What is UAE Attestation?
When UK documents are being presented in the UAE the documents will usually require attestation. This process is also referred to as legalisation or document authentication. Depending on the document type, this is a two or three step process. Certain documents (e.g. a degree certificate) will firstly require certification from a UK solicitor or notary public. This is not required for documents that have already been prepared and signed by a legal official (e.g. a birth certificate that is signed by a registrar).
The next step involves the document being presented to the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). This is often referred to as The Office of Foreign Affairs in other countries. The FCO will attach an Apostille certificate to verify the signature of the legal official who has signed the document in question.
The final step is for the document to be presented to the UAE embassy. The embassy will issue their attestation stamps to the document. Once this has been done the document will be legally recognised by authorities in the UAE.


How does it work?
Document Checks
Every document is checked to make sure it is suitable for processing and it is a genuine UK document.
Solicitor Certification
Any document that requires a solicitor certification is signed by one of our solicitors.
UK Apostille Added
The apostille certificate is attached to the document and an embossing seal is applied.
Embassy Stamps
The UAE embassy adds several attestation stamps to the document.
Do you need to legalise your Birth Certificate?Marriage Certificate?Degree Certificate?Criminal Record Check?Academic Qualification?Company documents? - We can help!
We have assisted thousands of happy customers with UAE document attestation.
UAE Attestation for Personal Documents
Personal documents may require legalisation for various reasons. If you are moving to the UAE for employment, returning to the UAE after studying in the UK or managing legal affairs in the UAE then you will likely need to attest your documents.
This will usually be required for Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates, degree certificates, academic qualifications and power of attorney documents to name a few examples.
UAE Attestation for Business Documents
UK companies conduction business in the UAE are normally asked to legalise their documents at the embassy in London. Whether you are opening a bank account, entering into agreements, setting up a new branch or selling goods or services, you may be asked to attest your documents.
Our inclusive service takes care of solicitor certification, the UK apostille and the embassy attestation stamps. Completing most orders in approximately 5-6 working days we are the UKs leading attestation experts.