Certificate attestation, sorted — wherever it's headed.
Degrees, marriage certificates, birth certificates, commercial documents and legal paperwork — BAEZ manages the full attestation chain, whether your document is heading into the UAE or out to another country.
- Both directions handled — foreign documents into the UAE, and UAE documents going abroad
- Certified translation coordinated where the destination requires it
- Fixed quote before we submit — no surprises at collection
Making a document official, wherever it needs to travel.
Attestation — sometimes called legalisation — is the process of certifying that a document is genuine, so a foreign country or authority will accept it as valid. In the UAE, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sits at the centre of this process, alongside embassies and the issuing country's own authorities.
The exact chain of stamps depends on which direction your document is travelling. BAEZ manages the coordination end-to-end, so you don't need to work out the sequence yourself.
Typically attested in the issuing country first, then by the UAE embassy there, then finalised through UAE MOFA once in the country.
Typically attested through UAE MOFA first, then — if required — by the destination country's embassy in the UAE.
Whatever document needs to be made official.
Educational Certificate Attestation
Degrees, diplomas and transcripts attested for overseas employment, further study or work permit applications.
Marriage Certificate Attestation
For family visa sponsorship, or to have a marriage recognised in another country.
Birth Certificate Attestation
For family visa sponsorship, child registration, or other official use in a different country.
Commercial Document Attestation
Business certificates, invoices, contracts and company documents legalised for use in another country.
Police Clearance Attestation
Legalising your good conduct certificate so it's accepted by the country requesting it.
Police Clearance CertificatesPower of Attorney & Legal Documents
Attesting powers of attorney and other legal paperwork prepared through Dubai Courts.
Dubai Court ServicesFour steps to an attested, ready-to-use document.
Tell us the document & destination
Send a photo of the document and tell us which country or institution it's headed to.
Attestation chain & fixed quote
We map out the exact stamps required for your case and give you one fixed price for the whole chain.
Submitted through each stage
Your document moves through MOFA and any required embassy or authority in the correct sequence.
Attested document delivered
Your fully attested, ready-to-use document is delivered to you.
Typical requirements for attestation.
Attestation chains vary by document type, issuing country and destination — there's no single universal checklist. Send us a photo of your document and its destination on WhatsApp, and we'll confirm your exact chain and requirements.
One office, tracking the whole chain.
We map the full chain
No guessing which stamp comes next — we confirm every stage before your document starts moving.
Fixed price upfront
Government and embassy fees quoted separately from our service charge, agreed before we start.
The MD on your file
Osman Mohammed personally oversees these applications — call +971 55 836 0200 to reach him directly.
Updates on WhatsApp
You'll know exactly which stage your document is at, without chasing multiple offices yourself.
Common questions about certificate attestation.
What's the difference between attestation and notarisation?
Notarisation typically confirms a signature or copy is genuine, often done locally by a notary. Attestation is a chain of government and embassy stamps confirming a document is valid for use in another country. Some documents need both, depending on their purpose.
Does my document need to be translated as well as attested?
Often, yes — if the destination country or institution doesn't accept the document's original language, a certified translation is usually required alongside attestation. We'll confirm this as part of mapping out your specific chain.
How long does attestation take?
This depends heavily on the document type, issuing country, destination, and how many stages are involved. Once we see your specific document and its destination, we'll give you a realistic timeframe rather than a generic estimate.
Is attestation different for a UAE document versus a foreign one?
Yes — a UAE-issued document going abroad typically starts with UAE MOFA, then moves to the destination country's embassy if required. A foreign document coming into the UAE usually needs attestation in its country of origin and at the UAE embassy there first, before being finalised at UAE MOFA.
Does every country require the same attestation steps?
No — requirements vary considerably by country and by the institution requesting the document. Rather than assume a standard process applies, tell us your document's destination and we'll confirm the exact steps for that specific case.
Send a photo of your document — we'll map the rest.
Tell us where it's going on WhatsApp for a fixed quote covering the full attestation chain.