In Sharjah, a notary public confirms who signed a document and that they signed it knowingly, and the notary work itself is done by Sharjah Courts or by a licensed private notary, not by a translation or typing office. Documents that usually need it are powers of attorney, affidavits, agreements and company papers. We prepare and translate them first, then take them to the notary with you.
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Send a photo on WhatsAppIf you’re searching “notary attestation in Sharjah”, you probably have a paper in your hand and someone, a bank, a buyer, a court, a relative abroad, who says it must be notarised. This guide explains which documents that applies to, where the notary sits in Sharjah, and what to sort out before you go.
What does a notary actually do in Sharjah?
A notary checks the identity of the person signing, confirms they understand and agree to what the document says, and records the signing officially. That’s all. The notary does not check whether your business deal is a good idea, and does not make a foreign document valid in the UAE.
That last point trips people up. Notarisation and attestation are different steps. If you’re unsure which one your paper needs, our short explainer on the difference between notarization and attestation will sort it out.
Which documents usually need a notary?
The list below is what we most often prepare for Sharjah customers. Whether your particular document needs a notary is decided by the party asking for it, so ask them first.
- Powers of attorney for property, bank accounts, vehicles, company matters or court cases. See our page on power of attorney (POA).
- Affidavits and undertaking letters, for example a declaration of marital status or a statement for an authority.
- Agreements between people or companies that the parties want signed before a notary: loan agreements, share transfers, settlement letters.
- Company papers such as board resolutions or amendments to a memorandum of association.
- No-objection letters and consent letters, such as a parent’s consent for a child to travel.
Where is the notary in Sharjah?
Sharjah Courts list their address as the Al Layyah (Al Khan) area, near Khalid Port, with published working hours of Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. We read that on the official Sharjah Courts website for this article. Hours change in Ramadan and around public holidays, so confirm before you travel.
Besides the courts, the Ministry of Justice keeps a search page for private notary offices that work under its authority, and the ministry’s private notary page explains how private notaries are registered. Which route suits you depends on the document and on who will receive it, so ask the receiving party if they have a preference.
We keep a running comparison of counters and timings by emirate in notary public locations and timings in the UAE. For Sharjah specifically, see our notary public Sharjah page and the Sharjah office page.
Can you do it online?
Often, yes, but it depends on the service. Sharjah Courts run a digital platform for notary requests, where you sign in with UAE PASS, submit the request and sign digitally. The federal Ministry of Justice has its own e-notary system with a remote session and UAE PASS sign-in, which our MOJ e-notary guide walks through step by step.
Two cautions. First, not every document type is offered online; some still need you at a counter. Second, online routes expect everyone who signs to have a UAE PASS or valid Emirates ID. If one signer is abroad, tell us early, because that changes the plan.
What to bring (and what to fix before you go)
- Original Emirates ID, or passport if you don’t have one. Some routes accept only one of them, so check which. Our note on Emirates ID rules for notarisation covers the common cases.
- The document, finalised. Spelling of names must match your ID exactly. Fixing a typo after notarisation usually means starting over.
- Arabic. UAE authorities work in Arabic. If your document is in English or another language, expect to need a certified Arabic translation. Our legal translation in Sharjah team handles that.
- Supporting papers the document refers to: a property title, trade licence, or the original document being copied.
- All signing parties present, in person or by the online route, depending on the service.
What if the document comes from abroad?
A paper notarised in another country is not automatically accepted in Sharjah. It normally goes through a chain, usually the notary abroad, then the foreign ministry and the UAE embassy or its digital route, and sometimes a translation. We explain the order in what a document notarised abroad still needs. The same logic applies in Sharjah.
Common mistakes we see
- Going to the counter before the translation is ready, then losing a morning because the notary closes early in the afternoon.
- Assuming a power of attorney written for Dubai wording will suit a Sharjah bank without checking what the bank wants.
- Names spelled differently on the passport, the Emirates ID and the document.
- Treating a notarised copy and an attested document as the same thing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a notary in Sharjah the same as attestation?
No. Notarisation confirms the signature and the signer’s intent. Attestation is a separate government step, usually by the foreign ministry, that confirms an official stamp or signature for use in another country or authority.
Can Wordcraft notarise my document?
No. A court or licensed notary notarises it. We draft or check the document, arrange the Arabic translation, and handle the notary visit so you don’t queue yourself.
Do I need to be in Sharjah?
Not always. Some services run online with UAE PASS, and a power of attorney can be arranged for use by someone else. Tell us your situation and we confirm the route in writing before we start.
Does my document need to be in Arabic?
For UAE authorities, usually yes, or it needs a certified Arabic translation. Check with whoever will receive the document and send us a photo so we can confirm what applies.
Which days is the Sharjah notary open?
Sharjah Courts publish Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Check the official page before you go, especially in Ramadan.
Is a notary in Sharjah the same as attestation?
No. Notarisation confirms the signature and the signer’s intent. Attestation is a separate government step, usually by the foreign ministry, that confirms an official stamp or signature for use in another country or authority.
Can Wordcraft notarise my document?
No. A court or licensed notary notarises it. We draft or check the document, arrange the Arabic translation, and handle the notary visit so you don’t queue yourself.
Do I need to be in Sharjah?
Not always. Some services run online with UAE PASS, and a power of attorney can be arranged for use by someone else. Tell us your situation and we confirm the route in writing before we start.
Does my document need to be in Arabic?
For UAE authorities, usually yes, or it needs a certified Arabic translation. Check with whoever will receive the document and send us a photo so we can confirm what applies.
Which days is the Sharjah notary open?
Sharjah Courts publish Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Check the official page before you go, especially in Ramadan.
Where Wordcraft Comes In
We prepare the document, handle the Arabic translation, and arrange the notary visit for you, from our Sharjah office or online. Free pickup and delivery of documents is available in Sharjah. Send a photo of your document on WhatsApp +971 56 681 3996 or call toll-free 800 9673, and we reply with a written quote in 10 to 30 minutes. We confirm the government fees and our service charge in writing before any work begins.