Documents Attestation

Attestation is a procedure to confirm the validity of the seal and signature on documents issued in the UAE or abroad. It is a service provided by MoFA in the UAE via its digital channels and by its embassies and consulates abroad

Individual Affairs Documents

Commercial Documents

Instruction to be considered:

For documents issued inside the UAE:

• Original document must be attested by the governing government entity except for digital documents issued by a government entity or documents attested electronically
• Apply for attestation in the UAE through MoFA online channels.
• The original document should be placed inside an envelope before handing it over to the delivery service employee.
• Authentication of electronically certified documents: Please attach the QR code or any link issued by the authorized entity for verification and authentication of the document.

For documents issued outside the UAE:

• Original document must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
• · The document can then be attested by one of UAE’s Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country by applying through MoFA online channels.
• · Authentication of the document can be done through the digital channels of the Embassy or Consulate of the United Arab Emirates abroad. In case there is no UAE mission in the country you are located in, please contact the Ministry through the call center or the "Contact Us" page via the link:                                              https://www.mofa.gov.ae/ar-ae/Contact-Us

UAE Courier Services:

• Normal: (3 working days) – up to 25 documents per transaction
• Express: (1 working day) – up to 10 documents per transaction
• For companies already registered with the delivery service (Zajel): We offer packages with no maximum limit for transaction authentication and clearance offices. For more information, please contact us.