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Notarise Your Documents in Dubai at the EGSH Notary Department
A notary public in Dubai certifies signatures, powers of attorney, declarations, contracts and copies so that courts, government departments, banks and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) accept them. Notarial work in the emirate is governed by Law No. (4) of 2013 Concerning Notaries Public in the Emirate of Dubai, and a document notarised under it carries the evidentiary value of an official document.
Under Dubai law, notarial acts are performed by Government Notaries Public at the Dubai Courts, Private Notaries Public registered on the Dubai Courts roll, government-entity employees registered on the same roll, and the e-Notary Public. The federal Ministry of Justice (MoJ) E-Notary system and the DIFC Courts Notary Service operate separately from this Dubai framework. Since 2 January 2026, private notary fees in Dubai have been regulated at AED 100 for registering each party electronically and AED 100 for each signature on the instrument.
At the EGSH Notary Department, the notarisation process is handled from document review and preparation through to formal execution. Our specialists check the text against notary requirements, prepare the Arabic or bilingual version where required, and coordinate notarisation through the Dubai Courts system, a licensed private notary or an official e-Notary platform, with signing completed in person or by video.
The notarised document is ready for the authority that needs it: the DLD for a property transaction, a bank, a court, a company registry or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for attestation abroad. Official notary fees apply, and most documents are completed in one visit.

How to Notarise a Document at EGSH
Your Notarised Document in 4 Steps
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Visit EGSH
Visit during working hours without prior booking, or book an appointment by phone or online for a convenient time.
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Review and Prepare Your Document
Bring the document and the original Emirates ID or passport of every signatory. Your consultant checks the text against notary requirements and prepares the Arabic or bilingual version where required.
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Sign Before the Notary
Each signatory completes the required signing before the notary, either in person or by video, depending on the applicable notarisation procedure.
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Receive Your Notarised Document
Once notarisation is completed, receive your notarised power of attorney, declaration, contract, or certified copy in the applicable paper or electronic format.
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Notary Public Services
Dubai Notaries Public, MoJ e-Notary or DIFC Courts: Which Route Fits
Law No. (4) of 2013 Concerning Notaries Public in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended, recognises four categories of notary public in Dubai: the Government Notary Public, the Private Notary Public, a government-entity employee registered on the roll, and the e-Notary Public. A Government Notary Public is a public servant appointed at the Dubai Courts, and Dubai Courts notary services are also delivered through Al Adheed service centres. A registered government-entity employee performs notarial functions only within that entity, while the e-Notary Public is the electronic notary of the Dubai Courts.
A licensed private notary in Dubai is a natural person registered on the roll kept by the Dubai Courts. Each private notary practises through an authorised firm, usually a law firm, and the official list of private notary offices is published by the courts. Private notaries perform the government notary functions assigned to them and can attend a client outside the office. They may not attest instruments that create or transfer real rights in property, or instruments on Muslim family affairs and endowments.

Outside the Dubai framework, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) E-Notary system is a federal online system. Signatories log in with UAE PASS, and the platform covers powers of attorney, waivers, acknowledgements and digital powers of attorney. Before choosing it, confirm that the Dubai authority receiving the document accepts an e-Notary instrument for that transaction.
The DIFC Courts Notary Service is a separate judicial service of the Dubai International Financial Centre, established by DIFC Resolution No. 1 of 2025 and confirmed by Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025. Its notary officers administer oaths and attest affidavits, affirmations, declarations and certified true copies, and also handle powers of attorney, agreements and wills. The service works by video, in person or through automated true-copy notarisation.
In practice, most powers of attorney and declarations for use in Dubai go to the government notary or a private notary, or online when the signatory holds UAE PASS. A contract or MOA for a mainland company is notarised through the same routes. A non-Muslim will can be attested by the Dubai Courts notary or registered with the DIFC Courts, and the procedure for registering a will in Dubai differs between the two. A certified true copy or an English-language affidavit linked to the DIFC fits the DIFC Courts route.

What a Notary Public in Dubai Certifies
Under Dubai law, a notary public registers documents and contracts, attests the signatures of the parties, validates the date of an instrument and records affidavits after administering the oath. The same notaries attest the signatures on non-Muslim marriage contracts, attest non-Muslim wills and can affix the executory formula to an instrument that contains a specified, enforceable obligation. In daily practice this covers general and special powers of attorney, declarations, affidavits, acknowledgements, contracts, Memoranda of Association (MOA), signature attestation and certified true copies.
Property transactions rely on three types of power of attorney. An owner who cannot attend the transfer can sign a power of attorney to sell a property in Dubai. If you cannot attend a purchase, a power of attorney to buy property on your behalf lets a representative sign at the DLD. Owners who live abroad often appoint a manager through a property management power of attorney.
For a mainland company, the MOA is notarised as part of registration. A general power of attorney for banks, vehicles or family matters follows the same channels and fees as any other power of attorney.
Notarisation gives a document official evidentiary value in Dubai. It does not replace MOFA attestation when the document will be used abroad, and it is not the attestation of a foreign document.

Notary Fees in Dubai
The fee a notary public in Dubai charges depends on the channel and the instrument. A power of attorney at EGSH starts from AED 2,000. The official Dubai schedule for notary services is set by Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2014, as amended, and under it signature attestation on an instrument with no stated value costs AED 200 per signature, and AED 300 per signature where the value does not exceed AED 100,000. Above that value, the fee is 0.5% of the instrument value, capped at AED 15,000. Attestation of a non-Muslim will is AED 2,000, and a translator's signature on an instrument is AED 50 per page.
Private notaries charge under a Dubai Courts decision published in the Official Gazette of Dubai, issue 752, in force since 2 January 2026. The decision sets AED 100 for the electronic registration of each party's details in the Dubai Courts system, AED 100 for each signature on the instrument and AED 1,000 for each visit outside the notary's place of work. A government notary attending outside the office charges AED 1,000, or AED 100 where the person cannot leave their location, is elderly or is a widow observing the waiting period (Idda).
The MoJ e-Notary system charges under the 2024 Cabinet Resolution determining the fees of the public notary and the private notary. The DIFC Courts publish their own schedule in US dollars: USD 200 for a power of attorney of an individual and USD 500 for a company, USD 200 or USD 500 for an affidavit, declaration or certified true copy, USD 500 for a will and USD 700 for an agreement. Documents over 25 pages carry USD 10 per extra page.
Certified translation and MOFA document attestation are charged separately from the notary fee, and the MOFA fee depends on whether the document is personal or commercial.

How Notarisation Works at the EGSH Notary Department
Clients no longer need to look for the right notary or prepare the paperwork themselves. You can visit EGSH during working hours without an appointment or book a time by phone or online. A dedicated consultant meets you, reviews the document and confirms the notarial channel that accepts it, while you wait in a comfortable setting.
Every signatory needs an original Emirates ID or passport, valid on the day of signing. For onshore notaries, the text must be in Arabic, bilingual, or accompanied by a translation from a legal translator registered with the MoJ. Under Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2022 Regulating the Translation Profession, an authority may not certify a translated document unless the translator is on that list, and the same rule governs legal translation in the UAE for courts and other authorities.
Supporting documents depend on the instrument: a title deed for property, a trade licence and shareholders' resolution for a company, or the company MOA itself. In MOA notarisation for a new company, the shareholders or their attorneys sign the agreed text before the notary. A certified Arabic translation of an MOA is prepared first where the draft is in English. A representative signing for someone else brings the power of attorney that authorises it.

A notary must verify the identity, capacity and consent of each party and confirm that they understand the content. An expired ID, a signatory who cannot attend in person or by video, or a representative whose power of attorney does not cover the act will stop the process. A notary also refuses English-only text without a registered translation, a foreign document without its legalisation chain, an instrument reserved by law to another authority, and content that breaches the law or public order.
After notarisation, you receive the document on paper or electronically, and EGSH can take it to its next step: MOFA attestation, a DLD transaction or company registration. Property documents follow the DLD requirements described in how powers of attorney work in property deals. Company documents follow the MOA notarisation requirements for mainland registration.
Notarising a Document Online in Dubai
Dubai law allows notarial work through digital processes, including identity verification, remote communication, electronic signature and fee payment, without the parties appearing in person. To use a notary public in Dubai online, three official platforms are available: the Dubai Courts e-Notary Public, the federal MoJ e-Notary system and DIFC Courts virtual notarisation. On each, you log in, upload the document, verify your identity, join a video session with the notary, pay the fee and receive the notarised document electronically.

Online notarisation needs a digital identity the platform accepts, usually UAE PASS on the MoJ system, and a document type the platform covers. An instrument with several parties who cannot all join one session is better signed in person. A signatory abroad without an accepted digital identity signs before a notary in the country of residence, and the document then goes through the legalisation chain required for attesting a power of attorney issued abroad.
A notarised document can be checked against the system that issued it. An MoJ e-Notary instrument is verified on the MoJ e-Notary search page, the Dubai Courts can issue a certificate based on their notary records, and DIFC Courts notarisations are logged on a distributed ledger. Online notarisation is legitimate only on these official platforms, with a live identity check and a session before a notary. Any service that "notarises" without both should be avoided.

Frequently Asked Questions about Notary Public Services in Dubai
How much does a notary cost in Dubai?
A power of attorney at EGSH starts from AED 2,000. Under the official Dubai schedule, signature attestation on an instrument with no stated value costs AED 200 per signature, while private notaries charge AED 100 per party for electronic registration, AED 100 per signature and AED 1,000 for a visit outside the office. The DIFC Courts charge in US dollars, for example USD 200 for an individual power of attorney. Translation and MOFA attestation are charged separately.
How do I notarise a document in Dubai?
Prepare the text in Arabic or as a bilingual document, or have it translated by a registered legal translator. Choose the route that accepts the document: a Dubai notary public, including the Dubai Courts e-Notary Public, the federal MoJ e-Notary system or the DIFC Courts. Each signatory then signs before the notary, in person or by video, with an original Emirates ID or passport.
Can I get a document notarised through EGSH?
Yes. Bring the document and the ID of every signatory to the EGSH Notary Department, and our specialists prepare the Arabic or bilingual text and complete notarisation through the Dubai Courts system, a licensed private notary or an official e-Notary platform. You receive the notarised document on paper or electronically, ready for MOFA attestation, a DLD transaction or any other use.
Can I notarise documents online in Dubai?
Yes, through official platforms only: the Dubai Courts e-Notary Public, the federal MoJ e-Notary system and DIFC Courts virtual notarisation. You verify your identity, usually with UAE PASS, and sign during a video session with a notary. The receiving authority should confirm in advance that it accepts the electronic document for your transaction.
Who can certify documents in the UAE?
Under Dubai law, notarial acts are performed by Government Notaries Public at the Dubai Courts, Private Notaries Public registered on the Dubai Courts roll, government-entity employees registered on the roll within their own entity, and the e-Notary Public. The federal MoJ e-Notary system and the DIFC Courts Notary Service operate as separate systems. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not notarise documents; it attests the signatures and seals on documents already issued or notarised.
What is the difference between the Dubai Courts notary and a private notary?
Both act as a notary public in Dubai under the same law, and a document processed by either carries the evidentiary value of an official document. A private notary works from a firm authorised by the Dubai Courts, charges under the fee decision in force since 2 January 2026 and can visit a client. Private notaries may not attest instruments that create or transfer real rights in property.
What is the difference between notarisation and attestation?
Notarisation is performed by a notary, who verifies the parties and certifies their signatures or the document for use in the UAE. Attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs certifies the signatures and seals on a document so it can be used abroad, or confirms a foreign document for use in the UAE. A document often needs notarisation first and MOFA attestation afterwards.
Does my document have to be in Arabic to be notarised?
Onshore notaries work with Arabic text, so a document is notarised in Arabic, as a bilingual text or with a translation by a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice. An authority may not certify a translated document prepared by an unregistered translator. The DIFC Courts Notary Service accepts English-language documents.
Can I notarise a power of attorney in Dubai if I am outside the UAE?
Remote notarisation may be possible if you hold a digital identity the platform accepts, such as UAE PASS, and the platform covers your document. Otherwise, you sign before a notary in your country of residence. The document is then legalised by that country’s foreign ministry and the UAE embassy, and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.
How can I check that a notarised document is genuine?
Check it against the system that issued it. MoJ e-Notary instruments are verified on the official e-Notary search page, the Dubai Courts can issue a certificate based on their notary records, and DIFC Courts notarisations are logged on a distributed ledger. A service that notarises without an identity check and a session before a notary is not an official channel.
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Official Sources
- Dubai Legislation Portal: Law No. (4) of 2013 Concerning Notaries Public in the Emirate of Dubai
- Dubai Legislation Portal: Law No. (26) of 2021 Amending Law No. (4) of 2013 Concerning Notaries Public in the Emirate of Dubai
- Dubai Legislation Portal: Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2014 Approving the Fees and Fines Related to Notaries Public in the Emirate of Dubai
- Dubai Legislation Portal: Resolution No. (137) of 2022 Approving the Rules for Using Digital Processes in Providing Notary Public Services
- Dubai Media Office: Dubai Courts is preparing to implement the decision regulating the fees of the Private Notary Public
- Ministry of Justice: E-Notary System
- Ministry of Justice: E-Notary System User Manual, Writing and Authentication of Contracts and Deeds
- UAE Legislation: Cabinet Resolution Determining the Fees for Transactions Conducted by the Public Notary and the Private Notary's Fees
- UAE Legislation: Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2022 Regulating the Translation Profession
- DIFC Courts: Notary Service
- DIFC Courts: Notary Service Fees
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Documents Attestation
Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for general guidance and reflects official sources checked in October 2026. Notary fees, procedures and accepted document types are set by the Dubai Courts, the Ministry of Justice, the DIFC Courts and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and may change without notice. The notary confirms the applicable fee and requirements for each document before signing, and acceptance of a notarised document remains subject to the requirements of the receiving authority.













































































































































