United Arab Emirates Legalization Services

United Arab Emirates Legalization Made Easy for Business, Legal, and Personal Use

United Arab Emirates (UAE) document legalization is required for any personal, business, or legal document that will be used in the UAE. This process involves authenticating the document for use in the UAE by confirming its validity through a series of certifications, starting from local notaries and state authorities, and ending with the UAE Embassy in the United States. Document legalization is often required for purposes such as obtaining work permits, visas, or legal residency in the UAE. Without proper legalization, the document may not be accepted by UAE authorities.

Hassle-Free Document Authentication for UAE

Legalize Your Important Documents

Legalizing documents for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ensures that your documents are validated for official use within the UAE. This process typically involves certification by state and federal authorities, followed by legalization at the UAE Embassy. It is essential for purposes like obtaining employment visas, residency, and business transactions in the UAE.

  • arrow_right Comprehensive Process Management: We handle each step, from state and federal certification to final UAE Embassy legalization, ensuring your documents are compliant and ready for official use within the UAE.
  • arrow_right Essential for Key Purposes: UAE document legalization is critical for obtaining work visas, securing residency, or conducting business transactions, making it an essential step for individuals and businesses alike.

United Arab Emirates Legalization for U.S. Citizens

Affordable, Transparent Pricing

Document Authentication Pricing

Service
Price
Turnaround Time
Vietnam Document Authentication
$200
3 – 4 weeks
UAE Document Authentication
$150
3 – 4 weeks
Thailand Document Authentication
$125
3 – 4 weeks
Cambodia Document Authentication
$250
3 – 4 weeks
Domestic Shipping (USA 2-3 Business Days)
$20
2-3 Business Days
Domestic Shipping (USA Overnight)
$40
1 Business Day
Local Pick-Up (Fairfax, VA)
Free
Same Day
International Shipping (via DHL/FedEx)
Starts at $55
Based on location

Easy, Step-by-Step Process for United Arab Emirates Document Legalization

Streamlined Process for UAE Document Legalization

Our four-step process makes document legalization for UAE simple and stress-free. We start with local notarization for general documents, then proceed to state authentication, and for federally issued documents, we skip directly to U.S. Department of State submission. Finally, all documents are processed through the United Arab Emirates Consulate for legalization, ensuring they meet the legal requirements for use in UAE. Let us handle the complexities while you focus on what matters most.

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Step 1: Notarization

GENERAL DOCUMENTS: We will notarize your documents by our local notary public.

STATE AUTHENTICATED AND FEDERALLY ISSUED DOCUMENTS: Do not require a local notary and can skip this step. Federal Documents can go directly to step 3.

Not sure what qualifies as a General or Government Document? Click Here

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Step 2: Secretary of State Authentication

GENERAL DOCUMENTS: We will hand deliver your notarized documents to the DC Secretary of State for a State Authentication. Processing takes 1 – 2 business days.

FEDERALLY ISSUED DOCUMENTS: Documents issued by the Federal government can skip this step.

STATE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS: Marriage, Birth, Death Certificates. These documents must be Authenticated by the Secretary of State that issued the document before sending to Monument Visa.

For Example: If you were born in California then your birth certificate must be Authenticated by the California Secretary of State before sending to us.

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Step 3: U.S. Department of State Submission

Your documents are submitted to the U.S. Department of State for federal authentication.

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Step 4: UAE Consulate Legalization

Documents are submitted to the UAE Consulate for final legalization, ensuring they are ready for use in UAE.

Documents Required to Proceed

1. Scans of any General Document can be uploaded to the order form.

Need your originals legalized? Not a problem. Mail us your originals along with the documents below and we will take care of the entire process for you).

**FBI Criminal Background Checks can only be uploaded or emailed if you received a digital copy from the channeler. Scans/photocopies are not accepted. Otherwise, FBI Criminal Background Check must be sent to us via USPS/FedEx/UPS.

**Marriage/Birth/Death Certificates must be authenticated by the State that issued them before sending to us.

2. Completed Order Form. Click the Order Now button below to submit an order.

Once you submit your order form and payment, one of our specialists will make sure everything is filled out properly and start processing immediately. During each step of the document authentication process, we will update you the status of your documents via text/email.

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Comprehensive United Arab Emirates Legalization Services

At Monument Visa, we provide legalization services for a wide variety of personal, business, legal, and academic documents. Whether it’s family records like birth certificates or important business papers, we ensure that your documents are fully authenticated and ready for legal use in UAE. Our expert team guarantees that each document complies with all necessary requirements for international recognition.

Government Documents
Documents issued by federal agencies like:
Food & Drug Administration
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death Certificates
FBI Background Checks
Corporate Documents
Powers of Attorney
Corporate Formation Documents
Distributorship Agreements
Company Bylaws
Good Standing Certificates
Minutes of Board Meetings
Affidavits
Academic Documents
Accreditation Letters
Authorization Letters to Obtain Records
TEFL/CELTA/TESOL Certificates
Degrees & Diplomas
Official Transcripts
Teaching Certification
Verification Letters from Registrar’s Office
  • arrow_right Government-issued documents are any document or certificate issued by a Federal, State, or Local government entity. These documents do not require notarization.
  • arrow_right PLEASE NOTE: Marriage, Birth, and Death Certificates must be authenticated by the Secretary of State who issued them before sending them to Monument Visa.
  • arrow_right General documents are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal or State Government.
  • arrow_right Other Documents NOT issued by a Government entity where authentication may be requested.

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your UAE Document Legalization

Frequently Asked Questions About
United Arab Emirates Legalization

UAE legalization is the process of certifying documents for official use in the UAE through government and embassy verification.

Personal, educational, corporate, and legal documents like birth certificates, diplomas, marriage certificates, and commercial documents may need legalization.

Apostilles apply to countries in the Hague Convention; UAE requires full legalization via embassy, as it’s not part of the convention.

Documents are notarized, authenticated at state and federal levels, and finally legalized by the UAE Embassy.

It typically takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the document and relevant authorities.

Yes, you can legalize both original documents and certified copies, but the requirements depend on the type of document.

Some documents may need to be translated into Arabic before legalization, depending on their purpose.

Fees vary depending on the type and number of documents, embassy requirements, and any additional services needed.

Legalization ensures your documents are accepted by UAE authorities for work visas, residency, or business purposes.

We provide regular updates via email and text at each step of the legalization process to keep you informed.

If you need your Original Documents Apostilled, Please Mail all Documents to:

Monument Visa Service
3925 Blenheim Blvd, Suite 53B
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
1-800-995-6924