The UAE is not a member of the Hague Convention. Therefore, the validation process of your documents issued in the US includes authentication and legalization. You can count on the expertise of the team at Globeia for UAE document attestation services from the USA. Whether you want us to handle your personal or business documents, our team guarantees a swift and secure process.

Turnaround Time

6 to 10 weeks*

Cost

Starting at USD 250

What Is Required

Original or Scanned Copy of Your Documents based on the document type

*Processing time varies depending on the document type as well as the embassy backlog

Steps for Getting Globeia’s UAE Legalization from USA

1. Contact Us: If you need help with UAE certificate attestation, contact us. Provide scanned copies of your documents and we will immediately check your UAE embassy attestation requirements. Our detailed review mechanism guarantees the least possible delays by spotting and rectifying the errors before submission.

2. Submit Your Documents: Most of the time, we can start the process by using PDF versions of your documents. Nevertheless, some documents must be processed as originals. We will let you know if originals are required, then you can send them by trackable services like FedEx or UPS.

3. Processing: After the receipt of your documents and payment, we'll forward them to the Secretary of State or the US Department of State for authentication. Post authentication, we'll send them to the UAE embassy or consulate in the US for UAE embassy attestation.

4. Get Your Documents Delivered: We will deliver your documents by UPS, FedEx, or DHL. If you want to have electronic delivery, we can also email the PDF version to you.

5. Translation Services: If you want to translate your documents into Arabic for the UAE, we can provide you with ATA-certified translations in different languages.

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Steps for Getting UAE Legalization from USA

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How to Authenticate & Legalize a Document for UAE from USA?

UAE Embassy attestation for the state and federal issued documents for use in UAE is a two step process involving authentication and legalization. Authentication refers to the verification of the document’s authenticity through the US Department of State in Washington DC or Secretary of State.

The next step of United Arab Emirates legalization is completed at the UAE Embassy in the USA. These crucial steps establish the validity and authenticity of documents. Do you want to learn more about our UAE Legalization Expedited Service? Reach out to us at the earliest. We can help you at every step of UAE embassy attestation process

Easy Steps for UAE Embassy Attestation Process

Process of document attestation for State Documents (E.g. state-issued birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates or any other documents that are notarized in a particular state of the USA)

The UAE document attestation process for your state documents from the USA is as follows:
1. An apostille certificate from the Secretary of State based on the document’s origin
2. Authentication certificate obtained from the US Department of State
3. Legalization of the apostilled document by the UAE Embassy in US

Process of document attestation for Federal Documents (E.g. FBI results, Certificate of Licensing, etc. which are not issued by a particular state in the USA)

UAE Document legalization for federal documents involves the following steps.
1. Authentication of the document from the US Department of State
2. Complete the UAE Document Legalization with the UAE embassy attestation in the United States

Important: Please bear in mind that depending on the document type there may be some additional requirements specified by the UAE embassy for legalization. For instance, UAE attestation for diploma and transcripts requires some documents to be sent to the Embassy directly from the educational institute. We aim to simplify the UAE certificate attestation for you. Call us to learn about the UAE embassy legalization fees, process and any additional requirements.

Trust Globeia To Handle Your UAE Embassy Attestation Process

Managing the complexities of UAE authentication and legalization on your own is difficult. Even a minor mistake during the process can result in the loss of time, money and resources. The different rules, fees, and procedures can be quite confusing. Getting help for your UAE Document Legalization and Authentication from Globeia guarantees smooth processing. Don't let these complexities overwhelm you. Contact us today for reliable UAE certificate attestation and legalization.

UAE Embassy Legalization & Authentication of Documents

Here's a comprehensive list of documents that may require UAE legalization & authentication of documents. if you plan to use them in the UAE

Birth certificates

Marriage certificates

Divorce decrees

Adoption papers

Death certificates

Diplomas and degrees

Transcripts

Professional licenses and certifications

Business documents (e.g., articles of incorporation, contracts)

Financial documents (e.g., bank statements, letters of credit)

Powers of attorney

Passports and identification documents

Medical records and vaccination records

FBI Identity History Check, Criminal records checks

Certificates of good standing

Notarized documents

What our clients say about us

We are honored to have served thousands of customers just like you who place their trust in our services.

"Highly recommend the services of Globeia I had contacted many professional firms to have my documents legalized and decided to trust Globeia for the legalization of my documents. Their processing system was very customer focused. They provide a five star service in today's virtual world."

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Frequently
Asked Questions

IsAuthentication and Legalization Required for US Documents in the UAE?

Since the UAE is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, US documents must undergo UAE embassy attestation.

What is the Validity Period for UAE Authentication & Legalization?

After the authentication and legalization is completed for the UAE, they are generally valid forever. Nevertheless, some documents, for example, FBI reports and its apostille, have expiration dates. It is important to check the source document expiry to ensure that your apostille is valid when submitting your documents.

Can I Expedite the UAE Document Legalization and Authentication Process?

Globeia provides expedited UAE certificate attestation services for an extra charge. This can drastically cut down the processing times. Contact us to know more about our express services.

Is Remote Authentication and Legalization Possible?

You can use Globeia's UAE embassy attestation services in the USA for Authentication & Legalization from across the globe. However, you may need to send us the original documents if mandatory in order to complete the process.

What is the Difference Between an Apostille and Authentication & Legalization?

An apostille is a simplified form of Authentication & Legalization that is accepted by countries that are a member of the Hague Convention. It is used for the documents exchanged between the member countries, thus removing the necessity for the legalization stamps.

Do All Countries Mandate Authentication & Legalization for Foreign Documents?

Note that the requirements vary among countries. You won’t have to opt for document legalization for countries that are a part of the Hague Convention. In such instances, only a USA apostille is required.

Does Globeia Assist with UAE Apostille for Employment Purposes?

We can help you get an apostille for your USA documents by finishing the authentication and legalization procedures. This step is crucial for commencing work in the UAE.

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