Document Attestation Services
Get your documents attested for international use. Fakher & Co manages the full attestation process including MOFA, embassy, and apostille for personal and corporate documents.
Making Your Documents Legally Valid Across International Borders
Document attestation is the process of certifying the authenticity of a document so that it can be legally recognized and accepted in a foreign country. If you are planning to use a document issued in your home country for official purposes in the UAE (e.g., a university degree for a visa), or if you need to use a UAE-issued document abroad (e.g., a marriage certificate for an immigration application), it must go through the multi-step process of attestation.
This process can be complex, time-consuming, and bureaucratic, involving multiple government departments in both countries. At Fakher & Co, we provide a comprehensive, end-to-end document attestation service. We manage the entire process for you, saving you time and ensuring your documents are properly legalized to be accepted internationally.
Understanding the Attestation Process
The attestation chain is a series of authentications, with each government department verifying the stamp of the department before it. The exact process depends on the country of origin and the type of document, but it generally follows these steps:
For a Foreign Document to be Used in the UAE (e.g., a UK University Degree):
1. Certification in the Home Country: The document is first certified by a relevant authority in the home country (e.g., a solicitor or notary public).
2. Apostille or Foreign Ministry Attestation: It is then attested by the Foreign Ministry of the home country (or receives an Apostille if the country is a member of the Hague Convention).
3. UAE Embassy Attestation: The document is then attested by the UAE Embassy in the home country.
4. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation: Finally, upon arrival in the UAE, the document is attested by the UAE’s own Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For a UAE Document to be Used Abroad (e.g., a UAE Marriage Certificate):
1. Certification by the Issuing Authority: The document is first certified by the relevant UAE ministry or department that issued it (e.g., the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Health).
2. UAE MOFA Attestation: It is then attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. Embassy Attestation of the Foreign Country: Finally, it is attested by the embassy or consulate of the foreign country where you intend to use the document.
Our Hassle-Free Attestation Service
We take the complexity out of document attestation. Our service includes:
- End-to-End Management: We handle every step of the process, from the initial certification to the final MOFA stamp.
- Global Network: We have a network of trusted partners in many countries to facilitate the attestation process in the document’s country of origin.
- Clear Communication: We provide you with a clear timeline and regular updates on the status of your documents.
- Door-to-Door Service: We can arrange for the secure collection and delivery of your documents for maximum convenience.
Types of Documents We Attest
We can handle the attestation of a wide range of personal and corporate documents, including:
* University Degrees and Academic Transcripts
* Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
* Powers of Attorney
* Company Incorporation Documents and Board Resolutions
* Commercial Invoices and Certificates of Origin
Let Us Handle the Bureaucracy for You
Don’t let the complex process of document attestation delay your plans. The dedicated team at Fakher & Co can manage the entire process for you, ensuring your documents are legalized correctly and efficiently.