Individual Documents
Certified true copy services for individuals in Dubai
Get certified true copy attestation for your passport, Emirates ID, driving license, degree, or personal certificate. We handle the process from document submission through to collection, with the certification itself done in house by our own licensed lawyers and legal consultants, in person at our office, online or on a home visit.
Individual document certification in Dubai
If you are searching for certified true copy services in Dubai for a personal document, this page explains how the process works and links through to the specific document type you need certified.
Choose Your Document
Certified true copy services by document type
Select your document for details specific to that certificate, including what typically needs to be prepared in advance.
What It Is
What is a certified true copy
A certified true copy is a duplicate of an original document that has been examined and endorsed as a genuine, unaltered match of that original. At Certified True Copy Dubai this is done in house by our own licensed UAE lawyers. Once certified, the copy can often be used in place of the original where handing over the physical document is impractical or unwise.
We handle this process for individuals in house. Each document is examined and certified by one of our own licensed lawyers or legal consultants, and we manage every step around it, from preparing your submission to collection.
Who this is for
Why Use Us
Why use an in-house certification service
Working out which legal professional to approach, what a receiving authority actually requires, and how to sequence certification against a deadline takes time most people do not have. An in-house service removes that guesswork.
The Process
How it works
Tell us which document you need certified and what it is for, so we can confirm the right certification route.
Submit the original document and any supporting details we request.
The document is examined and certified in house by our own licensed lawyers and legal consultants.
We hand over your certified copy and return your original.
If your destination requires further attestation after certification, we can advise on the next step.
Be Prepared
What you will typically need
Need it urgently
Same-day and urgent certification may be available depending on the document and the time you submit it.
Fees
What it costs
Fees vary by document type and by how quickly you need it completed. Rather than quote a single figure here, our fees and process page explains how fees are structured, or you can contact us with your specific document.
Know The Difference
Certified true copy, notarization and attestation
These three terms get used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. A certified true copy confirms that a copy matches an original document. Notarization is a broader legal act, typically carried out by a notary public, that can cover witnessing signatures, certifying declarations, or authenticating documents, of which true copy certification is one example. Attestation usually refers to a separate, layered process for authenticating a document for use in another country, which can involve government departments and embassies in addition to a legal professional.
If you are not sure which of these your situation actually calls for, our guide sets out the differences in more detail.
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Real Situations
Where this comes up
A graduate applying to a university overseas is asked to submit a certified copy of their degree certificate rather than the original, so the original stays safe at home.
A new resident opening a bank account is asked for a certified true copy of their passport and Emirates ID as part of the onboarding paperwork.
A family handling paperwork abroad after a relative’s passing needs a certified copy of a marriage or birth certificate to accompany other filings.
Licensing
How certification is carried out
Every certification here is carried out in house by one of our own licensed UAE lawyers or legal consultants.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
A certified true copy is a duplicate that a licensed UAE lawyer has examined and confirmed matches your original. Many authorities accept the certified copy in place of the original, which lets you keep the original document safe.
The certification itself is carried out in house by our own licensed lawyers and legal consultants, in person at our office, online or on a home visit.
This depends on the document and where the certified copy will be used. Tell us the document type and destination and we can advise on whether a translation is needed before certification.
No. Certification confirms a copy matches the original. Attestation is typically a separate, further process for authenticating a document for use in another country, and it may or may not be required in addition to certification depending on your destination.
Timelines depend on the document type and your urgency. See our same-day page for expedited options, or contact us with your specific document for guidance.
Fees depend on the document and how quickly you need it completed. See our fees and process page for how pricing is structured, or get in touch with your document details.
Book your certified true copy today
Whether it is a passport, degree, or personal certificate, we handle the process from submission through to collection.
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Send us your details
Fill in the form and a member of the team will get back to you. We ask for your name, phone number, document type, the purpose of the certification, and your preferred time to be contacted.