Document attestation, end to end.
Birth, marriage, educational and corporate documents attested and legally translated so they are accepted by UAE authorities, banks and the Land Department.
- Service type
- Delivered directly by ASMA
- Fee
- Quoted on enquiry
- Typical timeline
- UAE-side attestation and translation can complete within days; the full chain from abroad typically takes two to four weeks.
- Category
- Corporate & Specialist Support
Overview
What document attestation involves
A document issued abroad is only recognised in the UAE once it has been attested in its country of origin, by the UAE embassy there, and by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — then legally translated into Arabic by a Ministry of Justice-licensed translator where required.
Attestation is a core activity under our Documents Clearing Services licence. We manage the full chain, including the steps abroad through our correspondents, and tell you in advance which documents your transaction actually needs.
Delivered directly by ASMA. This is a core service our own team carries out under our Documents Clearing Services licence.
Scope of service
What is included
01
Requirement check
Which documents need attestation, to what level, for the specific authority receiving them.
02
Home-country and embassy attestation
Coordinated through correspondents where documents originate abroad.
03
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MOFA attestation completed in the UAE.
04
Legal translation
Arabic translation by a licensed legal translator.
05
Delivery
Originals returned with a scanned set for your file.
Outside our scope — stated plainly
- Apostille and ministry attestations abroad are performed by the issuing country's authorities; timing depends on them.
How it works
Process, step by step
- 1
Check
Documents and destination authority reviewed; required chain confirmed.
- 2
Abroad
Home-country and UAE embassy attestation arranged where needed.
- 3
UAE
MOFA attestation and legal translation completed.
- 4
Return
Attested originals delivered.
Typical timeline: UAE-side attestation and translation can complete within days; the full chain from abroad typically takes two to four weeks.
Documents usually required
- Original documents to be attested
- Passport copy of the holder
- Details of the authority or institution that will receive the documents
Exact requirements vary by developer, bank and authority; your case manager confirms the list for your file before anything is submitted.
Fees
Quoted on enquiry
Fees depend on the number of documents and the countries involved; attestation and translation charges are paid at cost. Government and third-party charges are always paid at cost and confirmed in writing before we begin.
No online payment is taken. A written quotation is issued before any work starts.
Frequently asked
Questions about document attestation
Do I need legal translation as well?
The DLD, courts and most government bodies require Arabic. Banks and free zones sometimes accept English. We confirm per recipient.
Can you attest documents I only have as copies?
Attestation applies to originals or certified copies issued by the originating authority. We advise on obtaining the right version.
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Start your document attestation enquiry.
This is a core service our own team carries out under our Documents Clearing Services licence.
- Call or WhatsApp
- +971 58 537 8648
- Licensed provider
- ASMA Property Services L.L.C-FZ · Licensed by Meydan Free Zone · Trade Licence 2654339.01