U.S. citizens in the United Arab Emirates
Online notary for U.S. citizens in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE keeps one time all year, so the gap with New Jersey changes when New Jersey changes its clocks. A New Jersey notary can meet you by secure video from the United Arab Emirates, for the documents the law allows. Sessions start at $40 plus the state notarial fee.
Local facts
The United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Emirati dirham (AED)
- Time zones
- UTC+4 (GST)
- Population
- 11,027,129 (2024 estimate)
- U.S. Embassy
- Abu Dhabi
- Apostille Convention
- Not listed as a party
- U.S. consulates
- Dubai
Sources: Wikipedia and its list of U.S. diplomatic missions, read October 2026.
Scheduling
New Jersey time and Abu Dhabi time
| In New Jersey | Abu Dhabi in winter | Abu Dhabi in summer |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. next day | 1:00 a.m. next day |
Winter is a January date and summer a July date, computed from the IANA time zone database for Abu Dhabi's zone. Clocks change on different weeks in different countries, so we confirm the time in both places when you book.
Documents for use in the United Arab Emirates
Apostille or remote notary?
Neither Wikipedia's table nor the Hague Conference's status table lists the United Arab Emirates as a party to the Apostille Convention. For a U.S. document meant for use there, expect a legalization route through the embassy instead of an apostille, and confirm with the receiving office.
Signing from the United Arab Emirates for a U.S. filing calls for a remote notary. Sending a U.S. document to an office in the United Arab Emirates calls for an apostille. See apostille services.
How it works
From Abu Dhabi to a New Jersey notary
- Start with the document and where you are. We confirm it fits what New Jersey allows for a signer outside the United States.
- Schedule the video session. You need an unexpired government photo ID and a device with working video, audio and a stable internet connection.
- Sign with the notary watching. We check your identity online, you sign electronically, and the notary applies the electronic seal.
- Receive the notarized record. A recording of the session is kept as the law requires.
Embassy option
The U.S. embassy in Abu Dhabi
The U.S. Embassy is in Abu Dhabi. Wikipedia's list of U.S. missions also shows consulates in Dubai.
The U.S. State Department says embassies and consulates charge $50 for each consular seal, that you must appear in person, that you should not sign before your appointment, and that they do not offer remote or virtual services. Check the embassy's own page for current rules and availability.
Who qualifies
Does this work from the United Arab Emirates?
It generally does when the document serves a U.S. purpose and the act is legal where you are. Because the conditions are identical everywhere, the hub page holds the rules and the usual documents. Share the document and your location and we confirm first. This is general information, not legal advice, and we do not know the United Arab Emirates's local law, so ask the office that will receive your document what it accepts.
FAQ
The United Arab Emirates notary questions
Can I get a document notarized online from the United Arab Emirates?
In many cases, yes. The record has to be filed with, or relate to, a U.S. matter or U.S. property, and the act cannot be prohibited where you are. Send us the document and we tell you before you book.
Does the U.S. embassy in Abu Dhabi notarize documents?
The U.S. Embassy is in Abu Dhabi. Wikipedia's list of U.S. missions also shows consulates in Dubai. The embassy section above covers the State Department's rules, and a video session is the alternative when you cannot get to a post.
What time are sessions for someone in the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates uses UTC+4 (GST). A 9:00 a.m. session in New Jersey is 6:00 p.m. in Abu Dhabi in winter and 5:00 p.m. in summer. We book by appointment and confirm the time in both zones.
What if my document is in Arabic or for use in the United Arab Emirates?
Documents in another language may need a translation, and the notary must be able to review the document and the ID. A document meant to be used inside the United Arab Emirates usually needs a local notary or the embassy, and often an apostille, instead of a New Jersey remote notarization. The United Arab Emirates is not listed as an Apostille Convention party. Ask us before booking and we say plainly whether we can help.
What does it cost?
Sessions start at $40, and the state sets a separate notarial fee on top. You see the full total before anything is booked.
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