Abu Dhabi Global Market free zone, ADGM documents attestation is a critical step for both companies and individuals who need their paperwork legally accepted in the UAE and abroad. From notarisation and MOFA attestation to embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries. We assist with both corporate documents (power of attorney, incorporation certificates, contracts, resolutions) and personal documents (educational certificates, civil status papers, IDs), ensuring they meet ADGM registry requirements, free zone regulations, and international legalisation standards. With local expertise in Abu Dhabi attestation procedures, our team provides a seamless, end-to-end service so your documents are validated quickly and accepted worldwide.
Looking to get your ADGM documents attested for use in the UAE or internationally? We offer professional support for the attestation of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) documents, including shareholder agreements, board resolutions, company incorporation papers, and financial statements. Our services ensure proper validation through notary, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and if required, embassy legalization based on the destination country. Whether you’re registering a business entity, opening a bank account, or submitting compliance documentation abroad, our team handles the entire ADGM attestation process in line with UAE regulations, ensuring accuracy, speed, and complete legal acceptance.
Document attestation is a mandatory legal process that verifies the authenticity of your documents for official use. For any document originating from or intended for use within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), attestation ensures it is recognized by government bodies, banks, and other authorities both inside and outside the UAE.
Without proper attestation, your ADGM company licenses, personal certificates, or legal documents may be rejected, causing significant delays and potential legal complications.
The requirement for attestation depends on where the document will be used. Documents for internal ADGM use often only require certification by the ADGM Registration Authority. However, for use with mainland UAE authorities, banks, or for international purposes, a full attestation process is usually mandatory.
The attestation chain is a sequence of validations. Each step authenticates the stamp of the previous one. Skipping a step will result in rejection.
Legal Translation: If your document is not in Arabic or English, it must be legally translated into Arabic by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
ADGM RA Certification (For Corporate Docs): For many corporate documents like resolutions or constitutional documents, the first step is getting a “Certified True Copy” from the ADGM Registration Authority (RA) via their online portal. The RA can also provide a “Notary Pack,” which includes a declaration letter supporting a subsequent notarization. (Source: ADGM Guidance on Corporate Services)
Documents: Documents that require a formal witness and verification of identity, such as a Power of Attorney, must be notarized.
Authority: The ADGM Courts Notary Public is the official body within the freezone, operating in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD).
Process: This is a fully digital process managed through the ADGM eCourts Platform. You submit the documents online, and the appointment with the Notary Public is typically conducted virtually.
The Notary Public applies a digital stamp, confirming the identity of the signatories and the document’s validity.
This is the crucial government-level verification. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attests that the stamp from the ADGM authority or the ADGM Notary Public is genuine.
Makes the document legally valid across the entire UAE (outside ADGM) and ready for international use.
Submission: The process is primarily digital via the MOFA website or app. You apply online, pay the fees, and a courier service handles the collection and delivery of the physical document for stamping.
When is it needed? For all countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention. You must have the document legalized by that country’s own embassy or consulate located in Abu Dhabi or the UAE.
Process: Each embassy has its own unique procedure, fees, and processing times. You must check their official website for the exact requirements before submitting your MOFA-attested document.
You can instantly verify the authenticity of any document officially issued by the ADGM Registration Authority by following these steps on their online portal. This process confirms the document is legitimate and has not been altered.
On the certified document, find the digital stamp. You will need two pieces of information from it:
Go to the official Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) website and find the page for “Document Verification” or “Online Registry Services.”
Carefully type the information into the appropriate fields on the portal:
Click the “Verify” button. The system will process the information and display a confirmation message if the document is valid and authentic. An error may indicate a typo or that the document is not genuine.
The timeframe varies depending on the document type and required steps. Typically, the process within the UAE (Notarization, ADGM, MOFA) takes 3-5 business days. If embassy legalization is needed, it can take an additional 5-10 business days.
To prepare a Power of Attorney (PoA) for notarization by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Notary Public, you must follow a digital-first process that includes drafting bilingual documents, obtaining corporate approval, and attending a virtual appointment.
Write the Power of Attorney document in both English and Arabic. The powers must be specific and the validity period clearly stated (typically not exceeding 3 years).
The company’s board or shareholders must approve the PoA through a formal resolution, which must also be in both English and Arabic. This resolution nominates a specific person to sign the PoA.
Submit the signed resolution to the ADGM Registration Authority (RA) to be stamped. Then, request an official “Notary Pack,” which is required by the notary.
File the notarization request online through the ADGM eCourts Platform. You will need to upload the draft PoA, the stamped resolution, and the Notary Pack.
After the notary gives preliminary approval, the nominated signatory must physically sign the PoA with a wet ink signature and email a scanned copy to the notary’s office.
The signatory must attend a scheduled video appointment via WebEx. During the call, they must present their original Passport or Emirates ID to the Notary Public for final verification and electronic notarization.
Free Document Review & Pickup: We collect the document from your Abu Dhabi location.
Expert Processing: We manage all steps: ADGM submissions, Notary appointments, and MOFA processing.
Final Stamping & Delivery: We handle the final stamps and deliver the fully attested document back to you.
Contact our experts in Abu Dhabi now for a free consultation and a transparent quote. Let’s get your documents legalized quickly and correctly.
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