Certified True Copy of Degree Certificates and Educational Certificates

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Certified True Copy of a Degree Certificate in Dubai

If a university, employer, regulator or government body has asked for a certified true copy of degree certificate in Dubai, we handle the appointment and the paperwork so your original stays safe while a certified copy is prepared for submission.

What It Is

What Is a Certified True Copy of an Educational Certificate?

A certified true copy is a copy of your degree, diploma or transcript that a licensed UAE legal professional has examined against the original and marked as a true and accurate copy. It is typically requested when an institution wants proof that a copy matches the original without holding on to the original document itself.

Educational certificates are asked for in this form by employers running background checks, universities processing applications, and regulators handling professional registration. Note that a certified true copy is not always the end of the process. Many institutions, particularly those overseas, also require the certificate to go through a separate attestation chain before it is accepted.

Who Needs This

Job seekers asked to submit a certified copy of their degree during hiring or background checks
Students applying to universities or colleges in the UAE or abroad
Professionals registering with a UAE regulator, licensing authority or professional body
Visa applicants who need to show proof of qualification
Business setup or freelance permit applicants who must demonstrate a qualification
Individuals pursuing equivalency or degree recognition with a UAE authority

By Situation

Educational Certificate Certification by Situation

Choose the page closest to your situation for details specific to it, or read on below for the general process.

Certified True Copy of Degree Certificate for Employment Certified True Copy of Degree Certificate for University Admission Certified True Copy of Certificate for Professional Licensing Certified True Copy of School Certificates and Transcripts Certified True Copy of Certificate for Equivalency and Recognition

Attendance

Who Can Attend

In most cases, the certificate holder attends with the original document. An authorized representative can often bring the certificate on the holder’s behalf, provided they carry the required authorization and identification. Because requirements can differ by receiving authority, it is worth confirming your specific situation with us before the appointment.

Before You Attend

What to Bring

Original degree certificate, diploma or transcript
Passport copy of the certificate holder
Emirates ID copy, where applicable
Authorization letter if a representative is attending instead of the holder

The Process

How It Works

Submit your request with details of the certificate and where the copy is needed
We review the document and confirm what is required for your situation
Your document is examined and certified in house by our own licensed UAE lawyers
You collect the certified true copy, or choose delivery
If full attestation is also needed, we advise on the next steps in that chain

Need It Quickly

Urgent requests for degree and educational certificate copies can often be accommodated. See our Same-Day and Urgent Certified True Copy Attestation page for how expedited requests work and what affects timing.

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Cost

What It Costs

Fees depend on the type of certificate, whether attestation is also required, and how urgently you need it done. Visit our Certified True Copy Attestation Fees and Process page for a full breakdown.

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Why Use Us

Why Use Certified True Copy Dubai

We focus specifically on true copy certification, so we know what receiving institutions commonly expect from educational certificates
We handle access to a licensed UAE legal professional for examination and certification
We can advise when a certified true copy alone is enough and when full attestation is also needed
We help you avoid repeat trips by checking document requirements before your appointment
Support across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming a certified true copy alone will satisfy an embassy or overseas authority, when full attestation is usually also required
Bringing a photocopy or scan instead of the original certificate
Not checking whether the certificate needs Ministry of Education attestation before it can be certified or accepted onward
Using a certificate where the name does not match the current passport, without supporting documents to explain the discrepancy
Leaving the attestation chain until the last minute when a deadline is fixed

Real Situations

Real Situations This Covers

A job offer is conditional on the employer verifying a candidate’s degree, and the HR department has asked for a certified true copy to keep on file.

A student has been accepted to a university abroad and the admissions office wants a certified true copy of their transcript alongside the full attestation chain before the offer is confirmed.

A professional applying to register with a UAE regulator needs a certified true copy of their degree certificate as part of the registration file.

Licensing

Certification You Can Rely On

Certification is carried out by our own licensed lawyers and legal consultants, such as a notary public or lawyer authorized to examine and certify documents.

We handle certified true copy certification for educational certificates across Dubai, with coverage also available in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. See our Abu Dhabi and Sharjah pages for area-specific details.

Abu Dhabi Sharjah

Know The Difference

Certified True Copy vs Full Attestation for Educational Certificates

A certified true copy confirms that a copy matches the original. Full attestation is a separate chain that typically runs through the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sometimes a foreign embassy, and it confirms the certificate itself is recognized for use in another country or by a specific authority.

For educational certificates especially, many receiving institutions want both. A certified true copy on its own is often not enough for an embassy submission or for use abroad. If you are unsure which you need, read our Certified True Copy vs Notarization vs Attestation guide or ask us to check the specific requirement for your destination or institution.

Our plain-language guide explains how these differ.

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What clients say

    
 
 
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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on who is asking for it. Many universities, employers and especially overseas embassies require the certificate to go through the full attestation chain in addition to, or instead of, a certified true copy. Check the specific requirement of the receiving party, or ask us to confirm what your situation needs.

Yes. The original is generally required so it can be examined and certified against by our own licensed UAE lawyers.

In many cases an authorized representative can attend with the original certificate and the correct authorization.

They are related but not identical. Our Certified True Copy vs Notarization vs Attestation guide explains the difference in more detail.

Timing depends on the certificate and whether attestation is also needed. See our Same-Day page for urgent options and our Fees and Process page for typical steps.

If your certificate is going overseas, it likely needs full attestation in addition to a certified true copy. We can advise on the correct order of steps for your destination.

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