Certified True Copy Attestation & Certification in Dubai
True Copy Attestation
Need a certified true copy of your passport, Emirates ID, degree, bank statement, or any other document in Dubai? GloboPrime provides certified true copy attestation in Dubai through licensed UAE lawyers. We certify passports, degree certificates, marriage certificates, Emirates IDs, bank statements, tenancy contracts, company documents, and all other personal and commercial documents. Same-day service available. Free document collection from any Dubai or Abu Dhabi location. 4.9 stars from 1,461+ verified Google reviews.
What is a Certified True Copy?
A certified true copy (CTC) is a photocopy of an original document that has been verified, signed, and stamped by an authorized person confirming it is an exact and unaltered reproduction of the original. The original document stays with you. The certified copy is submitted to the requesting authority — an embassy, bank, university, government department, or immigration authority in place of the original. In the UAE, certified true copies are issued by licensed UAE lawyers, notary publics, or the issuing government authority depending on the document type and its intended use. One critical rule that applies across all UAE authorities: a copy of a copy cannot be certified. The original document must be physically presented.
Who Can Certify a True Copy in the UAE
Not everyone is authorized to certify true copies in the UAE. The authority depends on the type of document and where it will be used. This distinction matters because submitting a copy certified by the wrong authority leads to rejection.
| Certifying Authority | What They Can Certify | Important Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed UAE Lawyers | Passports, Emirates ID, degrees, bank statements, utility bills, employment letters, commercial documents, any document in English or any language | This is the most common and widely accepted method for documents going outside the UAE or for documents in English only. GloboPrime uses licensed lawyers. |
| Notary Public (Dubai Courts, ADJD) | Documents executed before the notary, powers of attorney, MOA, contracts, declarations | Notary Public can only certify documents in Arabic or bilingual (Arabic/English) format. English-only documents cannot be notarized and must be certified by a lawyer instead. |
| Dubai Chambers of Commerce | Commercial documents for chamber members (trade licenses, commercial correspondence, contracts) | AED 100 per document. Only for Dubai Chamber members. Limited to commercial documents. Not for personal documents like passports. |
| Embassies and Consulates | Documents for their own citizens (e.g., Indian Consulate for Indian passport copies) | Only for documents belonging to their own nationals. Appointment required. Limited hours. |
Key point: If your document is in English only and needs to be used outside the UAE (visa application, bank abroad, university overseas), it must be certified by a licensed lawyer, not a notary public. The UAE Notary Public can only handle Arabic or bilingual documents. This is the most common reason for rejection when people try to get true copies done at the wrong place.
Certified True Copy Services We Provide
| Service | What We Handle |
|---|---|
| Passport True Copy | Certified true copy of passport pages by a licensed UAE lawyer, accepted by banks, embassies, immigration authorities, schools, and government departments. The certification confirms both the data page and the photo are a true likeness and accurate reproduction of the original. Same-day service available. |
| Degree and Diploma True Copy | Certified copies of educational certificates for employment onboarding, professional licensing (DOH, DHA, HAAD), university admissions, and government applications. For documents that need to be used outside the UAE, CTC certification is the first step before MOFA attestation and embassy legalization. |
| Marriage and Birth Certificate True Copy | Certified copies for family visa applications through GDRFA, school enrollment with ADEK, insurance registration, and immigration applications. We audit name consistency before certification to prevent rejection at the receiving authority. |
| Emirates ID True Copy | Certified copy of Emirates ID for bank account opening, SIM card registration, and government service applications. Banks and financial institutions accept lawyer-certified Emirates ID copies for KYC compliance. |
| Bank Statement and Financial Document True Copy | Certified copies of bank statements, salary certificates, and financial records for immigration applications, visa processing, mortgage applications, and company formation. Commonly required for Canada, UK, USA, Australia, and Schengen visa applications from the UAE. |
| Tenancy Contract and DEWA Bill True Copy | Certified copies of tenancy contracts (Ejari registered) and DEWA bills as proof of residence for bank account opening, school enrollment, and government applications. We can also assist with obtaining certified bill copies through the DubaiNow app or DEWA portal where available digitally. |
| Company and Commercial Document True Copy | Certified copies of trade licenses, MOA, certificates of incorporation, and commercial registrations. For documents issued by DDA (Dubai Development Authority), online true copy attestation is available through the AXS portal at AED 100 per document with delivery in 2 working days. Dubai Chamber members can apply directly through the Dubai Chambers portal. For all other company documents, GloboPrime coordinates licensed lawyer certification. |
| Power of Attorney True Copy | Certified copies of power of attorney documents for use in banking, property, and court proceedings. Note: the original POA must be presented for certification. Only the notary who originally notarized the POA, or a licensed lawyer, can certify it as a true copy. |
| CTC with Legal Translation | When a document is in a foreign language, the certified true copy and the MOJ certified Arabic translation are bound together. The certification and translation are both stamped, making the package accepted by UAE authorities including courts, GDRFA, and ADEK. 50+ languages available. |
Documents We Certify as True Copies
| Personal Documents | Educational Documents | Commercial Documents |
|---|---|---|
|
Passport (all pages or specific pages) Emirates ID (front and back) Visa pages Birth certificate Marriage certificate Bank statements Utility bills (DEWA, Empower) Tenancy contract (Ejari) Driving license Employment letters Salary certificates NOC letters |
Degree certificates Diploma certificates Academic transcripts School leaving certificates Professional qualifications Training certificates Equivalency certificates |
Trade license Memorandum of Association (MOA) Articles of Association (AOA) Certificate of incorporation Board resolutions Shareholder agreements Power of attorney Commercial leases Export/import documents |
If your document is not listed above, call us on 056 462 5222. Our lawyers can certify virtually any official document.
Documents Attestation in Dubai
Documents That Require Certified True Copy Attestation
| Document | Commonly Required By |
|---|---|
| Passport | Banks (account opening), schools (enrollment), insurance companies, property management, employer HR, embassies for visa applications |
| Emirates ID | Banks (KYC), utility registrations, government service applications, property contracts |
| Degree or Diploma Certificate | Employment onboarding, DOH and DHA professional licensing, university admissions, MOHRE visa processing (as first step before attestation) |
| Marriage Certificate | GDRFA spouse visa, ICA family registration, insurance enrollment, school admission for dependents |
| Birth Certificate | School enrollment (ADEK, KHDA), health insurance, child dependent visa, Emirates ID for children |
| Bank Statement | Immigration applications (Canada, UK, Australia, Schengen), mortgage applications, company formation, court proceedings |
| Tenancy Contract (Ejari) | School enrollment, bank account opening, utility connections, government service applications requiring proof of residency |
| DEWA or Utility Bill | Proof of residence for bank applications, immigration files, government registration, company compliance |
| Trade License | Corporate banking KYC, supplier registration, government tender submissions, free zone and mainland registration updates |
| Power of Attorney | Court proceedings, DLD property transactions, banking, cases where multiple parties need a copy of the same original POA |
| Salary Certificate | Visa applications, loan and mortgage processing, immigration sponsorship |
| Experience Certificate | New employment onboarding, DOH professional licensing, DataFlow verification applications |
Any Certificate Attestation from the following Countries
When You Need Certified True Copy AND Attestation
For documents used inside the UAE (banks, schools, employers), a certified true copy from a licensed lawyer is usually sufficient. For documents crossing international borders either a foreign document being used in the UAE, or a UAE document being used abroad certified true copy certification is typically the first step in a longer attestation chain.
For Documents Used Outside the UAE
A UAE-issued document that needs to be submitted in another country generally requires: certified true copy (if required by the destination), then UAE MOFA attestation, then embassy or consulate legalization of the destination country in the UAE, and an apostille if the destination country is a Hague Convention member. GloboPrime manages this complete chain.
For Foreign Documents Used in the UAE
Foreign documents (degrees, marriage certificates, birth certificates) used in the UAE for employment visas, family visas, or Golden Visa require full certificate attestation not just a certified true copy. The attestation chain runs from home country notarization through UAE Embassy legalization to final MOFA digital attestation. A certified true copy alone is not accepted by UAE government authorities for immigration or visa purposes.
For Immigration Applications from the UAE
Canada, Australia, UK, and Schengen immigration applications from UAE residents frequently require certified true copies of passports, bank statements, and supporting documents. These are certified by licensed UAE lawyers and in many cases also require MOFA attestation before the embassy will accept them. GloboPrime handles both the certification and the attestation chain for immigration files.
How Our Certified True Copy Service Works
Step 1: Call or WhatsApp us on 056 462 5222. Tell us which document needs certification and what authority or country will be receiving it. We confirm whether a certified true copy is what you actually need or whether MOFA attestation or full attestation is required.
Step 2: Bring your original document plus a clear photocopy to our Al Qusais office, or arrange free collection from your Dubai or Abu Dhabi location. The original must be present for certification.
Step 3: Our affiliated licensed UAE lawyer physically compares the original document with your photocopy, stamps and signs the copy with the official certification statement, and affixes the firm’s seal. If the document is in a foreign language and Arabic translation is required, we prepare the MOJ certified Arabic translation bound with the certified copy.
Step 4: You receive your certified true copy. The original is immediately returned to you. For same-day applications, this can be completed within a few hours.
Step 5 (if needed): If the certified copy also requires MOFA attestation or embassy legalization for international use, we manage that additional chain from the same office visit.
These three processes are often confused but they are completely different. Using the wrong one wastes time and money.
| Certified True Copy | Attestation | Notarization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Confirms a photocopy matches the original document | Multi-step government legalization process (notary, MFA, embassy, MOFA) to make a document legally valid across countries | Verifies the identity of the person signing a document and witnesses the signing |
| Who does it | Licensed lawyer or notary public | Multiple government bodies in sequence | Notary public or court |
| Time | Same day (hours) | Days to weeks | Same day |
| When you need it | When an authority asks for a “certified copy” or “true copy” of a document | When a foreign issued document needs to be legally valid in the UAE or vice versa | When you need to sign a legal document (POA, contract, declaration) before an official |
Not sure which one you need? Before you prepare anything, confirm with the requesting authority whether they need a certified true copy, full attestation, or notarization. Using the wrong process means starting over. Call us on 056 462 5222 and we will help you determine the exact requirement.
Why Choose GloboPrime for True Copy Attestation
Additional Services Available with True Copy
Many clients need more than just a certified true copy. We bundle these services to save you time and trips:
- MOFA Attestation: If your certified copy needs UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication for international use.
- Legal Translation: Certified Arabic or English translation by MOJ approved translators.
- Power of Attorney Drafting: If you need to authorize someone to act on your behalf alongside the certified copies.
- Affidavit and Declaration Attestation: Sworn statements witnessed and stamped by our lawyers.
- Signature Authentication: Verification that a specific signature on a document is genuine.
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