Attesting Documents - United Kingdom

Instructions

Start with Step 1.  Then take or send the resulting document(s) to the office listed in Step 2, then take or send the document(s) to the office in Step 3.  All steps must be completed with the ultimate goal of having the document(s) attested by a U.A.E. Consulate or Embassy. We recommend you check the Web site of each organization or speak to them before proceeding as many of these organizations have specific hours for the receipt and delivery of documents, strict requirements for the submission of the document(s) and you will need to check the timelines and fees.

Step 1

Photocopy of document signed by British practising solicitor or a Notary Public. Please double check with the Legalisation Office as they may only accept the original documents.

Step 2

Send the notarized copy or original document to the following office for endorsement:

The Legalisation Office
Phone: 01908 29 5111 (Mon-Fri 09:30-15:30)
Email: LegalisationOffice@fco.gov.uk
Web Site: http://www.fco.gov.uk/

Step 3

Have the document attested by:

U.A.E. Embassy
Consular Section
48 Princes Gate
London, SW7 1PT
Tel: 0870 005 6984
Web Site: unitedarabemirates.embassyhomepage.com