Service Overview
This website is provided by the US Arab Chamber of Commerce. USACC offers expedited legalization services. We handle corporate, federal, commercial, and personal document certifications at the Embassy and Consulates of UAE. Our services ensure your documents meet all authentication requirements for use in UAE. Please note that all inquiries regarding visas, passports, or other personal consular matters must be directed to the Embassy directly. The telephone number is listed to the right side.
UAE Embassy Legalization
Corporate Documents: (Notarized / Certified Copies)
- Requirement: Must be signed and notarized.
- Examples: Agreements, Contracts, Power of Attorney, Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Formation, and other business-related documents.
- Process: USACC certifies documents through the court and Secretary of State of Maryland, then submits them to the Embassy of the UAE for legalization. After approval, the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce affixes its official stamp before returning the finalized documents to the applicant.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $80 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $795 | 9 business days |
Documents already certified by a Secretary of State.
If your corporate or personal documents have already been certified by the local Secretary of State, USACC can assist with the remaining stages of authentication through the U.S. Department of State and final legalization at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $80 | - |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $780 | 8 business days |
Federally issued Documents
- Examples: FDA, USDA, USPTO, and other U.S. federal agency documents.
- Process: USACC coordinates the authentication process through the Maryland State Court, the U.S. Department of State, and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. Documents are finalized with the official Chamber of Commerce stamp before being returned.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $100 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $835 | 18 business days |
U.S. Department of State Authenticated Document
If your document has already been authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, USACC can assist in obtaining final legalization from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and can affix the Chamber of Commerce stamp if required.
- Examples: Corporate, personal, or commercial documents already authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
- Process: USACC verifies the U.S. Department of State seal, submits the document for UAE Embassy legalization, and applies the Chamber stamp for validation and eligibility for use in the UAE.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $80 | - |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $780 | 8 business days |
Personal Document Legalization
- Requirement: All personal documents must first be certified by the respective Secretary of State and bear the Great Seal before submission.
- Examples: Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Single Status Affidavits, Divorce Certificates, Death Certificates, Medical Letters, etc.
- Process: USACC facilitates authentication through the U.S. Department of State, followed by final legalization from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. Documents are then returned directly to the applicant.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $100 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $140 | 8 |
| Total | $260 | 17 business days |
Stamp Document Legalization
If your document requires a Chamber of Commerce stamp to complete the legalization process, the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce (USACC) provides this service to validate authenticity and ensure compliance with UAE consular requirements.
- Examples: Corporate, commercial, and other notarized documents intended for use in the United Arab Emirates that have been processed through the appropriate state or federal authorities.
- Process: USACC reviews the submitted document to confirm eligibility, affixes the official Chamber of Commerce stamp, and prepares it for submission to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates or for final use in the UAE.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $35 | 1 business days |
Commercial Document Legalization
- Examples: Commercial Invoices, Certificates of Origin and other trade-related paperwork.
All commercial export documents issued in the United States must be authenticated and legalized before they can be officially recognized in the United Arab Emirates. This ensures compliance with UAE import, customs, and trade regulations.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $180 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $30 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $40 | 9 |
| Chamber of commerce fee | $70 | 1 |
| Embassy of UAE for Commercial Invoice | $45 | 8 |
| Embassy of UAE for Certificate Of Origin | $45 | - |
| Total | $410 | 19 business days |
Process Highlights:
- Ensure commercial documents are signed and notarized.
- USACC affixes the official Chamber of Commerce stamp.
- Authentication from the U.S. Department of State if required.
- Final legalization is completed at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C.
To begin, identify the type of documents you need to legalize and ensure that all requirements for your document category are met. Once ready, prepare a package that includes: :
- Documents intended for use in the United Arab Emirates, prepared according to the listed requirements.
- A Service Request Form containing your contact details and clearly indicating “UAE” as the destination country.
- A Check or Money Order for the total fees, made payable to “U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce.”.
- A Prepaid Return Envelope with a valid tracking number (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS).
Send the complete package to:
U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington DC - 20036
T:
(202) 468-4200
E: info@usarab.com
Disclaimer
This website is managed by the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce to assist in document certification and legalization for use in the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C.