What Is an Apostille?
An apostille certifies an official signature or seal on a public document under the 1961 Hague Convention. It is used between member countries, but it does not guarantee acceptance for every purpose. Benchmark checks whether you need an apostille or another form of legalisation before you pay.
Which Apostille or Attestation Service Do You Need?
Not sure which service your document requires? Benchmark checks the issuing country and destination, confirms the right process and provides a clear quote.
- Foreign documents for use in Hague Convention countries — Apostille Attestation. We check whether your document qualifies for an apostille and arrange the service through the issuing country's authorised authority.
- Foreign documents for use in the UAE — UAE Embassy & MOFA Attestation. An apostille alone is not enough for UAE use. We check the required embassy and MOFA attestation and handle the necessary processing.
- UAE-issued documents for use abroad — MOFA & Embassy Legalisation. We arrange UAE MOFA attestation and any additional embassy legalisation required by the destination country.
Not sure what your document needs? Get a free document check and personalised quote from Benchmark.
Does the UAE Issue Apostilles?
No. The UAE is not a Hague Apostille Convention member and does not issue apostilles. For UAE-issued documents used abroad, the usual alternative is MOFA attestation, followed by embassy or consular legalisation if the destination requires it.
We handle the UAE stage through our MOFA Attestation service and arrange the destination embassy step for you.
Have a UAE-issued certificate? Send it for a free check before you pay for the wrong service.
Documents We Handle
- Educational: degrees, diplomas, transcripts and school certificates.
- Personal: birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, plus police clearance records.
- Business and legal: powers of attorney, incorporation papers, resolutions and notarised documents.
Countries We Arrange Apostilles From
The apostille is issued in the document's home country. Benchmark arranges it with the right authority for you, so you do not have to deal with overseas offices yourself.
- United Kingdom — we arrange the FCDO apostille, paper or e-Apostille where permitted.
- India — we arrange the MEA apostille.
- United States — we arrange the state apostille for state documents, or the federal apostille for federal documents.
- Canada — we arrange the apostille with Global Affairs Canada or the designated provincial authority.
- France — we arrange the apostille with the competent regional notarial body.
- Australia — we arrange the DFAT apostille.
- Italy — we arrange the apostille with the Prefettura or Procura della Repubblica, based on the document.
- Spain — we arrange the apostille with the competent judicial, justice or notarial authority.
For documents intended for UAE use, explore our UK Certificate Attestation and Indian Certificate Attestation services.
What Benchmark Checks Before Submission
- Issuing country and destination — the right authority and service.
- Original or certified copy — the accepted document format.
- Names and document details — errors or missing information.
- Notary or translation needs — preparation before submission.
- Collection and return — a clear plan for the document.
How Our Apostille Attestation Service Works
- Send your document details. Share a scan, the issuing country and where it will be used.
- Get your quote. We confirm what is needed and give you the price before work starts.
- Hand over your document. We offer free pickup across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, or arrange another handover.
- We handle overseas processing. We send your document to the competent apostille authority through our overseas partners and keep you updated.
- Receive your document. We arrange its return when processing is complete; the receiving authority decides acceptance.
Why Choose Benchmark Attestation Services for Apostille Services?
- Apostille support from Dubai — we help UAE-based customers arrange apostille services for eligible documents issued abroad, without travelling.
- Country-specific document checks — we confirm the right apostille or legalisation route based on the issuing country and where the document will be used.
- One team for the full process — from document review and collection to overseas coordination and return, Benchmark manages the service through one point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We arrange apostille attestation for eligible foreign documents while you stay in the UAE. Send a scan and we confirm the route and quote before you commit.
No. An apostille alone is not enough for UAE use. UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation are usually needed as well, and we arrange the full route for your document.
Yes. We arrange the FCDO apostille, including solicitor or notary certification where it is needed, while you stay in the UAE.
Yes. We arrange the state or federal apostille for US documents and the MEA apostille for Indian documents, and keep you updated from Dubai.
Educational documents such as degrees and transcripts, personal documents such as birth, marriage and police clearance certificates, and business documents such as powers of attorney and company papers.
Often, yes. Some authorities accept certified copies, and some UK documents qualify for an e-Apostille. We confirm what yours needs before collection.
The quote depends on the issuing country, the document and handling needs. Send us the details for a free pre-check and a clear quote before work starts.
It depends on the issuing country and its authority. We give you an estimate with your quote and update you as each stage clears.
Yes. We offer free pickup across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, or you can drop your document at our Oud Metha office.
Send your document details to our team and we will confirm the right service. For a full comparison, see our apostille versus attestation guide.
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