Birth, marriage & personal certificates
For family, residency and other personal matters. We check the issuing state, certified copy and any steps still needed.
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UAE Document Legalization for U.S. Documents
A U.S. apostille alone is generally not enough for use in the UAE. We help you find the right authentication and attestation route for personal and business documents. Start with a free document check—before you mail anything.
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Federal & UAE attestation fees included*Tracked U.S. return shipping included*
*For eligible personal-document packages. We confirm included fees before payment.
Your document · Your route
Make the right move before you mail.
01Personal & educational records
02Business & corporate papers
03Federal & specialist documents
Document check · Price · Next steps
01Know what your document needs
02Confirm the price before payment
03Mail only after we send instructions
Know before you send
UAE apostille or document legalization?
The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention. U.S. documents generally need authentication and UAE attestation instead of an apostille alone. The exact steps depend on who issued the document and what the receiving organization in the UAE asks for.
Check your document typeServices tailored to your document
UAE legalization for personal, federal & business documents
Not every document follows the same route. Choose your category to see what we check first.
U.S. degree & diploma attestation
For employment or education in the UAE. We check the issuing school, your academic record and what your recipient requires.
Check a diploma ↗FBI background check legalization
Federal documents need a different starting route. Send your FBI report for a review and a separate quote.
Check an FBI report ↗UAE corporate document legalization
Good Standing certificates, company records, board resolutions and business powers of attorney. Pricing is tailored to the document.
Request a business quote ↗A practical guide · Before you mail
UAE document legalization: what should you check first?
Choose your document type. These simple checks can help you avoid starting with the wrong paperwork.
Is your birth or marriage certificate a certified copy?
A regular photocopy may not work. Tell us which U.S. state issued it before you order anything else.
Does your UAE employer need a degree, transcript—or both?
University details and the receiving organization's requirements may affect how your academic documents are prepared.
Is your document an FBI background check?
FBI records start differently from state certificates. Send us the report so we can check the applicable route.
Do you already have an apostille or authentication?
Show us every page and existing stamp. We can check which steps may be complete and what may still be needed.
What does your UAE bank or authority actually need?
Confirm whether they request a Certificate of Good Standing, company formation record, board resolution or another document.
Is it a state-issued record or a signed company document?
A Secretary of State certificate and a privately signed agreement may need different preparation. Don't notarize a document blindly.
Is your power of attorney personal or commercial?
The purpose of the POA can affect the legalization route and official fees. Tell us how it will be used in the UAE.
Is it a commercial invoice or Certificate of Origin?
These trade documents have a separate UAE eDAS 2.0 route. We will check your request and confirm whether we can assist.
Not sure where your document fits?
Check My Document for Free ↗Send a scan for a free check. We’ll explain the next step in plain English—or Russian.
Transparent starting prices
UAE legalization pricing & timeframes
Choose the service that fits your document. We confirm your price and estimated time after the free check—before you pay.
Standard legalization
$510 from
For the first eligible personal document
Estimated 7–9 weeks*
- Free document check
- Required U.S. and UAE steps included as confirmed in your price
- Federal & UAE attestation fees included for eligible personal documents
- Standard processing and status updates
- Tracked return shipping within the U.S.
Priority legalization
$685 from
For the first eligible personal document
Estimated 3–5 weeks, if available*
- Everything included in Standard
- Federal & UAE attestation fees included for eligible personal documents
- Same-business-day document check in most cases
- Priority handling of the steps we control
- Priority phone and WhatsApp support
Corporate legalization
Custom quote
For company records, agreements, POAs and special cases
Price and timeframe after review
- Free document check
- State-issued and signed company documents
- Document-specific legalization route
- Clear quote before payment
*Times are estimates and depend on government processing. Priority is available only when your document’s route allows it. Extra documents, translations and international shipping cost extra. Tracked return shipping within the U.S. is included in confirmed personal-document packages.
Before you commit
Get a Free Document Check ↗Know your next step. Then decide.
Send us a copy first. We’ll check the document and explain the price before payment.
Questions answered · Before you order
UAE document legalization FAQs
Answers for personal records, corporate documents, FBI checks, cost and timing.
Does the UAE accept a U.S. apostille?
An apostille alone is generally not enough for a U.S. document used in the UAE. Authentication and UAE attestation may be needed; the route depends on your document and its recipient.
How do I legalize a U.S. birth or marriage certificate for the UAE?
Start with an official certified copy and tell us which state issued it. We’ll check the steps needed before it goes through the U.S. and UAE attestation route.
What do I need for UAE degree or diploma attestation?
Tell us the U.S. school and who in the UAE will receive your records. Your degree, accreditation evidence or transcripts may be relevant. We’ll check the available route before you mail anything.
Can you help with an FBI background check for the UAE?
Yes, we can review your FBI report and assess the authentication and UAE attestation route. FBI and other federal records receive a separate quote; obtaining the FBI report is a different service.
Do I need to send the original document?
Send a clear scan or photo for the free check. We’ll tell you whether an original, certified copy or another document format is needed for submission.
Can you legalize a Certificate of Good Standing for UAE business use?
We can review your state-issued company record and check the route for UAE use. Tell us where your company is registered and whether the document is for a bank, branch registration or another purpose. Corporate pricing is by quote.
Does a business power of attorney need notarization?
It may. The answer depends on how the document was signed and the UAE recipient’s requirements. Send us a copy before arranging notarization or extra stamps.
Are corporate documents handled the same way as personal certificates?
No. The UAE Embassy’s guidance calls for business documents to be certified by the relevant U.S. Secretary of State before the VFS submission route. Personal and educational documents have different preparation steps.
Can you help with a commercial invoice or Certificate of Origin?
These trade documents use the UAE’s separate eDAS 2.0 service. Send your request and we’ll check the appropriate route and confirm whether we can assist. They are not included in the personal-document packages.
How much does UAE document legalization cost?
Standard starts at $510 and Priority at $685 for one eligible personal document. Business documents, FBI records and special cases need a separate quote. We confirm the final price before payment.
How long does UAE document legalization take?
Our early estimates are 7–9 weeks for Standard and 3–5 weeks for Priority when available. Government and UAE processing times can change, so we confirm an estimate for your specific document.
What if my document already has an authentication certificate?
Send us a scan of your document and all attached certificates. We’ll check the steps that may already be complete and explain the next step.
Will I need another attestation or translation in the UAE?
Possibly. A UAE bank, employer or authority may ask for another attestation or translation. Tell us who will receive your document so we can identify what to check. Extra UAE-side work and translation are quoted separately.
Your next step
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We are not licensed attorneys and do not offer legal advice or legal services. If your situation requires legal guidance or the drafting of legal documents, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified attorney who can assist you.
Client Notice!
We are not licensed attorneys and do not offer legal advice or legal services. If your situation requires legal guidance or the drafting of legal documents, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified attorney who can assist you.
Apostille Center USA · Your UAE documents
Have a question about a personal or business document?
Tell us which document you have and where it will be used. We’ll check the next steps and price before you pay. English & Russian support. Поможем на русском языке.
