To legalize personal documents for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are typically three separate fees you must pay at different stages of the process. Here’s where and how each payment is made:
💳 Where to Pay the UAE Legalization Fees
1.
Secretary of State Authentication Fee (State Level)
- Who you pay: The Secretary of State in the U.S. state where the document was issued.
- How much: Varies by state (e.g., $20 per document in California).
- How to pay: Check or money order, sometimes credit card or online form submission (depends on the state).
👉 California Authentication Fees – Secretary of State
2.
U.S. Department of State Authentication Fee (Federal Level)
- Who you pay: The U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
- How much: $20 per document
- How to pay:
- By check or money order, made out to “U.S. Department of State”
- Include Form DS-4194 with your submission 👉 Download Form DS-4194
👉 U.S. State Department Authentication Info
3.
UAE Embassy or Consulate Legalization Fee
- Who you pay: The Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C. or UAE Consulate (e.g., Los Angeles)
- How much:
- Typically $40–$60 per personal document, but fees vary by document type
- Commercial documents may cost more
- How to pay:
- Money order or cashier’s check (UAE Embassy does not accept personal checks or credit cards)
- Payable to “Embassy of the United Arab Emirates”
- You must also include a prepaid return shipping label if mailing
- The UAE Embassy authenticates all legal and personal documents to be used in the United Arab Emirates. Documents must be mailed to the following address:
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
- 3522 International Court, NW
- Suite 100
- Washington, DC 20008
- The Embassy requires a minimum of 3 business days to process any document.
- Please contact the UAE Embassy’s Consular Section if you have any questions: (202) 243-2416 or (202) 243-2460.
- 1. Personal Documents
- Step 1: All personal documents must be attested by The U.S Dept. of State Authentication Office before sending them to the UAE Embassy. The relevant State department office can be contacted at (202) 647-4000 Ext. 3.
- Step 2: Pay $40.84 per document online through the following link: https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en
- Please be sure to include your online payment confirmation receipt with your documents
- Please include a pre-paid self-addressed return envelope. Write your name and address for the sender and recipient of the return envelope or airway bill.
- Examples of personal documents:
- Personal Power of Attorney that doesn’t imply business transaction.
- Birth Certificate
- Marital Status
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Fingerprints
- 2. Educational Documents
- Step 1: All Educational documents must be attested by The U.S Dept. of State Authentication Office before sending them to the UAE Embassy. The relevant State department office can be contacted at (202) 647-4000 Ext. 3.
- The educational institution must be located in the U.S and regionally accredited by NEASC (CIHE), MSA (CHE), NCA (HLC), SACS (COC), NWCCU, or WASC (ACCJC-ACSCU).
- To show proof of regional accreditation, please visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website https://www.chea.org and print your institution’s accreditation information.
- Step 2: Pay $40.84 per document online through the following link: https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en
- Please be sure to include your online payment confirmation receipt with your documents
- Please include a pre-paid self-addressed return envelope. Write your name and address for the sender and recipient of the return envelope or airway bill.
👉 UAE Embassy Legalization Fee Info
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