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MOFA Attestation Dubai
If you are looking for MOFA attestation in Dubai for a personal, educational or commercial document, we handle the entire process on your behalf: we collect your original document door-to-door anywhere in the UAE, have it attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and return it to you ready for official use — coordinating embassy attestation and legal translation beforehand wherever they are required.
We collect your original document from your location and return it attested, anywhere in the UAE.
Embassy attestation, translation and MOFA attestation, coordinated as a single process.
From a birth certificate to a certificate of incorporation, handled by a team that knows what each document requires.
Types of MOFA Attestation and Their Fees
MOFA attestation falls into two main types depending on where the document was issued: documents issued inside the UAE, and documents issued outside it. Each type has two categories — personal and commercial — with different conditions and fees, set out below.
First: Documents Issued Inside the UAE
| Document Type | Examples | Attestation Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial document | Trade licences, memoranda of association, commercial powers of attorney and authorisations | AED 2,000 |
| Personal document | Educational certificates, good conduct certificates, marriage certificates and others | AED 150 |
Attestation condition: the original document must already be certified by the authority that issued it. A trade licence, for example, must carry the seal of the Department of Economic Development before it can be submitted for MOFA attestation.
Second: Documents Issued Outside the UAE
These documents are likewise divided into personal and commercial, and each must carry one of two seals — the attestation fee depends on which seal it carries and the type of document:
| Seal on the Document | Document Type | Attestation Fee |
|---|---|---|
| UAE embassy seal in the country of origin | Personal or commercial | AED 150 |
| Seal of the origin country’s embassy in the UAE | Personal | AED 150 |
| Commercial | AED 2,000 |
Whatever the type or origin of your document, we identify the correct attestation route and manage the process on your behalf until it is delivered to you attested and ready for use, drawing on more than ten years of attestation experience in the UAE.
Our Scope of Service: Personal, Educational and Commercial Documents
Personal Document Attestation
We provide MOFA attestation for personal documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, death certificates, good conduct certificates and more — so they are accepted by the authorities responsible for residency and personal status.
Educational Document Attestation
We provide MOFA attestation for educational documents: school certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and PhD certificates — for certificate equivalency, employment and further study.
Commercial Document Attestation
We provide MOFA attestation for commercial documents: certificates of incorporation, memoranda of association, commercial invoices, commercial contracts and other business papers — for use with government authorities, banks and business partners.
Documents We Attest with MOFA in Dubai
Below are the documents we most often attest with MOFA for our clients in Dubai. If your document is not on the list, contact us and we will confirm that we can attest it.
- Birth certificate attestation
- Marriage certificate attestation
- Divorce certificate attestation
- Death certificate attestation
- Good conduct certificate attestation
- Marital status declaration and personal power of attorney attestation
- School and high school certificate attestation
- Diploma attestation
- Bachelor's degree attestation
- Master's degree attestation
- PhD certificate and academic transcript attestation
- Certificate of incorporation attestation
- Memorandum and articles of association attestation
- Trade licence and commercial register attestation
- Commercial invoice attestation
- Certificate of origin attestation
- Commercial contract and agreement attestation
- Board resolution and meeting minutes attestation
- Commercial power of attorney attestation
- Certificate of good standing attestation
- Financial statement and audit report attestation
- Tax registration certificate and other business document attestation
Where Is Your Document Accepted After MOFA Attestation?
Once attested by MOFA, your document becomes valid for submission to federal and local authorities across the UAE. The authorities our clients most often submit their documents to include:
Courts and Notaries Public
Universities and Educational Institutions
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Departments of Economic Development
Free Zones
Banks and Financial Institutions
Land Department
If the authority you need to submit your document to is not listed, tell us which it is and we will confirm its attestation requirements. And if your document needs notarisation by a notary public before or after attestation, we handle that too.
Why Choose Us for MOFA Attestation in Dubai
The Complete Attestation Chain, Not the MOFA Step Alone
Wherever embassy attestation or legal translation is still required, we handle that too, so you never have to piece the process together yourself.
Door-to-Door Pickup and Delivery
We collect the original document from your location — home or office — anywhere in the UAE, and return it to you attested once it is done.
Personal, Educational and Commercial Documents Together
From birth certificates to PhD certificates and company incorporation records, handled by a team that understands what each type requires.
Deadlines We Actually Keep
Once we have reviewed your document and the steps it needs, we give you a timeline — and we keep to it.
Complete Confidentiality for Commercial Documents
For companies attesting contracts, incorporation records or financial statements, every document is handled with the discretion it deserves.
One Point of Contact from Start to Finish
You deal with one person from our team throughout the process, who keeps you updated at every stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MOFA attestation?
MOFA attestation is carried out by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and confirms that the seals and signatures on a document — already attested in its country of origin and, where applicable, by the relevant embassy — are genuine. It is usually the final step before a document can be used with UAE authorities.
What is the difference between MOFA attestation and embassy attestation?
Embassy attestation is carried out by an embassy or consulate and confirms that a document is valid for use in that country. MOFA attestation is the next step inside the UAE, confirming that the document is valid for use with UAE authorities. The two steps are usually required in sequence, and we handle both together when needed.
Which documents do you attest with MOFA?
We attest personal documents such as birth, marriage and divorce certificates; educational documents such as school certificates, diplomas, and bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees; and commercial documents such as certificates of incorporation, memoranda of association, commercial invoices and other business papers.
Can I get an apostille for my document in the UAE?
No — the UAE is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so it neither issues nor recognises apostille certificates. Documents entering or leaving the UAE go through the full attestation chain instead. If you need an apostille from a member country for a document issued there, we are happy to guide you to the correct procedure. For a full explanation, read our guide: What is apostille attestation, and does the UAE accept it?
Do I need to bring the original document to your office?
MOFA attestation requires the original document — a copy is not accepted. That said, there is no need to visit our office: we collect the original from your location and return it to you attested, door-to-door, anywhere in the UAE.
How long does MOFA attestation take?
It depends on the type of document and whether earlier steps are still required, such as embassy attestation or legal translation. We will give you a realistic timeline as soon as we have reviewed your specific case.
Need a Document Attested with MOFA in Dubai?
Send us a clear copy on WhatsApp and we will confirm the steps required and the timeline, then collect the original document from your location and return it to you attested — door-to-door.
Our office in Dubai: Opal Tower, 8th Floor, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
You are welcome to visit us at our office, or let us come to you — we collect and deliver documents door-to-door across the UAE.