Visits
Notary at Home in Dubai for Family Documents
A notary at home Dubai visit is for the family member who cannot come to an office: a grandmother who no longer walks far, a mother two weeks after a caesarean, a father recovering from an operation. PrivateNotaryDubai.com writes the document with you first, books the notary for a time when the whole household is in, and checks the ID of every signer before anyone knocks on your door.
The notary follows exactly the same rules in your living room as at a desk. What changes is who travels. Some people call this a doorstep notary service: the notary comes to your door, and the checks and the seal are the same.
Trip feea Dubai private notary charges a government fee of AED 1,000 for each trip outside the place of work. You pay it in addition to our service price.
At a glance
- Who it suits: older relatives, new parents, people with a disability, and anyone who is unwell but not in hospital.
- What happens at the door: the notary checks each signer's original ID, reads the document aloud, confirms they understand it and agree, then signs and seals (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022, Article 7).
- Preparation: the text is final before the visit. A wrong passport number found on the day usually means a new visit.
Families who ask for a home visit
Most of our home requests fall into a few patterns.
An elderly parent giving a power of attorney
The son or daughter who handles the bank, the car or the rent needs written authority. The parent signs at the dining table with their passport or Emirates ID. See the special power of attorney form for the wording.
A mother at home with a newborn
The father is flying to see relatives with the older child, and the airline or border officer may ask for her written consent. She signs a child travel consent letter without leaving the baby.
A sponsor with no free working day
A brother bringing his sister on a visit visa signs an affidavit of support in the evening, after work.
Several signatures in one household
Both parents and a grandparent sign different documents in one sitting, so the trip fee is paid once.
Step by step
How a home visit is planned
Tell us who signs and why
Send the document type, the reason, and the names as printed in each passport.
We draft and send it to you
You read it at home and correct anything before it is printed.
We ask about the signer's health
If a relative is frail, hard of hearing or on strong medication, we tell the notary in advance. The notary must be satisfied that the person understands what they sign.
We book a time
Pick an hour when the signer is usually rested and alert. Late morning often works better than late evening for older relatives.
We confirm in writing
You receive the date, the time, the price and the list of originals to have on the table.
What the notary checks in your home
The notary is not there to sign a paper quickly and leave. Article 7 of the federal notary law lists the checks: identity from an official document such as a passport or ID card, the signer's capacity, their free consent, and a reading of the text with an explanation of its effects. Where the signer speaks a language the notary does not, Article 8 requires an interpreter listed on the Ministry's register.
For a relative with memory problems, this step matters. If the notary is not satisfied that the person understands, the document is not sealed. Please tell us about any diagnosis before we book, so that nobody is surprised on the day.
Checklist
Getting the house ready
What to have ready
- Put every original ID on the table: passport or Emirates ID for each signer.
- Choose a quiet room with a table and good light, away from the television.
- Have reading glasses and a hearing aid ready if they are used.
- Ask the building security to let the notary up, or wait at the lobby.
- Keep children busy in another room while the document is read out.
- Have any paper the document mentions nearby, such as the car ownership card when the document is a vehicle power of attorney.
Notary at home Dubai online: is a video session the same?
People often search for a notary at home Dubai online option. It is a different service. A remote session happens on a screen, through the channels the government runs, and the signer still needs a working device, a clear camera and their ID. Article 18 of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 lets a notary work through IT tools with no physical attendance, yet a screen suits some documents and some signers far better than others. An older relative who struggles with a phone is usually better served by a visit. Read more on the e notary guide.
Checklist
Documents for a visa, signed at home
Visa files often need one family member's signature on an NOC or an affidavit, and that person is often the one who cannot travel. We regularly prepare these for a home signing:
Papers that will be used outside the UAE usually go on to MOFAIC for attestation once sealed. We say so when we send the draft.
What to have ready
- A no objection letter for visa, from a spouse or parent.
- An NOC for a child visa, from the parent who is not sponsoring.
- An affidavit of support for a visiting relative.
Prices
What a home visit costs
| Item | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Home visit | Quote on request | Dubai private notary: AED 1,000 per trip outside the place of work |
| Affidavit of support | From AED 600 | AED 300 per affidavit (Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024, item 12) |
| Child travel consent | From AED 1,200 | AED 200 per party, or AED 300 as an affidavit (items 8 and 12) |
| Special power of attorney | From AED 1,500 | Dubai private notary route: AED 100 per party registration plus AED 100 per signature |
Under the federal schedule the outside-office charge is lower: AED 200 per application under item 16, which covers signers who are disabled or too unwell to attend, and AED 100 under item 17 for emergencies the department director approves. The notary who attends decides which of the two fee systems is used. The full breakdown is on our notary fees page.
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.
If the signer is in hospital
A ward is not a home. The hospital has its own rules on visitors and may need to agree first. See our hospital notary service page, which explains what to ask the ward before we book.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can my mother sign at home if she cannot read English?
Yes. The text is read to her and its effect explained before she signs, and an interpreter is used where the notary does not speak her language. We can also prepare an Arabic translation of the text before the visit.
Does the notary come to villas and apartments in all areas of Dubai?
Visits depend on the location and the notary's diary on that day. Send us your area when you first message.
Can I sign for my father because he is too tired?
No. Each person named as a signer must sign personally before the notary. If your father cannot sign at all, tell us before booking so we can explain what the notary will accept.
How far ahead should I book a home visit?
As early as you can, because the document has to be drafted and checked first.
Is a document signed at home weaker than one signed at an office?
No. The seal, the notary's checks and the record are the same. The place of signing does not change the legal effect.
More in visits
The notary comes to the signer.
Contact
Book a home visit
Send us the document type, the names of the signers, your area and a time that suits the household.
- Phone and WhatsApp: +971 52 947 5935
- Email: support@privatenotarydubai.com
- Address: Jebel Ali, Main Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Dubai time)
Home visits are one part of our private notary services for personal documents. For a visit to an office or hotel, see mobile notary services in Dubai.
- Phone+971 52 947 5935
- WhatsApp+971 52 947 5935
- Emailsupport@privatenotarydubai.com
- AddressJebel Ali, Main Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Sources for this page
- Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 on the regulation of the notary profession, Articles 7, 8 and 18: https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1563
- Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024, federal notary fees, items 8, 12, 16 and 17: https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/2491
- Dubai private notary fees, Dubai Media Office, 29 December 2025: https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2025/december/29-12/dubai-courts-is-preparing-to-implement-the-decision-regulating-the-fees-of-the-private-notary-public