Document legalization authenticates the document and the applicable signature or certification chain for presentation abroad; it does not guarantee acceptance for a particular UAE purpose. We coordinate the process through relevant service providers, with prices starting at AED 1,500 per document.
Where legalization may be requested
A legalization request may arise when a document is submitted to a UAE authority, employer, bank, university or another organisation. Common examples include residence and Emirates ID applications, marriage and family procedures, children’s documents, education, employment, business registration, banking and commercial matters. The receiving organisation decides whether the legalized document meets its own requirements and whether any additional translation, format or verification is needed.
Document types we can review
The team can review birth, marriage and divorce certificates, official certificates and extracts, diplomas and school certificates, powers of attorney, notarial papers, education records and corporate or commercial documents. The first review helps identify the likely authentication route and the documents the intended recipient may ask for; it is not a decision by that recipient to accept the document.
Starting price and factors affecting the quote
The starting price is AED 1,500 per document. It is an entry point, not a universal final quote. The calculation changes with the issuing country, document type, notarial work, translation and the number of authentication stages required. The final recipient’s instructions should be checked before ordering the service.
How to start
Send a clear photo or scan of the document and, if available, the receiving organisation’s written requirements. We will outline the likely authentication stages, flag translation or notarial work and calculate the cost before the process starts. Keep the original available: authorities or the final recipient may request it, and only that recipient can confirm final acceptance.