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Notary Public Affidavit in Dubai: How to Get One Signed
A notary public affidavit is a written statement of facts that you sign before a notary public, so that an office, embassy or court can rely on it. We draft your affidavit, check it and have it signed before our in-house notary public.
We have in-house, in person notary public services, online notary public services and home visit private notary services for affidavits.
In short
- Price: our service from AED 600, with the government fee paid on top.
- Who signs: you, the person making the statement.
- Bring: your original ID and the facts the affidavit will state.
- Where: in person, at your home or hospital, or online.
- Next step: WhatsApp us the purpose and the office that will receive it.
What a notary affidavit is and who needs one
A notary affidavit is your own statement, in your own words, that you confirm is true. The notary public does not decide whether the facts are right. The notary public checks who you are, reads the document and records that you signed it.
People ask for an affidavit for many reasons:
- a name that is written two ways on different documents
- a statement that two names belong to one person
- a statement of marital or family status
- a sponsor's undertaking, called an affidavit of support
- a declaration for a bank, school or embassy
For other wording, see our page on declaration letters in the UAE.
What does notary attestation mean here?
Notary attestation means the notary public confirms your signature and identity on the document. It does not mean an embassy or ministry has checked the contents. If the affidavit goes to another country, it may need the MOFAIC attestation after the notary step. MOFAIC charges AED 150 for personal documents, and we take care of the MOFAIC attestation for you. The country that receives the document decides what else it needs.
Ask about your document
Three ways to sign your notary public affidavit
In person
You sign before our in-house notary public.
Home or hospital visit
We come to your home, hospital, office or hotel. Visits cover all areas of Dubai.
Online
The Ministry of Justice runs the E-Notary System for remote signing. Dubai Courts also offers remote signing.
Notary public online, in person or home visit: tell us which suits you and we confirm what the route needs.
Checklist
Documents to bring
What to have ready
- your original passport or Emirates ID
- the facts the affidavit must state, such as the full name as written on each document
- any document the statement refers to, so we can match the details
- the name of the office or embassy that will receive it
Step by step
Steps to get your affidavit
Send us the purpose of the affidavit and the facts it must state.
We draft your document in plain wording and check it with you.
If it needs Arabic, we translate it with a legal translator.
The notary public checks each signer's original ID, reads the document, watches you sign and applies the seal.
If it is going abroad, we take care of the MOFAIC attestation.
Mistakes to avoid
Mistakes that get an affidavit refused
- a name that does not match the passport
- blank lines left in the document
- signing before the appointment
- a statement the receiving office did not ask for, or one it needs in Arabic
- an affidavit sent abroad without the attestation the country asks for
Prices
Notary public affidavit fees
Government fees and our service price are separate. The federal notary schedule in Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024 sets AED 300 for executing and notarising an affidavit. Dubai has its own notary law, Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013. For the private notary route, a Dubai Courts decision effective 2 January 2026 sets AED 100 per party registration plus AED 100 per signature, and AED 1,000 per trip outside the notary's place of work.
| Item | Our service price | Government fee paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Affidavit (general, name or same name) | From AED 600 | Federal schedule: AED 300 |
| Affidavit of support | From AED 600 | Federal schedule: AED 300 |
| Legal translation | From AED 50 per page | Notarising a translation: AED 50 per page |
| MOFAIC attestation handling, personal document | From AED 150 | MOFAIC: AED 150 |
| Drafting or typing | From AED 200 | None |
| Home, hospital or mobile visit | Quote on request | AED 1,000 per trip outside the notary's place of work |
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.
See the notary fees page for the full list.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is notary attestation?
Notary attestation is the notary public's confirmation of your identity and signature on a document. It does not check that the contents are true. For use abroad, the document may then need MOFAIC attestation.
What is an affidavit of support?
An affidavit of support is a sworn statement in which a sponsor undertakes to support a visitor or relative during a stay. It is signed before a notary public. Our page on how to get an affidavit of support in Dubai gives the steps.
What does a notary public do?
A notary public checks each signer's ID, reads the document, watches the signing and applies the seal. In Dubai, notaries public are regulated by Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013. A private notary is a lawyer that Dubai Courts has licensed to carry out notarial acts. Read about the duties of a private notary in the UAE.
What are the service charges for a notary public for apartment authority papers?
Papers that give someone authority over an apartment are a special power of attorney. Our service price starts from AED 1,500, with government fees on top at cost. We confirm the final price before you pay.
Can I sign an affidavit at home?
Yes. We come to your home, hospital, office or hotel anywhere in Dubai. The home visit price is on request, plus the AED 1,000 per trip fee that applies outside the notary's place of work.
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Start your affidavit today
Call or WhatsApp +971 52 947 5935, or email support@privatenotarydubai.com, and tell us the document and where it will be used. Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Dubai time); WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7.
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