Certified True Copy of Bank Statements and Utility Bills
Get a certified true copy of your bank statement, DEWA or SEWA bill, or tenancy contract in Dubai, examined and certified in house by our own licensed UAE lawyers.
Certified True Copy of a Bank Statement in Dubai
If a bank, landlord, school or visa office has asked for a certified true copy of bank statement in Dubai, or the same for a utility bill, we handle the appointment so your document is examined and certified correctly.
What It Is
What Is a Certified True Copy of a Bank Statement or Utility Bill?
A certified true copy is a copy of your bank statement, utility bill or similar document that a licensed UAE legal professional has examined against the original and marked as a true and accurate copy. These documents are commonly used as proof of address or proof of financial standing.
This covers bank statements, DEWA and SEWA utility bills, mobile and internet bills, and tenancy contracts. Requirements around how recent a document needs to be are set by the institution requesting it, not by the certification process itself, so it’s worth checking with them directly before your appointment.
Who Needs This
By Situation
Bank Statement and Utility Bill Certification by Situation
Choose the page closest to your situation for details specific to it, or read on below for the general process.
Attendance
Who Can Attend
The account or bill holder typically attends with the original document. An authorized representative can often attend instead, provided they carry the correct authorization and identification. Since requirements can vary by receiving institution, it’s worth confirming your situation with us before the appointment.
Before You Attend
What to Bring
- Original bank statement, ideally bank-issued or stamped
- Original DEWA, SEWA, mobile, internet bill or tenancy contract, as applicable
- Passport copy of the account or bill 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 document 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
Need It Quickly
Bank statement and utility bill copies are often needed at short notice for a bank, landlord or visa deadline. See our Same-Day and Urgent Certified True Copy Attestation page for how expedited requests work.
Cost
What It Costs
Fees depend on the document type, the number of pages, and how urgently you need it done. Visit our Certified True Copy Attestation Fees and Process page for a full breakdown.
Why Use Us
Why Use Certified True Copy Dubai
Avoid Delays
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Real Situations
Real Situations This Covers
A new resident opening a bank account has been asked for a certified true copy of their DEWA bill as proof of address.
A visa applicant needs a certified true copy of their bank statement to demonstrate financial standing as part of their application.
A tenant applying for a school place for their child needs a certified true copy of their tenancy contract as proof of address.
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 bank statements, utility bills and tenancy contracts across Dubai, with coverage also available in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. See our Abu Dhabi and Sharjah pages for area-specific details.
Know The Difference
Certified True Copy vs Full Attestation for Everyday Documents
Bank statements, utility bills and tenancy contracts are typically only asked for as a certified true copy, confirming the copy matches the original. Full attestation, which involves government ministries and sometimes an embassy, is generally reserved for documents like certificates and corporate paperwork rather than everyday proof-of-address documents.
If an institution has asked for something beyond a certified true copy for one of these documents, that is worth confirming directly with them, since it is not the typical requirement. Our Certified True Copy vs Notarization vs Attestation guide explains the broader distinctions if you want more detail.
Our plain-language guide explains how these differ.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no fixed age limit set by the certification process itself. The receiving bank, landlord or visa authority sets that requirement, so check with them directly before your appointment.
Many receiving institutions prefer a bank-issued or stamped statement rather than a self-printed one. We recommend checking with the receiving institution and bringing the most official version available.
Yes, DEWA and SEWA bills are commonly certified as proof of address.
An original or an authenticated version from the provider is generally preferred over an informal printout.
Yes, tenancy contracts are covered alongside bank statements and utility bills.
Timing depends on the document and how urgently you need it. See our Same-Day page for expedited options.
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