Assignment Legalization for Use in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
When U.S. corporations or limited liability companies conduct business or legal transactions in the United Arab Emirates, Assignments are often required to transfer rights, ownership, or obligations from one party to another. To be valid and enforceable in the UAE, these documents must undergo complete legalization through the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C.
Legalization confirms that the Assignment is genuine, properly executed, and officially recognized for use by UAE ministries, courts, banks, and commercial institutions.
Legalization Process
An Assignment must pass through several official steps before being accepted by UAE authorities:
Notarization – The document must be signed and notarized in the United States.
State Certification – The Secretary of State certifies the notary seal.
Federal Authentication – The U.S. Department of State authenticates the state seal (if required).
Chamber Certification – The U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce affixes its official certification.
Embassy Legalization – The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. applies the final legalization seal.
This process ensures the document is legally recognized by UAE authorities for corporate, legal, and administrative use.
Notarized Company Document Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $80 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $795 | 9 business days |
What Is an Assignment?
An Assignment is a formal legal document used to transfer rights, ownership, or contractual obligations from one party (the assignor) to another (the assignee).
Common examples include:
Assigning intellectual property rights or patents
Transferring ownership of trademarks or licenses
Reassigning business contracts or agreements
Transferring financial or property interests
Reallocating rights under a Power of Attorney or agency agreement
Before these documents can be used in the UAE, they must be legalized to verify their authenticity and compliance with UAE regulations.
When Assignment Legalization Is Required in the UAE
Legalized Assignments are typically required for:
Transferring business ownership or intellectual property to UAE entities
Assigning contracts or obligations under UAE law
Registering corporate or commercial changes with UAE authorities
Conducting cross-border mergers, partnerships, or acquisitions
Fulfilling banking or financial documentation requirements in the UAE
Legalization assures UAE institutions that the Assignment was properly executed and validated in the United States before being presented in the UAE.
Start Legalizing Your Assignments Today
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. provides full legalization services for U.S. corporate documents, including Assignments.
Through proper authentication and embassy certification, your documents will be ready for official use in the UAE quickly and efficiently.