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The form follows the destination, because a statement for a UK court and one for a UAE authority are not interchangeable.
Most people asking for an affidavit in Dubai actually need a notarised declaration, because the sworn affidavit as understood in common law systems is not a native instrument of UAE procedure.
Dubai Legal Expert prepares statements in the correct form for their intended purpose, whether that is a notarised declaration for use in the UAE or a document formatted to satisfy a court or authority in another country.
UAE practice uses the notarised declaration, in which a person states facts and signs before a notary who verifies identity and witnesses the signature. The notary does not verify that the statements are true, and the person making them carries responsibility for their accuracy.
Where the document is required by a foreign court, the form matters as much as the content. UK, US, Indian and other jurisdictions each expect particular wording, jurat format and attestation, and a statement that does not match will be rejected on receipt.
Contact UsStatements drafted precisely for the purpose and the authority that will receive them.
Notarisation before the Dubai Courts notary or a private notary, with translation arranged where required.
Ministry attestation, embassy legalisation or apostille so the statement is accepted abroad.
Statements formatted to satisfy the requirements of the specific overseas court or authority.
Exhibits and supporting documents prepared and referenced correctly within the statement.
The form follows the destination, because a statement for a UK court and one for a UAE authority are not interchangeable.
Statements written to say exactly what is intended, since a notarised statement cannot easily be corrected afterwards.
Jurat wording and formatting matched to the requirements of the receiving jurisdiction.
Notary appointment, translation and identification requirements handled as part of the service.
Supporting documents prepared and referenced properly so the statement stands as a complete document.
We are clear that responsibility for the truth of the statement rests with the person signing it.
A statement prepared in the generic style is frequently rejected by the very authority it was made for. Foreign courts require particular jurat wording and often a specific attestation route. UAE authorities require Arabic or bilingual text and notarisation in the prescribed form.
We therefore start by asking who will receive the document and what they require, then draft to that standard. It is a short conversation that avoids the document being returned.
Establish the destination, draft to its requirements, then notarise and attest.
We establish who requires the statement and what form and attestation they will accept.
The facts to be stated are recorded carefully, with supporting documents identified as exhibits.
The statement is drafted in the required form and language, with the correct jurat or declaration wording.
You review the statement carefully before signature, since a notarised statement is difficult to amend afterwards.
The statement is notarised with translation and identification requirements handled in advance.
Where the statement is for use abroad, Ministry attestation, apostille or embassy legalisation is arranged.
The statement was for a court in the UK and needed specific wording. They knew exactly what was required.
They asked who would receive it before writing a word, which turned out to be the whole point.
UAE practice uses the notarised declaration rather than the sworn affidavit of common law systems, though documents can be prepared in affidavit form for use abroad.
No. The notary verifies identity and witnesses the signature. Responsibility for the truth of the contents rests with the person signing.
Yes, and the form should match what that court requires, including jurat wording and the appropriate attestation route.
For use before UAE authorities, Arabic or bilingual text is generally required with translation by a licensed translator.
Not easily. A corrected or supplementary statement is usually required, which is why careful review before signature matters.
Exhibits are prepared and referenced within the statement so the document stands complete on its own.
Tell us who will receive the statement and we will prepare it in the form they accept. The first consultation is free.
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