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    Notary Public and Wills Office
    ADGM Courts Notary Public and Wills Office

    In partnership with Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, ADGM Courts offer a Notary Public and non-Muslim Wills. ADGM Courts Notary Public is licensed and authorised by Abu Dhabi Judicial Department to notarise and attest documents and non-Muslim Wills and to practice all of the functions under Law No. (11) of 2017 concerning the Notary Public in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (the Law).

    The Notary Public of ADGM Courts is authorised by the Judicial Department to carry out notarial acts. Documents to be notarised must not be in contravention of the Law or against public order, and must not fall under the notary prohibitions, or under any other local jurisdiction, as prescribed in Article No. (1) of the Law.

    Notary Public

    The Notary Public can notarise: 

    1. Documents as required under the Law* or as requested by a concerned party
    2. Authentication of signatures
    3. Verification of the date of documents
    4. All declarations and affirmations according to the provisions of the Law*

    *Law No. (11) of 2017 concerning the Notary Public in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

    Wills Office

    The Wills Office can notarise non-Muslim wills for the below purposes: 

    1. Disposition of estate only'
    2. Guardianship of minor children only; or
    3. Disposition of estate and guardianship of minor children.

    The Notary Public and Wills Office do not provide a probate service. 
    Probate applications must be registered with ADJD here:
    https://www.adjd.gov.ae/EN/Pages/EServiceDirectory.aspx#

    Request an appointment

    ADGM Courts’ notary public and wills services are fully digitised. Requests for appointments can only be made via the ADGM eCourts Platform. Requirements and supporting documents for the notarisation of documents and wills can be found in the FAQs documents.
    Appointment Process
    Complaint Submitted Successfully
    Submit Notary Request
    Submit Wills Request

    Fees

    The fees for ADGM Courts’ Notary Public service are set and payable to Abu Dhabi Judicial Department pursuant to Law No. (13) of 2017 Concerning the Judicial Fees in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADGM Courts charge an additional fee for this service which is payable through the ADGM eCourts Platform.

    • ADGM Courts’ notarisation fee (a payment link will be provided via email) must be paid via credit card at the time of acceptance of the request by the Notary Public and Wills Office and is non-refundable. If the request cannot be completed by the client, the request will be cancelled, and the notarisation fee will be fee retained by ADGM Courts as the review of the documentation has already been actioned.
    • ADJD’s fees are payable at the time of your appointment with the Notary Public.
    ADGM Courts' Notary Public Fees

    Notary standard templates
    The Registration Authority publishes the template documents listed below. For speed and efficiency, clients are encouraged to use these templates. Other forms of the documents will be accepted by the Notary Public but it is likely that it will take additional time for the Notary Public to review them.
    Model Articles for Private Companies Limited by Guarantee
    Model Articles for Private Companies Limited by Shares
    Model Articles for Public Companies
    Resolution - Incorporation by Sole Shareholder
    Resolution - Incorporation of a Subsidiary
    Resolution - Registration of a Branch by Management Board
    Resolution - Registration of a Branch
    Share Transfer and Board Resolution for Transfer of Shares
    Solemn Declaration of Directors of an ADGM Entity
    Power of Attorney - Template 1

    Will templates
    Will template - Disposition of estate
    Will template - Guardianship of minor children
    Will template - Disposition of Estate and Guardianship of minor children

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    Notary Public FAQs
    Wills Office FAQs

    Will drafting law firms
    Law firms offering will drafting services have provided their contact details in the register below.
    Register of Will Drafting Law Firms
    Guides Memoranda of Understanding

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