The legal notice cost UAE senders pay is not one fee. It is made of drafting, the notary fee, a translation if the other side reads English, and serving the notice. Our in-house notary public notarises your notice at our Business Bay office, online or at your home, and we give you a written quote before you pay.
WhatsApp +971 52 947 5935 with the document and the name of the person you are writing to.
At a Glance
The price has four parts: drafting, notarising, translation and serving.
Government notary fees are set by schedule. Our service price is separate.
We quote after reading your notice, because the wording and length change the work.
Service is available 24/7 by WhatsApp, with appointments, home visits and online sessions.
Legal Notice Cost UAE: The Parts of the Price
| Part | What you pay for | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting | Writing the notice in Arabic and English so it says what you mean | We quote after reading your facts |
| Notarising | Our in-house notary public checks identity, witnesses your signature and notarises the notice | Government fee, paid at cost, plus our service price |
| Translation | A legal translator registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice | From AED 50 per page |
| Serving | Delivering the notice to the other side | Ask us for the current figure |
Our page on legal notices in the UAE explains what a notice is for. Our pricing page lists our other service prices.
Drafting the Notice
A notice that is short and clear costs less to prepare than one with many claims, dates and attachments. We draft in Arabic and English, using the facts you give us. We do not quote a figure before we read them, because it would only be a guess.
To keep the work simple, bring:
- Your Emirates ID or passport
- The contract, tenancy or other document the notice is about
- Dates, amounts and earlier messages you want to refer to
- The full name and address of the person you are writing to
Read our guide to the legal notice format in the UAE to see what each part should say.
Send us your question
Tell us the document, who signs it and where it will be used. We reply with the route, the list of what to bring and your price.
Notarising the Notice
Notarial acts in the UAE are regulated by Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022. The federal fee schedule in Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024 sets, among others, AED 200 per party for authenticating signatures on an instrument of unspecified value. A private notary on the federal schedule may add up to 30%. Which line applies to your notice depends on how it is notarised, and we confirm it before you sign.
Dubai also has a private notary route under a Dubai Courts decision effective 2 January 2026: AED 100 per party registration plus AED 100 per signature, and AED 1,000 per trip outside the notary's place of work. Read the Dubai Courts announcement.
These are government figures, paid on top of our service price, at cost. Our home visit price is quoted on request.
Translation When the Other Side Reads English
In Dubai, a notarised instrument is in Arabic or comes with a certified Arabic translation. If the other side reads English, we can prepare both texts. Translation for official use is done by a legal translator registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice. Our legal translation starts from AED 50 per page. Federal fees also list AED 50 per page for notarising a translation in the instrument. See legal translation for the notary.
Serving the Notice
Serving means getting the notice to the other side in a way you can prove. We do not publish a serving figure, because it depends on the route and the address. Ask us for the current figure when you send your document.
What Changes the Legal Notice Cost UAE Senders Pay
- Length of the notice and the number of attachments
- Whether there is one party or several
- Whether you need an Arabic and English text
- Where the signing takes place: our office, online or a home visit
- How urgent the request is
Do not choose on price alone. A cheap notice that is unclear or sent to the wrong address can cost you more later. A notice about rent, a contract or a power of attorney is one of several types we handle, such as an unpaid rent notice or a breach of contract notice.
How we help
How We Help
We draft your notice in Arabic and English, our in-house notary public notarises it, and we hand it to you. We work in person, online or at home, in Dubai and the UAE. We tell you if your notice can be done online. The UAE Ministry of Justice runs its own E-Notary System, and we are not that system.
If the matter goes to court, you need a practising advocate. We prepare and notarise the document.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal notice cost in the UAE?
It depends on drafting, the notary fee, translation and serving. We quote after reading your notice, and we confirm the final price before you pay. Government fees are paid at cost, as the authority charges them.
Is the notary fee for a legal notice fixed?
The government fees come from a published schedule, such as Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024. Which line applies depends on how the notice is notarised. A private notary on the federal schedule may add up to 30%.
Does serving the notice cost extra?
Yes, serving is a separate part of the price. It depends on the route and the address. Ask us for the current figure.
Can I send a legal notice without a lawyer in the UAE?
Yes, you can send a notice yourself, and we help you draft it clearly and notarise it. We do not represent you in court. If the dispute is likely to go to court, ask a practising advocate. Our page on how to reply to a legal notice shows what the other side may do next.
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Get Your Quote
WhatsApp or call +971 52 947 5935, 24/7, or email support@notarypublicindubai.com. Tell us the document and where it will be used, and our in-house notary public team will tell you the next step. Our office is in Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
