Embassy Legalization for the UAE | Costa Mesa Apostille

Taking a job in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, sponsoring family, or opening a business in the UAE? The UAE isn't part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so U.S. documents need embassy legalization instead of an apostille. It involves several government offices, and we handle every step for you.

Price and timeline

Embassy legalization, California documentfrom $595 timeline varies, confirmed with your quote

Embassy legalization, federal document (e.g., FBI check)from $995 timeline varies, confirmed with your quote

Notarization, when your document needs it$15 per signature · in addition

Certified translationfrom $95 birth certificate $125 · marriage or death certificate $165 · short documents such as a passport $95

Documents we most often prepare for the UAE

Diplomas and transcripts for employment · marriage and birth certificates for family visas · business documents

Good to know

One more stamp in the UAE. Once your documents arrive, the office receiving them may ask for a final attestation there. Ask them how they handle it.
Arabic translation. Government offices in the UAE usually want an Arabic translation. Check with the office receiving your documents.

How it works

1
Send us a scan. We check it for free and confirm the price and timeline.
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Bring or mail the original. Walk in at 2706 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 206, Costa Mesa, or use our prepaid label. Anything mailed must already be notarized.
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We handle the legalization, every step, and keep you updated on the timeline.
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Pay and collect. Pay online once it's reviewed, then pick up in Costa Mesa, or we ship it to you or straight abroad.

Send us a scan. We'll check it for free.

We usually reply within 30 minutes during office hours, with the exact price, steps and timeline.

Check your document Call (949) 991-0290

Not in Orange County? Mail it to us.

Living elsewhere in the U.S., or already in the UAE? You don't need to visit. Email us a scan for a free check, mail us the original, and we ship it back by FedEx or DHL. See our mail-in apostille service.

General information, not legal advice. Requirements vary by office in the UAE, so confirm with the organization receiving your document.