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    ADGM Courts Notary Public
    Digital Innovation at the Heart of Notarial Services

    In partnership with Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), ADGM Courts Notary Public offers Notarisation, Authentication and non-Muslim Wills services.

    ADGM Courts Notary Public is licensed and authorised by ADJD to carry out the following activities under Law No. (11) of 2017 concerning the Notary Public in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (the Law):

    • notarisation of documents
    • notarisation of non-Muslim Wills
    • authentication of personal status documents, and
    • to practice all the functions under the Law.

    Documents requiring notarisation must not:

    • contravene the Law or public order
    • fall under the notary prohibitions set out in the Law, or
    • fall under any other local jurisdiction, as prescribed in Article No. (11) of the Law.
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    Notarisation

    Services

    The Notary Public can notarise: 

    • Documents as required under the Law or as requested by a client
    • Specimen signatures
    • The verification of the date of documents, and
    • Declarations and affirmations.

    Fees

    Fees for the ADGM Courts’ Notary Public service are payable to ADGM Courts and ADJD pursuant to Law No. (13) of 2017 Concerning the Judicial Fees in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as set out in the following Schedules:

    Once your request is accepted by the Notary Public, a payment link for the ADGM Courts Fee will be shared via email. It must be paid via credit card before scheduling of the appointment with the Notary Public and is non-refundable. If the request cannot be completed by the client, the request will be cancelled, and the fee will be fee retained by ADGM Courts as the review of the documentation has already been actioned.

    ADJD’s fees are sent via SMS and are payable at the time of your appointment with the Notary Public.

    Individuals
    Document/InstrumentADJD Fee (AED)ADGM Courts Fee (USD)
    (in addition to ADJD fee)
    Of a value of AED 50,000 and lessAED 500+USD 80Of a value exceeding AED 50,000 and up to AED 200,000AED 1,000+USD 160Of a value of exceeding AED 200,000AED 0.5% of the instrument value, with maximum of AED 20,000+USD 0.2% of the instrument value, with maximum of USD 2,200Of unspecified valueAED 500+USD 80Power of Attorney (PoA)
    • AED 100 for each year of the PoA
    • AED 1,000 for a PoA with an undetermined validity period (for use outside the UAE only)
    +
    • USD 30 for each year of the PoA,
    • USD 270 for a PoA with undetermined validity period (for use outside the UAE only)
    Revocation of a power of attorneyAED 100+USD 15Verification of document datesAED 300+USD 50

    Please note that ADJD’s fees are payable at the time of the appointment with the Notary Public.
    A payment link will be provided via email for ADGM Courts’ fees.

    Corporates
    Document/InstrumentADJD Fee (AED)ADGM Courts Fee (USD)
    (in addition to ADJD fee)
    Of a value of AED 50,000 and lessAED 500+USD 135Of a value exceeding AED 50,000 and up to AED 200,000AED 1,000+USD 270Of a value of exceeding AED 200,000AED 0.5% of the instrument value, with maximum of AED 20,000+USD 0.5% of the instrument value, with maximum of USD 2,200Of unspecified valueAED 500+USD 135Of unspecified valueAED 500+USD 135Power of Attorney (PoA)
    • AED 100 for each year of the PoA
    • AED 1,000 for a PoA with an undetermined validity period (for use outside the UAE only)
    +
    • USD 100 fixed fee
    • USD 270 for a PoA with undetermined validity period (for use outside the UAE only)
    Revocation of a power of attorneyAED 100+USD 100Verification of document datesAED 300+USD 50

    Please note that ADJD’s fees are payable at the time of the appointment with the Notary Public.
    A payment link will be provided via email for ADGM Courts’ fees.

    FAQs

    We recommend that you review our Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions below to ensure your submission is correct and you are ready for your appointment.

    What are the essential criteria for document(s) to be accepted for notarisation?

    The document must be in bilingual format (Arabic and English) certified by a legal translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice unless there is a requirement for the document to be in Arabic.

    The document must also include the following information:

    For Entities’ document(s) for notarisation:

    Personal information of the authorised signatory(ies)

    • name as stated in the Emirates ID for UAE residents and/ passport for non-UAE residents;
    • nationality;
    • Emirates ID number for UAE residents and/ passport number for non-UAE residents; and
    • capacity

    Company information as stated in the commercial licence:

    • name;
    • legal entity type;
    • name of the licensing authority;
    • registration number; and
    • company address.

    For Individuals’ document(s) for notarisation

    Personal information of the authorised signatory(ies):

    • name as stated in the Emirates ID for UAE residents and/ passport for non-UAE residents;
    • nationality;
    • Emirates ID number for UAE residents and/ passport number for non-UAE residents; and
    • capacity

    The document must be signed by the authorised signatory(ies) in handwriting on all pages. DocuSign and electronic signatures are not accepted.

    My name appears on the commercial licence as the company’s authorised signatory. Do I have the authority to sign documents for notarisation on behalf of the company?

    The fact that your name appears on the commercial licence does not authorise you to sign documents for notarisation on behalf of the company.

    You may be authorised to sign documents for notarisation on behalf of the company if:

    • you are a shareholder or director of a company and are granted this authority pursuant to the ADGM Companies Regulations 2020; or
    • you hold a power of attorney or shareholders’/ board of directors’ resolution (authority document) granting you the authority to act and execute documents on behalf of the company. The authority document must be either notarised by a notary public, or if the applicant is an ADGM entity the authority document can be certified by the ADGM Registration Authority (RA) with a notary pack.
    What is a notary pack? And how can I submit a request for it?

    A notary pack is a service offered by the RA to certify an authority document of an ADGM registered entity for notarisation purposes, in which the RA provides the following two letters along with the certified authority document: (a) declaration letter which confirms the validity of the authority document, and (b) a directors’ powers letter which lists the directors and confirms their powers in accordance with the ADGM Companies Regulations. The Notary Public requires a notary pack certification only if the applicant selects to certify the authority document by RA. To apply for this service, please contact RA at: ra@adgm.com for further assistance.

    If there are several authorised signatories involved in a single notarisation, do all authorised signatories need to be present at the same appointment or can each person attend separately?

    Yes, all authorised signatories must attend the same appointment before the Notary Public to confirm their knowledge of the content of the document for notarisation.

    Can the Notary Public notarise articles of association of a company based in Abu Dhabi but outside the ADGM?

    No, the Notary Public will not notarise articles of association and its amendments for an Abu Dhabi based company because the notarisation for such document falls within the competency of another authority (for example, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development).

    Full list of Frequently Asked Questions

    Templates

    For speed and efficiency, clients are encouraged to use our template, but it is not compulsory to do so. Other forms will be accepted by the Notary Public, but it is likely to take additional time for review by the Notary Public.

    Power of Attorney - Template 1
    Specimen of Signature

    Submit a Request

    Individuals

    Please tick the box to confirm you have the document required to submit a request.

    * For specified documents, e.g. related to property or vehicle, the additional supporting documents are outlined in the FAQs.Submit a Request
    Corporates

    Please tick the boxes to confirm you have all the documents required to submit a request.

    * For directors representing an ADGM company, a letter issued by the Registration Authority of ADGM stating the directors’ powers, is required.* For specified documents, e.g. related to property or subsidiary companies, the additional supporting documents are outlined in the FAQs.Submit a Request
    Authentication

    Services

    The Authentication Office can authenticate the following personal status documents:

    • Powers of Attorneys in relation to marriage/and divorce, and
    • Declarations in relation to dependency, support, custody, marital status, dowry and housing.

    The authentication service is only available to UAE residents who have access to UAE Pass.

    Power of Attorney in relation to marriage issued by the father

    Applicant: Father
    Document being attested: A power of attorney appointing an individual to complete the marriage procedures of his daughter on his behalf.
    Requirements: Form 1 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Power of Attorney in relation to marriage issued by a future husband

    Applicant: Future husband
    Document being attested: A power of attorney appointing an individual to complete the marriage procedures on his behalf.
    Requirements: Form 2 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

     Power of Attorney in relation to divorce issued by the husband

    Applicant: Husband
    Document being attested: A power of attorney, appointing an individual to complete the divorce procedures on his behalf.
    Requirements: Form 3 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Declaration of comprehensive dependency/ support

    Applicant: Parent
    Document being attested: A declaration whereby the applicant declares that they provide full financial support to their child(ren).
    Requirements: Form 4 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Declaration of partial dependency/ support

    Applicant: Parent
    Document being attested: A declaration whereby the applicant declares that they, along with their ex-spouse, are jointly providing shared financial support to their child(ren)
    Requirements: Form 5 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Declaration of housing dependency/ support

    Applicant: Relative
    Document being attested: A declaration whereby the applicant declares that they provide housing support to one of their needy relatives.
    Requirements: Form 6 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Declaration in relation to continuity of marriage

    Applicant: Husband and wife
    Document being attested: A declaration indicating that the marital relationship between the husband and wife is on-going to date.
    Requirements: Form 7 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Declaration of release and payment of dowry

    Applicant: Wife
    Document being attested: A wife’s declaration of waiving her dowry or clearing her husband’s liability to such payment.
    Requirements: Form 8 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Declaration of housing without the residence of the applicant

    Applicant: Homeowner or lease holder
    Document being attested: A declaration whereby the homeowner or lease holder declares that a person, or people, reside(s) in applicant’s house, without his residency with them.
    Requirements: Form 9 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Declaration of housing with the residence of the applicant

    Applicant: Homeowner or lease holder, who is related to the other parties
    Document being attested: A declaration whereby the homeowner or lease holder declares that a person, or people, reside(s) in the applicant’s house, with his residency with them.
    Requirements: Form 10 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Custody

    Applicant: Parent
    Document being attested: A declaration that the applicant has custody of their child(ren).
    Requirements: Form 11 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Marital status, custody and dependency

    Applicant: Spouse, ex-spouse, widow or parent
    Document being attested: Multiple declarations, which relate to marital status, custody and dependency.
    Requirements: Form 12 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Non-marriage after divorce

    Applicant: Ex-spouse.
    Document being attested: A declaration of the marital status of non-marriage after divorce.
    Requirements: Form 13 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Non-marriage since the death of husband

    Applicant: Widow
    Document being attested: A declaration of the marital status of non-marriage since the death of a husband.
    Requirements: Form 14 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Non-marriage (single)

    Applicant: Single adult
    Document being attested: A declaration related to the marital status of non-marriage /celibacy.
    Requirements: Form 15 (The required supporting documents are outlined in the form.)

    Fees

    Fees for ADGM Courts’ Authentication service are payable to ADGM Courts and ADJD pursuant to Law No. (13) of 2017 Concerning the Judicial Fees in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as set out in the following Schedule:

    Once your request is accepted by the Notary Public, a payment link for the ADGM Courts Fee will be shared via email. It must be paid via credit card before scheduling of the appointment with the Notary Public and is non-refundable. If the request cannot be completed by the client, the request will be cancelled, and the fee will be fee retained by ADGM Courts as the review of the documentation has already been actioned.

    ADJD’s fees are sent via SMS and are payable at the time of your appointment with the Notary Public.

    Document/InstrumentADJD Fee (AED)ADGM Courts Fee (USD)
    (in addition to ADJD fee)
    Power of Attorney (PoA) in relation to marriage/divorce
    • AED 100 for each year of the PoA
    • AED 1,000 for a PoA with an undetermined validity period (for use outside the UAE only)
    +
    • USD 30 for each year of the PoA
    • USD 270 for a PoA with undetermined validity period (for use outside the UAE only)
    Declaration in relation to dependencyAED 100+USD 50Declaration in relation to continuity of marriageAED 100+USD 50Declaration of release and payment of dowry
    • of a value of AED 50,000 and less
    • of a value exceeding AED 50,000 and up to AED 200,000
    • of a value of exceeding AED 200,000
    AED 100+
     
    • USD 80
    • USD 160
    • 0.2% of the instrument value, with maximum of USD 2,200
    Declaration in relation to housingAED 100+USD 50Declaration in relation to custodyAED 100+USD 50Declaration in relation to marital status, custody and dependencyAED 100+USD 50Declaration in relation to marital statusAED 100+USD 50

    Please note that ADJD’s fees are payable at the time of the appointment with the Notary Public.
    A payment link will be provided via email for ADGM Courts’ fees.

    Forms

    Please complete the form that corresponds with the authentication service you would like to request.

    A-Z Z-A 15 20 50 Title Link Form 1 - Power of Attorney in relation to marriage issued by the fatherDOCXForm 2 - Power of Attorney in relation to marriage issued by a future husbandDOCXForm 3 - Power of Attorney in relation to divorce issued by the husbandDOCXForm 4 - Declaration of comprehensive dependency/ supportDOCXForm 5 - Declaration of partial dependency/ supportDOCXForm 6 - Declaration of housing dependency/ supportDOCXForm 7 - Declaration in relation to continuity of marriageDOCXForm 8 - Declaration of release and payment of dowryDOCXForm 9 - Declaration of housing without applicantDOCXForm 10 - Declaration of housing with applicantDOCXForm 11 - CustodyDOCXForm 12 - Marital status, custody and dependencyDOCXForm 13 - Non-marriage after divorceDOCXForm 14 - Non-marriage since the death of husbandDOCXForm 15 - Non-marriage (single)DOCX

    Submit a Request

    Please email the completed form and supporting documents to notarypublic@adgmcourts.com

    Once you have submitted your request, your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted via email with the next steps.

    Wills

    Services

    The Wills Office can only notarise non-Muslim wills for the below purposes:

    • Disposition of estate only
    • Guardianship of minor children only, or
    • Disposition of estate and guardianship of minor children.

    Fees

    Fees for ADGM Courts’ non-Muslim Wills service are payable to ADGM Courts and ADJD as follows pursuant to Law No. (13) of 2017 Concerning the Judicial Fees in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi:

    Once your request is accepted by the Notary Public, a payment link for the ADGM Courts Fee will be shared via email. It must be paid via credit card before scheduling of the appointment with the Notary Public and is non-refundable. If the request cannot be completed by the client, the request will be cancelled, and the fee will be fee retained by ADGM Courts as the review of the documentation has already been actioned.

    ADJD’s fees are sent via SMS and are payable at the time of your appointment with the Notary Public.

    Document/InstrumentADJD Fee (AED)ADGM Courts Fee (USD)
    (in addition to ADJD fee)
    Notarisation of a non-Muslim WillAED 950+USD 155

    FAQs

    We recommend that you review our Wills Office Frequently Asked Questions to ensure your submission is correct and you are ready for your appointment.

    What are the essential criteria for a will to be accepted for notarisation?

    The will must be in bilingual format (Arabic and English) certified by a legal translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.

    The will must also include the following information:

    The following personal information of the Testator:

    • The following personal information of the Testator:
      ▪ name as stated in the Emirates ID
      ▪ Emirates ID number, (applicable for UAE residents only);
      ▪ Passport number;
      ▪ nationality;
      ▪ date of birth;
      ▪ place of birth; and
      ▪ address.
    • Declaration of religion;
    • Appointment of executor(s) and statement of their powers;
    • Appointment of guardians (if applicable);
    • Identification of the beneficiaries and succession of beneficiaries including their name, nationality, date of birth, place of birth and address or if the beneficiary is a body corporate, the name, place of incorporation and commercial licence number.
    • Description of the estate to be distributed and the allocation amongst beneficiaries (if applicable); and
    • The applicable law: You may select UAE law and add a specific reference to article (17) of Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law, by inserting the following paragraph:

    “It is expressly stipulated that this will is in accordance with Article 17 of Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates and the amendments thereto and the substantive provisions governing testamentary disposition and other dispositions taking effect after my death shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of (e.g. this will). Shariah Law shall not apply in any circumstances.”

    Can the Notary Public notarise a will over assets located outside Abu Dhabi but in the UAE?

    Yes, the Notary Public can notarise a will if the assets are located within the UAE.

    Can the Notary Public notarise a will over assets located outside the UAE?

    Yes, the Notary Public can notarise a will if the assets are located outside the UAE. However, any grant of probate will be made in the jurisdiction in which the assets are located.

    Does ADGM Courts’ Notary Public and Wills Office provide a probate service?

    No, we do not provide a probate service. Probate applications must be registered with the ADJD’s Wills and Probate Office.

    Full list of Frequently Asked Questions

    Templates

    For speed and efficiency, clients are encouraged to use our template, but it is not compulsory to do so. Other forms will be accepted by the Notary Public, but it is likely to take additional time for review by the Notary Public.

    Will Template - Disposition of Estate
    Will Template - Guardianship of Minor Children
    Will Template - Disposition of Estate and Guardianship of Minor Children

    If you require assistance, we suggest you may wish to seek the advice of a will drafting firm. We have a list of will drafting law firms as a resource for clients, not as a recommendation of any law firm(s) on the list.

    Submit a Request

    Please tick the boxes to confirm you have all the documents required to submit a request.

    * Wills mentioning ownership of asset(s) to be distributed, must also include supporting documents, translated into Arabic.Submit a Request
    Contact Us The Notary Public and Wills Office is fully digital.
    If you would like assistance, please contact us via email on notarypublic@adgmcourts.com

    If you need to change your virtual appointment at short notice, please contact us on +971 2 333 8986 .
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