ADJD Wills in Abu Dhabi — Register Your Will with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
Secure your family’s future with a legally registered ADJD will. Our team drafts, translates, and submits your will to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s Non-Muslim Wills Office — fully online, with notary video verification, and valid across all seven emirates.
⚡ Quick Answer: What Is an ADJD Will?
An ADJD will is a will registered with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department under the UAE’s civil law framework (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 and Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021). It allows non-Muslim expats (and, in practice, some non-GCC Muslim expats) to distribute their UAE assets according to their own wishes instead of default Sharia inheritance rules. The government fee is AED 950 for a single will and AED 1,900 for mirror wills, paid directly to the court. The process is witness-free and completed via the ADJD online portal plus a notary video appointment.
Why Register Your Will with ADJD?
ADJD has become the most popular will registry for expats prioritising cost, convenience, and federal coverage.
Who Can Register an ADJD Will?
ADJD Will Registration Process
A straightforward six-step flow, typically completed within 3–5 working days.
Draft Your Will
We prepare a bilingual (English/Arabic) will based on your instructions, covering assets, beneficiaries, executors, and guardians.
Arabic Translation
A certified legal translation is prepared — ADJD requires a bilingual or Arabic document.
Online Submission
We upload your will, passport, Emirates ID, and supporting documents to the ADJD portal.
Pay the Government Fee
AED 950 for a single will, AED 1,900 for mirror wills — paid directly to ADJD.
Notary Video Appointment
You attend a video call with an ADJD notary to verify your identity and confirm the will’s contents.
Registration Complete
Your will is entered into the ADJD register, and you receive a registration certificate. The will is enforceable in UAE courts.
ADJD Will Fees
Government fees are paid directly to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
ADJD vs DIFC vs Dubai Courts
All three registries are valid under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022. The right choice depends on your assets, language preference, and budget.
| Feature | ADJD (Abu Dhabi) | DIFC Courts (Dubai) | Dubai Courts Notary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Fee (Single) | AED 950 | AED 10,000 | ~AED 2,167 |
| Government Fee (Mirror) | AED 1,900 | ~AED 15,000 | ~AED 4,334 |
| Witnesses Required | No | Yes (2) | No |
| Language | Bilingual EN/AR | English only | Arabic or bilingual |
| Asset Coverage | UAE-wide | UAE + worldwide | UAE-wide |
| Eligibility | Non-Muslims + some Muslims | Non-Muslims only | Non-Muslims only |
| Process | Online + video notary | In-person or virtual registry | In-person or online |
Source: Comparison based on published registry data as of 2026.
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