Dubai Courts Announce Transfer of Comprehensive Legal Services from Public Notary to Private Notary to Provide an Exceptional and High-Quality Legal Experience

In a significant step towards realising the emirate's vision of smart and innovative governance, Dubai Courts have announced the transfer of a comprehensive suite of services from the public notary to the private notary. This strategic move is designed to elevate the customer experience and deliver advanced legal services that cater to the needs of both individuals and businesses, thereby bolstering the emirate's economic landscape. This initiative exemplifies Dubai's commitment to providing smart government services that streamline daily life, boost investor confidence, and support the business sector with unparalleled efficiency and flexibility.

Dubai Courts now offer clients a diverse range of packages, including declarations, warnings, powers of attorney, and contracts, accessible through multiple channels such as the Dubai Courts website, private notary offices, and comprehensive government service centres (Al Adheed). This transition seeks to enhance access to legal services throughout the emirate, in line with Dubai Courts' vision of setting a global benchmark in governmental innovation.

In this context, Mr. Ahmed Khalaf Al Hosani, Director of the Notary Public Department, remarked: "The transition of these services to the private notary aligns with Dubai Courts' directives to develop premier legal services that cater to customer needs and contribute to the emirate's vision of becoming a leading hub for business and smart government services. Through these comprehensive packages, we aim to provide a seamless and efficient legal experience, allowing customers to complete their transactions swiftly and flexibly while upholding the highest quality standards, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and trust in Dubai Courts." 

The available packages encompass a broad spectrum of declarations, including signature authentication, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation declarations, marine vessel sale declarations, debt acknowledgments, residence declarations, receipt of funds, share transfers, intellectual property rights protection, and clearances. Additionally, they cover documents related to wills and marriage for non-Muslims. These declarations are designed to streamline legal procedures and ensure their credibility, thereby enhancing the speed and accuracy of legal service delivery.

The warnings package, now managed by the private notary, streamlines the issuance of legal notices related to powers of attorney, such as revocation or resignation, enabling clients to safeguard their rights and manage their legal affairs with greater flexibility. Furthermore, the contracts package encompasses a broad array of legal and commercial agreements, including commercial property sale contracts, family property establishment contracts, mortgage agreements, company formation and dissolution, and legal status correction. 
These services are meticulously crafted to address the diverse needs of individuals and businesses alike, thereby fostering economic growth and sustainability.

To facilitate access to these services, they are distributed through a network of "Al Adheed" centers across Dubai, including leading centers such as Abdulwahed Bin Shabib Government Services, On Time Government Services, Alalwal Althaki Government Services, Al Barsha Government Services, Al Yalayis Government Services, Premium Professional Government Services, Justice Government Services, Bin Zaal Government Services, Good Hand Government Services, and RAA LC Government Services. These centres are designed to offer convenient and easily accessible locations, ensuring that legal transactions are completed with the utmost efficiency and comfort.

Mr. Al Hosani concluded: "This transition is integral to Dubai Courts' strategy, aligning with the emirate's vision of comprehensive digital transformation. It aims to position Dubai as a premier destination for global investments, offering a secure and inclusive legal environment that meets the aspirations of all stakeholders."

With this initiative, Dubai Courts strive to deliver legal services marked by seamlessness and flexibility, upholding the highest quality standards. This effort embodies the emirate's vision of achieving customer satisfaction while fostering sustainable economic growth.