The attestation process for documents issued in the USA to be used in the UAE involves several steps to ensure their authenticity and acceptance by UAE authorities.
Here’s a guide to the USA attestation process for the UAE:
Documents Typically Required for Attestation
Educational Documents
- Degree Certificates
- Diploma Certificates
- Transcripts/Mark Sheets
- Professional Certifications
Personal Documents
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Certificates
- Medical Certificates
- Police Clearance Certificates
- Experience Certificates
Commercial Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
- Power of Attorney (POA)
- Business Contracts and Agreements
- Trade Licenses
Steps for USA Document Attestation for the UAE
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Notarization: The document must be notarized by a notary public in the USA. This step verifies the document’s authenticity.
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Secretary of State Attestation: Some states require further attestation by the Secretary of State’s office. Check the requirements based on your state.
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US Department of State (USDOS) Attestation: After notarization, the document may need to be attested by the USDOS. This step confirms the document's validity at the federal level.
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UAE Embassy Attestation in the USA: The attested document must be submitted to the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the USA for further attestation. This step is crucial for UAE recognition.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation in the UAE: After completing the above steps in the USA, the document must be attested by the MOFA in the UAE. This final step validates the document for legal use within the UAE.
