Document Clearing & Attestation Services
Typing-centre, attestation and government document clearing handled accurately and fast — applications, approvals, MOFA and embassy attestation, and certified translation.
- MOFA & Embassy
- Certified Translation
- Same-Day Options
Document Clearing Services
Smartgic Corporate Services
50k+
Documents Cleared
100+
Document Types
Same-Day
Express Options
12+
Languages Translated
Your paperwork, cleared correctly the first time
Document clearing is the licensed activity at the heart of Smartgic. A single rejected form or mis-typed application can stall a visa, a licence or a property deal for weeks.
We handle government applications and typing, certificate and degree attestation through MOFA and embassies, commercial and personal document attestation, and certified legal translation — accurately, on time, and in full compliance with UAE requirements.
At a glance
50k+
Documents Cleared
100+
Document Types
Same-Day
Express Options
12+
Languages Translated
Key benefits of document clearing services
What you gain when Smartgic handles this for you — clarity, compliance and speed at every step.
Certificate Attestation
Degrees, diplomas and birth/marriage certificates attested for UAE and overseas use.
MOFA & Embassy Liaison
End-to-end attestation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant embassies.
Certified Legal Translation
Court- and government-accepted translation across 12+ languages.
Government Applications
Accurate typing and submission of DET, GDRFA and other government forms.
Commercial Documents
MOA, contracts, powers of attorney and corporate document attestation.
Express Turnaround
Same-day and priority options when your deadline cannot move.
A clear, step-by-step process
No jargon, no surprises. Here's exactly how we deliver, with a dedicated manager guiding you throughout.
Document Review
We check your documents, confirm the attestation chain and flag anything missing.
Typing & Application
We type and submit the correct applications to the relevant authorities.
Attestation & Translation
We process MOFA/embassy attestation and certified translation as required.
Delivery
Cleared, attested documents are returned to you ready for use.
Documents & requirements
Have these ready and we'll move fast. Missing something? We'll guide you on alternatives and attestation.
- Original documents to be cleared/attested
- Passport copy of the document holder
- Prior attestations (if any)
- Target authority or country of use
- Translation language (if required)
- Authorisation letter (for third-party submission)
Founders worldwide trust Smartgic
From first-time entrepreneurs to established groups relocating to the UAE — here's what our clients say about working with us.
“Smartgic set up my DMCC company and processed my investor visa in under two weeks. The most seamless experience I have had in Dubai.”
“Their team handled my Golden Visa and corporate bank account end-to-end. Professional, responsive and genuinely transparent on fees.”
“I relocated my e-commerce business from Europe to an IFZA free zone with zero stress. My relationship manager replied within minutes.”
Document Clearing Services FAQs
Answers to the questions clients ask most. Still unsure? Our advisors reply within the hour.
Attestation is the official verification of a document’s authenticity by relevant authorities (e.g. issuing country, UAE Embassy and MOFA) so it is legally accepted in the UAE or abroad.
It depends on the document type and country of origin — from a couple of days for local documents to longer for overseas certificates. We offer express options where available.
Yes. We provide legal translation certified for UAE courts and government departments across more than 12 languages.
Yes — degrees, diplomas and school certificates are among the most common documents we attest for visas and employment.
Originals are usually required for attestation. We handle them securely and return them with the completed attestation.
Related corporate services
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