Attestation & Legalization
Attestation & Legalization
To ensure that documents are accepted and legally recognized in other countries, attestation & legalization involve verifying and certifying official paperwork. These processes are essential for individuals and businesses engaged in global activities such as trade, immigration, foreign investments, and education with the Dubai business registry.
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Types of Documents: We offer attestation and legalization for a range of documents, including academic certificates, birth and marriage certificates, adoption records, business documents, and legal papers.
Notary Services: The process usually begins with verification by a notary public, who authenticates documents by certifying signatures and official records.
Apostille Services
Embassy or Consulate Attestation
For documents from countries not part of the Hague Convention, the next step involves attestation by the UAE embassy or consulate in the country of issuance. This process entails submitting the document for verification and obtaining a stamp from the appropriate UAE diplomatic authority.
Local Authorities Attestation
Additional verification may be required from relevant local authorities based on the document’s purpose. For example, educational certificates may need attestation from the UAE Ministry of Education, while commercial documents might require verification from the Chamber of Commerce.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation
After obtaining attestation from the embassy or consulate, the document must be authenticated and stamped by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to be legally recognized for official purposes. This verification is essential for visa applications, business establishment, employment, and academic document validation.
Legal Translation
For official purposes in the UAE, any document not in Arabic must be translated by a certified translation service in Dubai. This guarantees accuracy, legal recognition, and adherence to government regulations, ensuring acceptance for various legal and official procedures.
The time required for attestation can range from weeks to months, depending on the complexity of the document and specific requirements. To simplify the attestation & legalization process in Dubai, it is advisable to seek expert assistance from professionals such as Bin Azam Corporate Services, a trusted translation company in UAE. They specialize in managing various document types, understanding legal procedures, and ensuring a smooth and accurate process.
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