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How to notarize a document in Saudi Arabia.

  • Writer: Jeddah Translation Office
    Jeddah Translation Office
  • May 19
  • 2 min read

Saudi officer notarize document

From JCT Translation Office – Certified Translations in Jeddah


If you’re looking to notarize a document in Saudi Arabia, it's essential to follow the official process to ensure your paperwork is legally valid for local or international use. Whether you need help with a power of attorney, commercial contract, or diploma, the process can involve notarization, attestation, or even apostille certification, depending on the purpose and destination of the document.


At JCT Translation Office in Jeddah, we provide certified translation services that support all your notarization and legalization needs. This guide walks you through each step — with helpful insights if you're searching for apostille services, document attestation, or even a notary public near you in Saudi Arabia.


✅ Step 1: Identify the Document Type

Your first step is to identify the kind of document you need notarized:

  • Personal: Marriage certificates, powers of attorney, affidavits

  • Business: Company documents, contracts, board resolutions

  • Academic: Diplomas, transcripts, university records

Also ask: Is the document for use in Saudi Arabia or will it be sent abroad?


✅ Step 2: Visit a Notary Public or Use Online Services

In Saudi Arabia, notarization is done through notary public offices (Kutub Al-‘Adl) under the Ministry of Justice.

You have two options:

  • Visit a notary public near you in Saudi Arabia (e.g., in Jeddah or your local city)

  • Use the Najiz portal online: https://najiz.sa(Requires Absher login)


✅ Step 3: Bring the Required Documents

To notarize your document, you'll typically need:

  • The original document

  • Your valid Saudi ID or Iqama

  • Any required supporting documents

  • Proof of fee payment (if applicable)

Some services are free; others charge a small administrative fee.


✅ Step 4: How to Legalize a Document in Saudi Arabia (for Foreign Use)

If your document needs to be used outside Saudi Arabia, the process doesn’t stop at notarization. Here's how to legalize a document in Saudi Arabia:

  1. Get the document notarized by a recognized notary public

  2. Authenticate it at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)➤ Start here: https://visa.mofa.gov.sa

  3. Legalize it at the embassy or consulate of the destination country

This process is often referred to as document attestation in Saudi Arabia, and for certain countries, apostille services may be needed if they are part of the Hague Convention.


✅ Step 5: Translate Non-Arabic Documents

If your document is in a foreign language, you must provide an official Arabic translation before it can be notarized or legalized.

That’s where JCT Translation Office comes in. We offer:

  • Certified translations accepted by Saudi notaries, MOFA, and embassies

  • Over 30 languages supported

  • Fast delivery from our Jeddah location


✅ Extra Step for Businesses

For companies based in Jeddah or elsewhere in Saudi Arabia, some business documents also require:

  • A Chamber of Commerce stamp

  • A company authorization letter or commercial registration

We’re happy to help you prepare and translate these as needed.


📌 Need Help With Certified Translation?


JCT Translation Office in Jeddah is here to assist.

We specialize in:

  • Certified document translations

  • Legal and business document support

  • Same-day and urgent translation services


📍 Visit our Jeddah office or contact us online for a free quote.




 
 
 
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