Attestation
Certificate Attestation in Sharjah: Cost, Process & Timeline
Certificate attestation in Sharjah makes a document issued elsewhere valid for use with Sharjah employers, free zones, universities and courts. The chain is the same UAE-wide and ends with a MOFAIC stamp. Here is the cost, the steps, the timeline and the documents that need it.
What is certificate attestation in Sharjah?
Certificate attestation in Sharjah is the official confirmation that a certificate is genuine, ending with a stamp from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC). Sharjah employers, free-zone authorities such as SAIF Zone and Hamriyah, universities and courts require attested documents before they will act on them.
In short: attestation for use in Sharjah ends with a MOFAIC stamp, is usually completed in 0–3 working days once the document is in the UAE, and starts from AED 230 per document in service fees at DocuGulf, with the government charge shown separately at cost.
The attestation process for Sharjah
For a document issued outside the UAE, the sequence generally runs:
- 1Home-country attestationThe issuing authority or a notary in the country of origin.
- 2Home-country Ministry of Foreign AffairsA further verification before the document leaves.
- 3UAE embassy legalisationUnless the document carries an apostille from a member country.
- 4MOFAIC attestation in the UAEThe final stamp, valid across Sharjah and the Emirates.
What it costs, and how long it takes
MOFAIC attestation in the UAE is usually same-day to three working days; the steps abroad take one to three weeks. DocuGulf's service fee starts from AED 230 per document, government fees separate and at cost. See our attestation service for detail.
What you'll need to provide
- The original certificate (not a photocopy)
- A clear copy of your passport
- Any home-country attestations already completed
- The country of issue, so we can map the exact chain
Key takeaways
Key takeaways: Attestation for Sharjah ends with a MOFAIC stamp; foreign documents first need home-country attestation and either embassy legalisation or an apostille. Typically 0–3 working days once in the UAE, from AED 230 per document, government fees at cost.
Most people in Sharjah need attestation against a deadline, a job offer, a visa, a school place or a licence, so the safest move is to start early: the UAE-side MOFAIC stamp is quick, but the steps in the country of origin are what set the real timeline. Send us the document and its country of issue and we will give you a firm route and price up front.
Frequently asked questions
Where is certificate attestation done in Sharjah?
The final MOFAIC attestation is issued in the UAE and is valid across Sharjah and the other emirates. Foreign documents are attested at source and, if needed, at the UAE embassy abroad first.
How long does attestation take in Sharjah?
MOFAIC attestation is usually same-day to three working days once the document is in the UAE. The steps abroad take one to three weeks.
How much does it cost?
DocuGulf's service fee starts from AED 230 per document, with the government charge shown separately at cost, confirmed before work begins.
Do I need to visit an office in person?
For most cases, no. You can start and finish on WhatsApp; we only ask you to attend where the law requires it.
Which documents can be attested?
Degrees, diplomas, birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, police clearances, and commercial documents.
Do you handle the home-country and embassy steps?
Yes. Tell us where the document was issued and we will map and manage the full chain through to MOFAIC.
A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All regulated work is performed by licensed notaries, translators and approved typing centres. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.