Affidavits and declarations
Name Change Affidavit Format for the UAE, with a Sample to Adapt
This name change affidavit format is for UAE residents whose name differs from the one on older papers: after marriage, after a divorce, or after adding a family name. It is your sworn statement of the old name, the new name and the reason.
We have in-house, in person notary public services, online notary public services and home visit private notary services. We draft the affidavit. The notary public checks your original ID, reads it, watches you sign and applies the seal.
In short
- Price from AED 600, drafted and signed. The federal government fee is AED 300 per affidavit, paid on top at cost.
- Who signs: the person whose name changed. A parent signs for a child under 18.
- What to bring: original passport and Emirates ID, a copy of each record showing the old name, the marriage or divorce document and the consulate's checklist.
- Next step: call or WhatsApp +971 52 947 5935.
Three ways to get it notarised
In person with our in-house notary public
You sign before the notary public, who checks your original ID and records that you swore freely (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022, Article 7).
Home or hospital visit
We come to your flat. The Dubai private notary fee is AED 1,000 per trip outside the place of work. See mobile private notary services.
Online notary public
Federal law lets a notary use IT tools instead of personal appearance (Article 18). We can handle it through the official UAE channels, where the receiving office allows it. See the e-notary guide.
Sample wording
Name change affidavit format for passport renewal
Your consulate in Dubai usually asks for it. Fill each bracket, strike the lines that are not your case, and use the consulate's own wording if it gives one.
If two papers spell one name differently and you have not changed your name, use the one and the same person affidavit or our declaration letter templates.
AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF NAME
I, [new full name], [nationality], born on [date of birth] at [place of birth], holder of passport number [number] and UAE Emirates ID number [number], residing at [address in the UAE], state on oath as follows:
1. I was previously known as [old full name], which is the name shown on my [birth certificate / earlier passport number (number) / school certificate].
2. With effect from [date], I have changed my name to [new full name], by reason of [my marriage to (spouse's full name) on (date) / my divorce from (former spouse's full name) on (date) / my own choice].
3. From that date I use only the name [new full name] for all purposes, and I request that all records be updated to show it.
4. The names [old full name] and [new full name] both belong to me.
5. I have not changed my name to avoid any debt, obligation or legal proceeding.
6. I make this affidavit for submission to [office, for example the Consulate General of (country) in Dubai] and for any other lawful purpose.
The statements above are true to my knowledge and belief.
Signature: ______________
Name: [new full name]
[Notary's certificate and seal]
Three versions to adapt
Change paragraph 2 only.
After marriage
"By reason of my marriage to [husband's full name] on [date] at [place], I have taken the surname [surname] and am now known as [new full name]." Attach the marriage certificate.
After a divorce
"Following my divorce from [former husband's full name], finalised on [date] by [court or authority], I have resumed my earlier name [name]." Attach the divorce decree or certificate.
Adding or splitting a surname
"My passport shows my name as a single name, [name]. I wish my given name to be recorded as [given name] and my surname as [surname], which is my family name as used by my father, [father's full name]." Attach your father's passport copy if the family name comes from it.
Step by step
Notarised name change affidavit: the steps
1
Send us the checklist and passport pages
We email a draft for you to approve.
2
Arabic translation
A Dubai notary needs an Arabic version by a certified translator (Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013, Article 27). We have it ready.
3
Sign before the notary
Leave the signature line empty until then.
4
Attestation, if the paper leaves the UAE
An office abroad may want MOFAIC attestation, then its embassy. The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. See our Sharjah attestation page.
Mistakes to avoid
Mistakes that get the affidavit sent back
- The new name spelled two ways Pick one spelling.
- No reason given State the marriage, divorce or choice.
- Signed the night before An affidavit signed alone at home cannot be sworn. Print a clean copy.
Prices
Name change affidavit price
| Item | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Affidavit (general, name, same name) | From AED 600 | AED 300 per affidavit (federal item 12) |
All service prices are starting prices and are negotiable. Government fees are paid on top, at cost, exactly as the authority charges them. We confirm your final price before you pay.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there a name change affidavit PDF I can print?
Yes. The wording on this page can be downloaded as a PDF or Word file. Fill it in and print it unsigned.
Can I use an affidavit Dubai name change sample from my home country?
Use its structure, but remove any line that swears under a foreign law.
Does my Emirates ID change when my passport changes?
Not by itself. Updating your Emirates ID and residence visa is a separate step after the new passport is issued.
Can my husband sign the affidavit for me?
No. The statement is yours, so you sign it in person before the notary.
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