Outside Dubai
Notary Public Attestation in Sharjah for Family Documents
Notary public attestation in Sharjah usually means two stamps on one document. First a notary confirms who signed it and seals it. Then, if the paper goes to an embassy or abroad, MOFAIC attests the notary's seal.
We draft your letter or affidavit, translate it with a legal translator and take care of the MOFAIC attestation. We have in-house, in person notary public services, online notary public services and home visit private notary services.
In short
- Price from NOC for visa from AED 1,200, affidavit of support from AED 600, declaration of residency from AED 600. Government fees are paid on top at cost.
- Step one: notarisation. The notary checks the signer's ID, reads the text, then signs and seals (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022, Article 7).
- Step two MOFAIC attestation, for use abroad or with embassies. The fee is AED 150 for a personal document and AED 2,000 for a commercial one.
- No apostille: the UAE has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so papers go through the attestation chain.
- Next step WhatsApp the office's request letter to +971 52 947 5935.
Three ways to get it notarised
In person with our in-house notary public
Many Sharjah residents work in Dubai and find it simpler to sign in Dubai on a working day. Our in-house notary public checks each signer's original ID, reads the document, watches you sign and applies the seal. Ask the receiving office first, as acceptance is its decision.
Home visit
For a parent who cannot travel, a visit to the home may be possible. Tell us your address and we say what can be arranged. The fee depends on the notary route.
Online
Remote notarisation goes through the official UAE channels, the Ministry of Justice E-Notary System or Dubai Courts remote attendance. It depends on the document. See e-notary in Dubai.
Side by side
Do you need notarisation, attestation, or both?
| Your situation | What you usually need |
|---|---|
| A letter for a UAE bank, school or employer in Sharjah | Notarisation only, if they ask for it |
| A consent or NOC letter for an embassy in the UAE | Notarisation, then MOFAIC attestation, if the embassy asks |
| A document for use in another country | Notarisation, then MOFAIC, then often that country's embassy |
| A certificate issued abroad, for use in Sharjah | Legalisation where it was issued, then MOFAIC. A UAE notary plays no part |
Check the request letter. If it says "attested", ask whether they mean the notary's seal or MOFAIC's.
Private notary in Sharjah or a notary in Dubai?
People search for a private notary in Sharjah because it sounds closer. What matters more is where the notary can act for your document and when you can get there. Sharjah follows the federal judicial system, so notary work there runs under the federal Ministry of Justice. Check counters and hours before you go.
Checklist
Family documents Sharjah residents ask us about
Family documents
- A no objection letter for a visa, from a husband, wife or parent.
- A child travel consent letter when a parent flies from Sharjah airport with the children.
- A sponsor's affidavit of support when parents come on a visit visa.
- A declaration of residency for a bank account or school registration.
- A power of attorney so a relative in Sharjah can act while you are abroad.
Step by step
How we handle it
1
You send us the request. The office's email or letter tells us whether they want notarisation, attestation or both.
2
We draft the document with names as in the passports and your Sharjah address in full.
3
We translate it with a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice, where the notary needs Arabic.
4
You sign in front of the notary with your original ID.
5
We take care of the MOFAIC attestation if it is going abroad or to an embassy, and return the document to you.
Checklist
What to bring
What to have ready
- Original Emirates ID or passport of each person signing.
- Your Sharjah tenancy contract, if the document states your address or where a visitor will stay.
- Passport copies of any child or relative named in the document.
- The office's request letter.
Prices
Fees
| Item | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| NOC for visa | From AED 1,200 | AED 200 per party, or AED 300 as an affidavit (federal items 8 and 12) |
| Affidavit of support | From AED 600 | AED 300 per affidavit (federal item 12) |
| Declaration of residency | From AED 600 | AED 300 as an affidavit (federal item 12) or AED 200 per party as a signature authentication (federal item 8) |
| MOFAIC attestation, personal document (handling) | From AED 150 | MOFAIC attestation AED 150 per personal document |
| MOFAIC attestation, commercial document (handling) | From AED 300 | MOFAIC attestation AED 2,000 per commercial document |
See the notary fees page for the full list.
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 a public notary Sharjah signing different from a private notary?
The seal carries the same weight either way. A public notary works for the government, while a private notary is registered to practise from a private office.
Does a Sharjah notary public attest degree certificates?
No. A degree issued abroad is attested in its home country and then by MOFAIC. A notary is only involved if you need a certified copy or a signed statement.
I searched "notary public Sharjah near me". Can you name the nearest counter?
We do not run a directory of counters. We tell you which route suits your document and take care of it.
Can I get a document attested without a notary?
A private letter or affidavit normally goes to the notary first, because MOFAIC attests a seal rather than a bare signature. An official certificate issued by an authority skips the notary step.
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Contact
Book your notary appointment
Send us the request letter and tell us who signs.
- Phone and WhatsApp: +971 52 947 5935
- Email: support@privatenotarydubai.com
- Hours: Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Dubai time). WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7.
Related pages: private notary services in Abu Dhabi, witnessing of signatures, mobile notary services and the private notary services hub.
- Phone+971 52 947 5935
- WhatsApp+971 52 947 5935
- Emailsupport@privatenotarydubai.com
- AddressJebel Ali, Main Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE