Halal Certificates Legalization for UAE

Halal Certificates are essential for companies exporting food products, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals to the United Arab Emirates. These certificates verify that products comply with Islamic dietary laws and are approved for consumption or use by Muslim consumers. To ensure acceptance in the UAE, Halal Certificates issued in the United States must be authenticated and legalized through the proper authorities before submission to UAE importers or government agencies.

The UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. facilitates the legalization process of Halal Certificates for official use in the UAE.

How to Legalize a Halal Certificate for UAE

  1. Certification by the Issuing Islamic Organization
     The Halal Certificate must be issued by a recognized Islamic authority or organization within the United States.

  2. Notarization (if applicable)
     Some UAE authorities may require notarization to confirm the authenticity of the issuer’s signature.

  3. State Authentication
     If the Halal Certificate is notarized, it must be authenticated by the Secretary of State where the notary is commissioned.

  4. U.S. Department of State Authentication
     The document is then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State to verify the legitimacy of the state certification.

  5. Legalization by the UAE Embassy
     The final step is legalization by the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C., to make the certificate valid for use in the UAE.

Required Documents

  • Original Halal Certificate issued by a U.S.-based Islamic authority

  • Copy of the exporter’s business registration or commercial invoice

  • Copy of the applicant’s passport or U.S. ID

Authorization letter (if submitted by a third party)

Commercial Export Documents Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
Service fee $180 -
Maryland notary, court and state fees $30 1
U.S. Department of State fee $40 9
Chamber of commerce fee $70 1
Embassy of UAE for Commercial Invoice $45 8
Embassy of UAE for Certificate Of Origin $45 -
Total $410 19 business days

Important Notes

  • The Halal Certificate must clearly identify the products it covers.

  • Certificates should include the name and contact information of the certifying Islamic organization.

  • Incomplete or unsigned certificates cannot be accepted for legalization.