Affidavit Legalization for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
An affidavit is a written statement of facts sworn or affirmed to be true by the person making the statement.
For use in the UAE, a legalized affidavit ensures that the document is recognized by government authorities, courts, educational institutions, and other official entities.
Purpose of an Affidavit
Affidavits serve various purposes, including:
Providing evidence for legal proceedings or disputes.
Supporting applications for visas, permits, or licenses in the UAE.
Verifying facts or circumstances for administrative matters.
Declaring facts related to marital status, residency, or other personal matters.
Key Components of an Affidavit
Title: Clearly display “Affidavit” at the top of the document.
Caption: Identify the relevant jurisdiction or authority (court, institution, or government office).
Introduction: State the affiant’s full name, personal details, and purpose of the affidavit.
Statement of Facts: Present the facts being affirmed, clearly and truthfully.
Signature: Affiant signs the affidavit in the presence of a notary public or authorized official.
Personal Document Legalization Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $100 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $140 | 8 |
| Total | $260 | 17 business days |
Steps to Create an Affidavit
Determine Purpose: Define why the affidavit is needed and which facts it should cover.
Draft the Affidavit: Write facts truthfully and concisely, ensuring clarity and completeness.
Include Essential Elements: Ensure title, caption, introduction, statement of facts, signature, and notary seal are present.
Review and Sign: Verify accuracy and sign in front of a notary or authorized official.
Notarization: Have the affidavit notarized to confirm its authenticity.
Legalization for Use in the UAE
To be recognized in the UAE, an affidavit must go through the following legalization process:
Notarization: Verified by a U.S. notary public to authenticate the affiant’s signature.
State Authentication: Certified by the Secretary of State where the affidavit was notarized.
U.S. Department of State Certification: Confirms the origin of the document for international use.
UAE Embassy Legalization: The embassy affixes its official seal, ensuring recognition by UAE authorities.
Translation (if required): Certified Arabic translation may be requested for submission to UAE authorities.
Legal Considerations
Truthfulness: All facts stated must be accurate to the best of the affiant’s knowledge.
Consequences of False Statements: Providing false information can lead to legal consequences, including perjury charges.