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A certified true copy is an officially verified copy of your original document, confirmed by a notary as a genuine duplicate — so you can submit copies to UAE authorities, banks and embassies while keeping your originals safe. Wordcraft arranges certified true copies in Dubai quickly and compliantly.
Documents We Certify
- Passports and Emirates ID.
- Trade licences and company documents.
- Educational and professional certificates.
- Contracts and agreements.
Why Use Wordcraft?
- Notarised true copies accepted across UAE government and private bodies.
- Optional certified Arabic translation in the same visit.
- Four UAE branches since 2019, with MOJ-approved legal translation in-house.
Get Certified True Copies in Dubai
Keep your originals — submit verified copies with confidence. Wordcraft handles certification and translation together.
Documents You Need
- The original document — the notary checks the copy against it
- Clear photocopies of the pages to be certified (we can make them for you)
- The original Emirates ID of the document holder (residents), or the original passport (non-residents and visitors)
- The authority or bank that will receive the copies, and how many certified copies you need
- For company documents: the trade licence and proof that you are authorised to act for the company
How It Works — Step by Step
- Tell us what you need on WhatsApp or email, or visit any of our four offices — Dubai HQ (Al Twar), Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah — and get a free quote within 10–30 minutes.
- Document check — we confirm the receiving authority accepts a notarized true copy and whether a translation is also needed.
- Notary appointment — we book the notary and prepare the copies in advance.
- Verification — the notary compares each copy with the original and stamps it as a true copy.
- Collection or delivery — take your originals and certified copies with you, or receive the copies through our free delivery.
Who Needs This Service
Anyone who has to submit copies of an important document but wants to keep the original safe:
- Students and professionals submitting certificates to universities, employers or licensing bodies
- Companies sharing trade licences, MOAs and contracts with banks, clients or tenders
- Residents submitting passport, ID or property documents to banks and authorities
- Anyone sending document copies to an embassy or overseas authority
True Copy vs Attestation vs Translation
People often ask for a "certified copy" when they actually need something else. The three services do different jobs, and many files need more than one:
| Service | What it confirms | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Certified true copy | That the copy matches the original document shown | A notary |
| Attestation (MOFA / embassy) | That the seal or signature of the issuing authority is genuine, so the document can be used in another country | Government authorities, in a set order |
| Legal translation | That the translation faithfully reflects the original's content | A certified legal translator; in the UAE, an MOJ-certified legal translator for Arabic |
A certified true copy does not replace attestation: a foreign degree still needs its attestation chain before a UAE authority will accept it, and a true copy of an unattested degree is still a copy of an unattested degree. Not sure which you need? Read the difference between notarization and attestation, or send us a photo and we will tell you in your free quote.
DIFC Automated True Copy Option
Besides the Dubai Courts notary and licensed private notaries, the DIFC Courts Notary Service offers an automated, online option for certifying true copies, with digital verification that lets the receiving party check the copy is genuine. It suits copies needed in English-speaking settings or abroad, such as passports, degrees and corporate records for foreign banks or registries. For copies presented to onshore authorities that work in Arabic, a Dubai notary is usually the smoother route. We compare the options for your document and book the right one. See DIFC Courts notary services.
Documents Commonly Certified and Where They Are Used
| Document | Typical receiving party |
|---|---|
| Passport and Emirates ID | Banks, landlords, free zones, foreign authorities |
| Degrees and transcripts | Employers, universities, licensing bodies (after attestation where required) |
| Trade license, MOA and resolutions | Banks, tenders, foreign registries and partners |
| Title deeds and tenancy contracts | Banks, courts, embassies for visa files |
| Birth and marriage certificates | Schools, embassies, family and inheritance files |
Bring the original to the notary, or have us collect it: a true copy can only be certified against the document itself, not against another copy or a scan. If the copy will be used abroad, it usually continues to MOFA attestation (digital) and the destination embassy after the notary. The UAE is not an Apostille member, so the embassy step remains. See all notarization services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a certified true copy in Dubai?
A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document that a notary or authorised official confirms is a genuine, exact copy of the original — accepted by UAE government departments, banks and embassies in place of the original.
Which documents can be certified as true copies?
Passports, Emirates ID, trade licences, certificates, contracts and academic documents can all be certified as true copies.
Do I need the original document?
Yes — the original must be presented so the notary can verify the copy against it. Wordcraft arranges this for you.
Can you also translate the document?
Yes. As an MOJ-approved legal translation company, Wordcraft can provide a certified true copy together with certified Arabic translation.
Last updated: September 2026
