A true copy attestation is a process where a person, typically a lawyer, notary public or
another authorized individual, verifies that a copy of a document is a true and accurate
reproduction of the original. This is crucial when a party needs to submit a copy of a
document for legal or official purposes, and the recipient requires assurance that the copy
is authentic.

True Copy Attestation Services and Witnessing of Signatures in UAE

Our lawyers provide true copy attestation and witnessing of signatures on the following documents:

• All types of documents such as passports and IDs
• Powers of attorney to be used outside UAE
• Application forms and all company documents used outside UAE
  
  

Which documents do we certify as true copies?

We certify true copies of the following original documents issued in Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Qwain and Ajman for all nationalities in the
UAE:

• Passports
• IDs
• Utility bills
• Application forms
• Academic documents
• Letters
• Experience certificates
• Photos
  
  
  

We also certify passport true copies in UAE, UAE. If your document does not fall under the above categories, please contact us to find out if we can do true copy attestation. Our lawyers cross-check the original documents and sign and stamp the copies typically with the following text:
This document is certified by me as a true and correct copy of the original.
In some instances, the text confirming the true copy may vary if there is a specific requirement from the government department or third party requesting the true certified copies. If there is no specific requirement regarding the text, the stamp with the standard text is affixed.

Where are the true certified copies used by our clients?

Our clients use true certified copies of the original documents (issued in Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Qwain, Ajman and Sharjah or outside the UAE) to meet
the requirements of various government departments and private entities/parties around
the world for the following purposes:

• Processing immigration and visa in all countries including but not limited to
  Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Malta, Bulgaria,
  Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Hungary, Portugal, ST. Kitts & Nevis, St.
  Lucia etc.
• Setting up businesses and offshore companies.
• Selling and buying property.
• Filing various applications at government departments and private institutions.
• Bank account opening.
• Satisfying the Know Your Client requirements.
• Presenting the documents to courts.
  The certified true copies or true copy attestation of a range of documents may also be used
  for purposes other than the ones listed above.

How to Obtain Attestation of Documents & Passport True Copy in UAE

If you are a UAE resident, chances are that you will be required to have certified true copies
of your documents from time to time for your transactions outside the UAE.

Types of documents requiring true copy attestation

The documents that are typically required to be certified may include in documents issued
in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain including:

• Passports
• Utility bills (such as water and electricity or Etisalat/du bills)
• Emirates IDs
• Driving licenses
• Bank statements or credit card statements
• Letters from employer or government department
• Academic certificates
• Letters from a hospital or clinic
• Birth, marriage or death certificates

The transactions may include opening a bank account, property sale/purchase, setting-up a company or any other transactions where a government authority or institution requires your identity to be verified. In these cases, a certified document is presented in place of the original document and holds as good as the original document.

Use of true copies of documents for Immigration

The documents certified by us as true copies of the originals as well as the witnessing of signatures are accepted by all immigration authorities around the world. Our fast and reliable true copy attestation services will help you get your documents processed in timely manner. Some of the examples of the immigration departments where our certified documents are regularly presented include:

Australia
Canada
New Zealand
United States
United Kingdom
Malta
Bulgaria
Antigua & Barbuda
Dominica
Grenada
Hungary
Portugal
Kitts & Nevis