dubai Courts and other options, see remote notarization in Dubai.
Seven Steps From Login to e-Document
- Get the text right. The notary works in Arabic, so the document should be bilingual Arabic–English or come with an Arabic legal translation. Names, ID numbers and asset details must match the IDs letter for letter.
- Log in. Open the Ministry of Justice e-services on the website or app and sign in with UAE PASS. Visitors register with passport details where that option exists.
- Pick the transaction and add the parties. Choose the type (a power of attorney, a declaration or an agreement, for example), enter every party and upload the draft and supporting papers as clear PDFs.
- Pay the official fees. The platform displays the government fees before payment, and they are paid at cost.
- Wait for the Ministry's check. A reviewer goes through the request. Anything missing or unclear comes back with a note, and you correct and resubmit.
- Join the video session. At the booked time every party joins on a device with a camera and microphone, shows the original ID and tells the notary they understand and accept the document.
- Download the e-document. The notarized document is issued electronically with a way to verify it. For use abroad it then goes to MOFA attestation and the destination embassy.
What You Can Notarize Online, and What Still Needs a Counter
Most everyday notarial work runs through the platform:
- General and special powers of attorney (see our power of attorney services)
- Declarations, undertakings and sworn affidavits
- Agreements and contracts between two or more parties
- Company documents such as resolutions and signatory POAs
- Consent letters, including travel consent for minors
Some transactions still need an in-person appointment or a particular authority, such as certain property matters or documents whose format the receiving office prescribes. We check this first, so you are not sent back to a counter halfway through.
Why Requests Get Sent Back
- No Arabic: an English-only document without an Arabic legal translation.
- Names that do not match: a spelling different from the passport or Emirates ID, or a dropped middle name.
- Someone missing from the call: every signatory must join, and one absence stops the session.
- ID trouble: an expired Emirates ID or passport, or details that differ from the registration.
- Vague powers: a POA that does not list the specific acts, assets or authorities.
- Missing attachments: the trade license, resolution, title deed or vehicle registration the document mentions.
- Tech problems: a weak connection, no camera, or a phone that cannot show the ID clearly.
Where We Come In
We are a private company, not part of the Ministry. We draft or review your document, produce the Arabic side through our Arabic–English legal translation team, check every name and ID number, and tell each party what to have ready for the call. A photo of your document on WhatsApp gets you a written quote within 10–30 minutes. For background on remote signing, read online notarization in Dubai: the future of legal document services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a document notarized on the MOJ e-Notary legally valid?
Yes. It is an official notarization by a Ministry notary and is used exactly like one completed at a counter.
Can I use the MOJ e-Notary without an Emirates ID?
Yes. Dubai Courts notarization requires a valid Emirates ID, and the MOJ route is the one we arrange for visitors and non-residents without one: you register with your passport details and the notary checks your identity on the video call. Some documents carry extra conditions, which we confirm in your quote.
Do all parties need to be in the UAE?
No. Parties can join the session from abroad where the platform allows it, provided each has a valid ID and a stable connection.
How long does the MOJ e-Notary take?
It depends on the Ministry's review and the next free session. Timing for your document is confirmed in your written quote.
Is Wordcraft part of the Ministry of Justice?
No. Wordcraft prepares, translates and guides. The notarization is always carried out by the Ministry's notary.
Last updated: September 2026
