USA Certificate Attestation

To attest a US degree certificate, it must be notarized, authenticated by the Secretary of State and the U.S. Department of State, legalized at the UAE Embassy or Consulate, and finally attested by MOFA in the UAE.

Yes. A US birth certificate must be attested to prove identity and family relationships when applying for family or dependent visas in the UAE.

Yes. Authorized attestation agencies can handle the entire process on your behalf, including notarization, embassy legalization, and MOFA attestation, even if you are not physically present in the USA.

The USA issues apostilles for countries under the Hague Convention. However, since the UAE is not part of that agreement, US documents must go through embassy and MOFA attestation instead of apostille.

You’ll typically need the original certificate, a copy of your passport, an authorization letter (if applicable), and any supporting documents requested by the authorities or embassy.

 The cost varies depending on the type of document and the number of authorities involved. On average, it ranges from AED 400 to AED 1500 per document, including embassy and MOFA fees.

If your documents are in English, translation isn’t usually required. However, for certain legal or government applications, Arabic translations may be requested after attestation.

 Best Legal Consultancy offers expert handling of US documents with end-to-end support — from notarization to MOFA attestation. With years of experience and transparent service, we ensure your certificates are processed efficiently and accepted across UAE authorities.