The Chain Mapped
Which stamps your document needs, in which country and in which order, before anything is sent.
The papers that have to be stamped in the right order, in the right country, and the legal matters that need a licensed professional beside you.
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Attestation is a chain of stamps and the order cannot change: a document issued abroad is notarised in its home country, attested by that country's foreign ministry and the UAE embassy there, then by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. DBC runs the chain for certificates, degrees and company documents, handles notarisation such as powers of attorney, and couriers the finished documents anywhere in the world. Contracts, disputes and court matters are handled by partner legal professionals licensed in the UAE, with DBC coordinating your file.
Marriage and birth certificates, diplomas and university degrees, attested through every step of the chain.
Powers of attorney and other documents notarised through the proper channel.
NOC letters and salary certificates prepared for visas, banks and employers.
Contracts, disputes, debt collection and court representation through partner legal professionals licensed in the UAE.
Every stamp your document needs, in the right country and the right order.
Attestation runs on another country's timetable, so it starts before anything else.
Collected in Dubai or sent by DHL to your address abroad.
Legal matters handled by licensed professionals, coordinated by DBC.
Which stamps your document needs, in which country and in which order, before anything is sent.
Each step filed and chased, so you always know where your document is.
Collected at our office in Dubai, or sent by DHL to wherever you are.
Tell us what you need and a consultant replies with an itemized quote, every government fee on its own line and our fee shown separately, before anything is filed.
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Read the guides →A document issued abroad is typically notarised in the issuing country, attested by that country's foreign ministry, attested by the UAE embassy or consulate there, and finally attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The order cannot be changed, and it runs on another country's timetable, so it is worth starting first.
Yes. Finished documents can be sent by DHL to your address anywhere in the world, so you do not have to be in Dubai to collect them.
No. DBC is a business setup firm. Contracts, disputes and court matters are handled by partner legal professionals licensed in the UAE, with court representation by licensed advocates. DBC introduces the right professional, coordinates your file and keeps you informed.
Certificates issued abroad are accepted in the UAE only once attested, and they are often needed for skilled employment visas and for sponsoring family. Degrees used for skilled roles may also need an equivalency certificate.
Tell us what you need, and a real consultant replies with the honest path and an itemized quote before anything is filed.