Private Notary in Dubai, Arranged Around Your Diary
Finding a private notary in Dubai is easy. Getting a document accepted first time is the harder part. Emiracle prepares your power of attorney, declaration, board resolution or contract, arranges any Arabic legal translation, and books the signing with a private notary licensed by Dubai Courts or through the Dubai Courts e-Notary. You sign once, by video or in person, and receive a notarised instrument that banks, free zones and government departments will recognise. Our consultants work from Downtown Dubai, a short drive from most notary firms in Business Bay, DIFC and Deira.
Get my proposal A consultant replies within 30 minutes during working hoursLocal facts for Dubai
Dubai runs its own notary regime under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 Concerning Notaries Public. Dubai Courts keep the Roll of registered private notaries and authorise the firms they must work through.
SourceUnder Dubai Courts Resolution No. 137 of 2022, a notary can confirm identity, capacity and consent by approved video call between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., so many Dubai documents are notarised without anyone visiting an office.
SourceA Dubai decision regulating the fees charged by private notaries took effect on 2 January 2026, after publication in Official Gazette Issue No. 752, to unify charges across licensed notary offices.
SourceThree ways to get a document notarised in Dubai
Dubai gives you more choice than any other emirate. A government notary at Dubai Courts can attest your document. A private notary, registered on the Dubai Courts Roll and working inside an authorised firm, can do the same work with longer hours and the option of visiting your office. The e-Notary handles many routine instruments online.
Since Law No. 26 of 2021 amended the notary law, a document signed through approved digital channels has the same evidentiary weight as one signed on paper.
Which route is best depends on the document, the parties and where it will be used. Emiracle checks that before anyone books an appointment, so you do not pay for a signing that the receiving bank or authority later rejects.
What a Dubai private notary can attest, and what goes elsewhere
Article 20 of the Dubai notary law lets private notaries carry out the functions of a government notary. Article 21 sets firm limits. Knowing them saves a wasted trip.
- Covered: general and special powers of attorney, declarations and affidavits after oath, commercial contracts, board and shareholder resolutions, date validation and signature attestation.
- Covered: wills made by non-Muslims, and certain documents from licensed churches and religious bodies.
- Not covered: family matters of Muslims and endowments (waqf), which go to the competent court.
- Not covered: deeds that create, transfer or end ownership of real estate, which the Dubai Land Department handles.
How Emiracle makes the signing go smoothly
Most rejections happen before the notary sees the file: a wrong name spelling, a missing Arabic version, an expired trade licence or a scope of authority that is too vague. Emiracle drafts or reviews the wording, arranges legal translation by MOJ-licensed legal translators where Arabic is required, and lines up the supporting papers.
We then arrange the appointment with a licensed private notary or the court notary, confirm whether you can sign by video, and send you a short checklist. After signing, we can carry the instrument on to MOFA attestation or true copy attestation if it will be used abroad or in another emirate.
Where the official steps happen
Dubai Courts Private Notary Offices directory
Portal · dc.gov.ae, onlineOfficial list of firms authorised by Dubai Courts to provide private notary services. Emiracle picks an authorised office that suits your location and language.
Dubai Courts e-Notary
Portal · Dubai Courts website with UAE PassOnline notarisation of powers of attorney, declarations and contracts, with virtual appearance and electronic signature. No visit needed for most requests.
Dubai Courts notary public service centre
Court · Wafi Mall, Umm HurairGovernment notary counter for clients who prefer to sign before a court notary in person. Attendance with original Emirates ID or passport is required.
DIFC Courts Notary Service
Notary · DIFCSeparate notary service for DIFC matters, with virtual notarisation by video conference or in person at the DIFC Courts offices.
How it works with Emiracle
- Tell us the purpose
Share what the document must achieve and who will receive it. A consultant replies within 30 minutes during working hours. - Draft and translate
Emiracle drafts or checks the text and arranges a bilingual Arabic and English version where the notary or recipient needs one. - Choose the route
We match you to a Dubai Courts authorised private notary, the court notary or the e-Notary, based on speed and document type. - Sign
You sign by approved video call or in person, with your original ID. Corporate signatories bring proof of authority. - Collect and onward steps
We deliver the notarised instrument by courier or email and arrange any further attestation you need.
Documents to prepare
- Emirates ID or passport with valid UAE visa for every signatory
- Passport copy for non-resident signatories, with entry permit number if signing remotely
- Draft document, or a short brief so Emiracle can draft it
- Trade licence, memorandum of association and board resolution for company documents
- Arabic legal translation where the document is in another language
Fees
Dubai Courts and notary office fees are paid at cost and shown separately on your quote. Emiracle charges a fixed service fee, quoted in writing per request.
Frequently asked questions
Can a private notary in Dubai attest a power of attorney for a foreign bank?
Yes, a Dubai Courts licensed private notary can attest a power of attorney for use abroad. The receiving country may also require MOFA and embassy attestation, which Emiracle can arrange afterwards.
Do I have to visit a notary office in person?
No, many Dubai documents can be signed by approved video call. Resolution No. 137 of 2022 allows remote identity checks, though some instruments and recipients still prefer an in-person signing.
Can a Dubai private notary notarise a property sale?
No, transfers of real estate ownership fall outside a notary's powers in Dubai. Those transactions are registered with the Dubai Land Department; a notary can still attest a related power of attorney.
Is a private notary different from the Dubai Courts notary?
Both produce an official instrument under the same Dubai law. Private notaries work through firms authorised by Dubai Courts and often offer longer hours and office visits.
Does my document have to be in Arabic?
Usually a bilingual or Arabic version is needed. Emiracle arranges legal translation through MOJ-licensed legal translators before the signing so the notary can proceed without delay.
How quickly can Emiracle arrange a signing?
Often within one to three working days once the draft is agreed. Timing depends on the notary office calendar and on how quickly supporting documents arrive.
Talk to Emiracle about private notary in Dubai
Email info@emiracle.ae or call +971 52 185 3005. Emiracle Advisory, Level 9, Boulevard Plaza, Tower 1, Downtown Dubai.
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- Dubai Law No. (4) of 2013 Concerning Notaries Public (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Dubai Law No. (26) of 2021 Amending Law No. (4) of 2013 (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Dubai Courts Resolution No. (137) of 2022 Approving the Rules for Notary (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Dubai Courts: Private Notary of Dubai Court (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Dubai Media Office: Dubai Courts preparing to implement private notary fee decision (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Gulf News: How to notarise documents in the UAE (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Gulf News: Dubai Court inaugurates smart e-notary service (accessed 2026-10-16)
- DIFC Courts: Notary Service (accessed 2026-10-16)
