US Department of State Authenticated Document
If your document has already been authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce (USACC) can assist in obtaining final legalization from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce stamp can be applied if required to ensure full acceptance of the document in the UAE.
Examples
Corporate, personal, or commercial documents that have already been authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and require final legalization for use in the United Arab Emirates.
Process
Verification – USACC verifies the existing U.S. Department of State authentication seal on your document.
Embassy Legalization – The document is submitted to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates for final legalization.
Chamber Stamp – If requested, USACC affixes the official Chamber of Commerce stamp for validation and eligibility in the UAE.
US Department of State Authenticated Document Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $80 | - |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $780 | 8 business days |
How to Submit
To proceed with final legalization, prepare the following:
The document already authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
A completed Service Request Form, clearly indicating “UAE” as the destination country.
A Check or Money Order covering the total fees, made payable to “U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce.”
A Prepaid Return Envelope with tracking (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS).
Send your complete package to:
U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington, D.C. 20036
T: (202) 468-4200
E: info@usarab.com
Disclaimer
The U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce facilitates the legalization of documents authenticated by the U.S. Department of State for use in the UAE.
USACC is not affiliated with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C.