UK Solicitor Certification · Dubai | ID1 Forms, Certified Copies

Why us

Why use a UK-qualified solicitor in Dubai?

Many UK documents must be certified, attested or witnessed by a UK-qualified solicitor before they are accepted by HM Land Registry, UK banks, HMRC or the Office of the Public Guardian. A UAE notary, a MOFA stamp or a Hague apostille will not satisfy these requirements. If you are a British expat in Dubai, this normally means flying back to the UK or finding a UK qualified solicitor in the region. This is inconvenient and rarely cost effective.

We are a team of UK-qualified solicitors based in Dubai, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. We provide low cost certification, attestation and witnessing services to the standard your UK paperwork requires, with same-day turnaround in most cases.

Cash on collection. No retainer, no surprises.

Certified True Copies

We certify that a copy of an original document is a true and accurate reproduction. The copy is signed, dated and stamped by a UK-qualified solicitor.

Common uses: UK mortgage applications, UK bank account opening, HMRC submissions, professional registrations, pension and probate paperwork.

AED 200 for the first document · AED 150 for each additional

Witnessing Document Signings

We witness the signing of UK documents under standard solicitor protocol, including Lasting Powers of Attorney, affidavits and deeds.

Common uses: Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), affidavits for UK court proceedings, deeds, UK contracts requiring a witness.

AED 200 for the first signing · AED 150 for each additional

Solicitor Attestation / Verification of Identity

We attest documents that specifically require attestation by a UK-qualified solicitor — most commonly HM Land Registry ID1 forms.

Common uses: HM Land Registry ID1 forms, statutory declarations, HMRC attestations, Companies House filings.

AED 500 for a fully completed ID1 form · AED 200 for other attestations

Our process

How it works

Four short steps from first message to completed document. Same-day service is standard. Cash on collection.

Send us a message

Via the "Contact Us" tab. Briefly describe the document you need certified, attested or witnessed.

We confirm and quote

Usually within two hours during business hours. We'll let you know the price and arrange a time.

You bring the original document, together with any required copies

To our agreed location in Dubai.

Same-day completion, cash on collection

Most documents are certified, attested or witnessed during the appointment, in under fifteen minutes. Cash paid when you collect. No invoicing, no card payments.

FAQ

Common questions

Quick answers about UK document certification, attestation and witnessing in Dubai. If your question isn't here, message us using the "Contact Us" tab.

For most UK documents — including ID1 forms, HM Land Registry transfers, applications to HMRC, and LPAs registered with the Office of the Public Guardian — you will need a UK qualified solicitor. UAE notaries, MOFA attestation and Hague apostilles are not accepted in place of UK solicitor certification.

Same-day in most cases. Many documents are completed during the appointment in under fifteen minutes. Please bring the original document and any other documents relevant to the required certification. For ID1 forms, please bring the unfilled form with you so we can complete it together.

Certification confirms a copy is a true copy of the original. Attestation is a sworn statement of fact ("I attest that...") signed by you in our presence. Witnessing is our signature confirming we saw you sign — used for LPAs, deeds and affidavits.

Pricing starts at AED 200 for the first document to be certified, and AED 150 for each additional document to be certified in the same appointment. See the services section above for full pricing. Payment is cash on completion. We do not invoice or accept card payments at this time.

A central Dubai location agreed at the time of booking. We do not run a walk-in office.

No. For UAE-side document legalisation, MOFA attestation or Hague apostille, please contact a UAE notary or attestation service.

No. UK solicitor certification requires sight of the original document in person.

Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) of England and Wales. We provide document services only — certifying, attesting and witnessing documents to the standard required for use in the UK. We do not advise on UK property law, immigration, family law, tax or any other legal matter. For legal advice on your circumstances, please consult a practising solicitor in the UK.

Certify, Attest and Witness your UK-bound documents.