What Is MOFA Attestation?
MOFA Attestation is the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs process used to verify the authenticity of signatures, stamps and official seals on a document. It is often required before a document can be used with UAE authorities or abroad.
When Do You Need It?
MOFA attestation may be required for certificates, powers of attorney, commercial documents, educational records, marriage certificates, birth certificates and other official documents that need recognition by an authority.
Important: Before MOFA attestation, foreign documents usually need to be properly legalized in the issuing country. UAE-issued documents may need prior notarization or authority certification depending on the document type.
Documents Commonly Submitted for MOFA Attestation
- Birth, marriage and educational certificates
- Powers of attorney, affidavits and declarations
- Commercial invoices and corporate documents
- Court documents, contracts and official certificates
- Foreign documents intended for UAE use
- UAE documents intended for use abroad
Required Documents
Clear scanned copy of the document
Previous stamps or legalization, if any
Passport or Emirates ID of the applicant, if requested
WhatsApp number and intended country of use
How the Service Works
1
Document Review
Send the document and tell us where it will be used.
2
Requirement Check
We check whether prior notarization, legalization or translation is needed.
3
MOFA Process
We guide or coordinate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation process.
4
Delivery
You receive the attested document or confirmation according to the selected process.
*Price-Related Terms & Conditions
- The displayed price starts from AED 150, subject to document review and applicable conditions.
- The final price may vary depending on the document type, issuing country, language and authority requirements.
- Government, embassy, courier, translation or external authority fees are charged separately unless expressly included.
- Processing starts after receiving clear documents and the required client information.
- Timeframes may change if the authority requests additional documents or clarification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MOFA attestation used for?
It is used to confirm that a document carries authentic signatures, stamps or seals so it can be accepted by the relevant authority.
Can you attest foreign documents through MOFA?
Yes, provided the document has the required legalization chain from the issuing country before UAE MOFA attestation.
Do commercial documents have the same fee as personal documents?
No. Commercial documents may have different government fees and requirements depending on the document type.
Is legal translation required before MOFA attestation?
It depends on the document and where it will be submitted. Some authorities require Arabic legal translation.