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A notary public in Dubai certifies and legalises your important documents so they hold legal weight before UAE courts, government departments and private parties. Wordcraft manages the entire notarisation journey for you — drafting the document, providing the MOJ-approved Arabic legal translation the notary requires, and arranging notarisation at the Dubai Courts Notary Public or a licensed private notary.
Documents We Notarise in Dubai
- Power of Attorney (POA) — general, special, property and banking POA.
- No Objection Certificates (NOC) — for employment, travel, tenancy and government use.
- Affidavits & Sworn Statements — declarations confirmed before a notary.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) & Agreements — commercial and personal.
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) & Amendments — company formation and changes.
- Wills & Undertakings — legally valid personal declarations.
Why Choose Wordcraft for Notary Services in Dubai?
- One-stop service — translation + notarisation together, so you don’t run between a translator and the notary.
- MOJ-approved legal translation — the certified Arabic the UAE notary requires.
- Four UAE branches — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, since 2019.
- Fast turnaround — express handling for urgent documents.
Get Your Documents Notarised in Dubai Today
From a single power of attorney to a full set of corporate documents, Wordcraft makes notarisation in Dubai simple, fast and fully compliant with UAE law.
Documents You Need
- The document to be notarized — or the details we need to draft it with you
- The original Emirates ID of every signatory (residents), or the original passport (non-residents and visitors)
- Supporting papers, for example a title deed for a property POA, or the trade licence and MOA for company documents
- An Arabic translation or a bilingual Arabic–English version, if the document is not already in Arabic — we prepare it for you
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.
- Drafting — we prepare the document in Arabic and English and send it to you for review before anything is signed.
- Notary appointment — we book the session in person or by video through the competent notary platform (for example Dubai Courts, the Ministry of Justice e-Notary service or the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department) and check IDs beforehand.
- Signing — you sign or confirm the document in front of the notary, who verifies identity and applies the notary seal.
- Collection or delivery — collect the notarized document at our Dubai HQ in Al Twar or receive it through our free delivery. If it will be used abroad, we can arrange MOFA attestation and embassy legalization.
Who Needs This Service
Residents, non-residents and companies in Dubai whose documents must be signed before a notary to be legally valid in the UAE or accepted abroad. Typical cases:
- Powers of attorney for property, vehicles, banking, company matters or court cases
- Affidavits, declarations and undertakings requested by authorities or employers
- Company documents — MOAs, amendments, board resolutions and agreements
- No objection certificates, consent letters and legal notices
- Documents signed in the UAE that will be used abroad
Our Office Next to Al Twar Centre
Wordcraft's Dubai head office is in the Arzoo Building (Sharjah Islamic Bank Building), directly next to Al Twar Centre in Al Qusais 2, one of the best-known government services buildings in Dubai. For a document that needs notarizing in Dubai, the drafting, translation and notary booking happen in one place, close to where many government files are submitted.
- Address: Office 307, Arzoo Building, next to Al Twar Centre, Al Nahda Road, Al Qusais 2, Dubai
- Opening hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–7:00 PM · Saturday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM · Sunday closed
- Phone: +971 56 681 3996 (mobile & WhatsApp) · 04 239 6262
How customers use the two offices together
- You send us the details on WhatsApp or come to Office 307 with your Emirates ID or passport.
- We draft the power of attorney, affidavit, NOC or agreement in Arabic and English, and our MOJ-certified legal translators translate any supporting documents.
- You check the draft with us before anything is signed.
- We book the notary session. Depending on the document, that may be in person at the notary or by video through the notary's remote service, and we tell you exactly what to bring.
Wordcraft does not sign or seal documents: that is done by the Dubai Courts notary public or a licensed private notary. Our job is a complete, correctly worded file that gets accepted at the first appointment.
Emirates ID and remote notarization
Dubai Courts notarization requires a valid Emirates ID. Without one, as a visitor or non-resident, you sign with your passport through the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) notary, which we arrange. Read our guide to the Emirates ID rules for notarization in Dubai, or see online notarization in Dubai if you cannot attend in person. Directions and the office's 567 Google reviews are on the Dubai Al Twar office page.
After the notary: using the document abroad
A notarized POA or affidavit that will be used outside the UAE usually needs MOFA attestation and then legalization by the destination country's embassy. MOFA attestation is now digital, so the Al Twar team can submit it online straight after the notary session and tell you whether the embassy step applies. See MOFA attestation.
Customers from Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Muhaisnah, Mirdif and Deira often combine the visit: drafting and translation with us in the morning, and the notary appointment the same day when a slot is free.
What the Dubai Courts Notary Handles
The notary public at Dubai Courts authenticates private documents so they carry official weight before courts, government departments and banks. Typical work includes:
- Powers of attorney: general, special, property, vehicle, company and litigation POAs
- Attesting signatures on private documents and agreements
- Contracts and memoranda, such as MOUs, sale agreements and partner agreements
- Legal notices served through the notary («إنذار عدلي»), see legal notices
- Declarations, affidavits and undertakings
- Certified true copies
- Wills of non-Muslims under Dubai's framework, see wills and agreements
Dubai Courts publishes its current list of notary services and the private notary offices it has licensed on the Dubai Courts website. Licensed private notaries can perform many of the same acts within their licenses. We match your document to the right service before drafting.
Where to Sign in Dubai: Service Points, Private Offices and Online
Dubai Courts delivers notary services at its service points and online through its smart notary service, which residents access with UAE PASS. Counter hours follow Dubai Government working hours, which are shorter on Fridays and change during Ramadan; licensed private notaries often offer later appointments. Which locations offer the service you need is published on Dubai Courts' channels, and we confirm the slot when we book. If you are coming to our head office anyway, our Al Twar Centre guide explains what else can be done nearby, and directions are on the Wordcraft Dubai branch page.
More Questions About Notary Public in Dubai
What are the notary public timings in Dubai?
Dubai Courts counters work Dubai Government hours, with a shorter Friday and reduced hours in Ramadan. The smart notary service and licensed private notaries add flexibility. Our Al Twar office drafts and books six days a week; hours are on the branch page.
What happens at the notary appointment?
The notary checks each signatory's identity, shows the document, confirms that you understand and agree to it, and records the notarization. The notarized document is then issued digitally with a verification code.
How does someone check that a Dubai notarized document is genuine?
Digitally issued notarized documents carry a QR code or reference number that the receiving party can check with the issuing authority. Nobody needs to see a stamped paper copy.
Do I need a lawyer to notarize a document in Dubai?
Not for most documents. The notary verifies identity and consent but does not give legal advice. For a dispute or a complex transaction, speak to a lawyer; for standard POAs, declarations and agreements, we draft and translate the document and book the notary.
What is the difference between the Dubai Courts notary and the DIFC Courts notary?
Dubai Courts notarizes onshore documents and works in Arabic. The DIFC Courts notary serves DIFC matters and others who choose it, mostly in English. See DIFC Courts notary for when each one fits.
Dubai Courts Notary vs Licensed Private Notary vs Smart e-Notary
There are three ways to get a document notarized in Dubai, and each produces an official notarization when the authority is competent for your transaction:
| Authority | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Courts notary public | Government notary counters during working hours | Most documents, including any transaction that must stay with the court notary |
| Licensed private notary | Licensed private offices with fixed, sometimes evening, appointments, in person or by video | Urgent appointments, companies, busy professionals |
| Smart e-Notary | Video session, electronic signature and a digital notarized document | Signatories outside Dubai or the UAE, or anyone who prefers not to travel |
Wordcraft is not a notary; we pick the right route for your document and book it. See private notary in Dubai and online notarization.
Choose Your Document: One Page per POA and Deed
- Power of attorney: general POA, special POA, property POA, vehicle POA and canceling a POA
- No objection certificates and child travel consent letters
- Sworn affidavits and undertaking letters
- Certified true copies and signature attestation
- Board resolutions and MOA amendments
- Eviction notices and other legal notices
Emirates ID Rule and the Passport Route for Visitors
A Dubai notary verifies the identity of every signatory. Dubai Courts notarization requires a valid Emirates ID, and residents sign with the original card. Visitors, non-residents and anyone whose Emirates ID has expired sign with their passport instead: we arrange the notarization through the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), usually by video. Some transactions have extra requirements, which we confirm in your quote. Read our guide to notarization in Dubai and Emirates ID rules.
Why Dubai Notaries Reject Documents and How We Prevent It
- English-only document with no Arabic version or certified legal translation
- Names that do not match the Emirates ID or passport letter for letter, in Arabic or English
- Expired ID: or a signatory who cannot attend
- Missing powers: a POA without the power to sell or receive money, or a company signatory without a resolution
- Unlegalized foreign papers that the deed relies on
We check all of this before the appointment, so signing in front of the notary is the last step, not the start of new corrections.
After Notarization: MOFA and Embassy for Use Abroad
If your Dubai-notarized document will be used outside the UAE, the notary step is followed by UAE MOFA attestation (digital and verifiable online) and legalization by the destination country's embassy. The UAE is not an Apostille member, so UAE documents are not apostilled. We handle every link in that chain (more on our MOFA attestation and notarization for use abroad pages).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a notary public in Dubai?
A notary public in Dubai is a government-authorised official (Dubai Courts Notary Public or a licensed Private Notary) who witnesses signatures and certifies the authenticity of legal documents such as power of attorney, memorandums, affidavits and agreements so they are legally valid in the UAE.
How much does notary public service cost in Dubai?
Notary fees in Dubai depend on the document type and value. Wordcraft handles the full process — drafting, MOJ-approved Arabic legal translation, and notarisation — and gives you a fixed quote up front. Contact us for your document’s exact fee.
Can documents be notarised online in Dubai?
Yes. Dubai Courts offers e-notary services for many document types, and Wordcraft can prepare and submit your documents for online notarisation. See our online notarization in Dubai page.
Do documents need translation before notarisation?
If your document is in a language other than Arabic, the UAE notary requires a certified Arabic translation. As an MOJ-approved legal translation company, Wordcraft provides both translation and notarisation in one place.
Where are your notary services available?
We serve all the emirates through our offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, plus document collection and submission across the UAE.
Last updated: September 2026
