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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):
Documents requiring notarisation must not:
The Notary Public can notarise:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Company information as stated in the commercial licence:
For Individuals’ document(s) for notarisation
Personal information of the authorised signatory(ies):
The document must be signed by the authorised signatory(ies) in handwriting on all pages. DocuSign and electronic signatures are not accepted.
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:
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.
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.
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).
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.
Please tick the box to confirm you have the document required to submit a request.
Please tick the boxes to confirm you have all the documents required to submit a request.
The Authentication Office can authenticate the following personal status documents:
The authentication service is only available to UAE residents who have access to UAE Pass.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 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.
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.
Please complete the form that corresponds with the authentication service you would like to 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.
The Wills Office can only notarise non-Muslim wills for the below purposes:
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.
We recommend that you review our Wills Office Frequently Asked Questions to ensure your submission is correct and you are ready for your appointment.
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:
“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.”
Yes, the Notary Public can notarise a will if the assets are located within 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.
No, we do not provide a probate service. Probate applications must be registered with the ADJD’s Wills and Probate Office.
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.
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.
Please tick the boxes to confirm you have all the documents required to submit a request.
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