Certified True Copy of Certificate for Equivalency and Recognition

Certified Copies for the Equivalency Process

If you are pursuing UAE Ministry of Education equivalency or degree recognition and need a certified true copy of certificate for equivalency, this page explains where certification fits into that process and how to get it done at Certified True Copy Dubai.

Who Typically Needs This

• Individuals applying for UAE Ministry of Education equivalency of a foreign degree
• Professionals whose employer or regulator requires a recognized, equivalent UAE qualification
• Graduates preparing an equivalency file that requires certified copies of original certificates
• Applicants coordinating certified copies of multiple certificates, such as a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, for one equivalency application
• Consultants or agents assembling documents on behalf of an applicant

Who Should Attend

The certificate holder should attend in person with the original certificate, since the licensed legal professional needs to examine the original before certifying the copy. If attending in person is not possible, a representative may be able to submit the documents for you. If a consultant or agent is assembling your equivalency file, confirm with them whether you still need to attend personally for this certification step.

How It Works

1. Get in touch with Certified True Copy Dubai and confirm which certificate you need certified for your equivalency application.
2. Bring the original certificate and your ID to your appointment.
3. The document is examined and certified in house by one of our own licensed lawyers or legal consultants.
4. Collect your certified true copy for inclusion in your equivalency file.
5. Submit the certified copy, along with any other required documents, as part of your Ministry of Education equivalency application.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Assuming a certified true copy replaces the Ministry of Education equivalency certificate itself, when it is a supporting document within that process
• Not confirming the Ministry’s current document requirements before your appointment, since these can be updated
• Submitting a certified copy of one certificate when the equivalency application requires certified copies of several
• Leaving certification until close to an equivalency submission deadline
• Using a certificate with damaged or unclear seals, which can complicate certification

Typical Situations

A graduate with a foreign degree applies for UAE Ministry of Education equivalency and is asked to include a certified true copy of their original degree certificate in the application file.

A professional needs their overseas qualification recognized as equivalent to a UAE standard for a role that requires it, and needs certified copies of the relevant certificates as part of that file.

An applicant with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree needs certified copies of each certificate before submitting a combined equivalency application.

Certification Versus the Equivalency Process Itself

This page covers certified copies of certificates used in support of a Ministry of Education equivalency or recognition application, which is a distinct use case within the broader Certified True Copy of Educational Certificates & Degrees hub. A certified true copy is not the equivalency certificate itself, and it is not the same as full government attestation. Many equivalency applications require the underlying certificate to already be attested, with a certified copy submitted alongside it, though exact requirements are set by the Ministry of Education and can change. Confirm the current requirement directly with the Ministry rather than assuming certification alone completes the file.