The Dubai Court has announced that the Emirates ID will now serve as the primary and the only verification ID document for all notary public services across the city. Notably, it is a strategic move to boost the efficiency and simplify legal processes. However, the policy has come into effect immediately. In addition, it marks a significant step forward in the digital transformation journey of Dubai.
The announcement is an important step in the ongoing effort of Dubai to modernize the government services and reduce paperwork. In addition, this integration marks a shift towards a completely digital infrastructure.
According to the officials, it is going to ensure faster and more secure infrastructure. Moreover, this change is going to boost more accurate notary processing for all holders of the Emirate ID.
Why This Update Matters: A Leap Toward Paperless Legal Procedures
Earlier, the notary process required you to submit many identification documents for decades. Now, the new policy has removed this burden from the residents who want to go through the notary process. So, you only need an Emirate ID for all notary-related procedures. It makes the services faster, safer, and more accessible for accessible.
This change aims to eliminate repetitive paperwork and boost the legal verification process. In addition, it aims to reduce the dependency on physical documents and enhance the service accuracy with efficiency.
This integration will reduce the administrative delays and support the broader, smarter governance in the UAE.
What Residents Must Do Now: Update Your Emirates ID Data Promptly
The Dubai court has strongly advised all residents to review and update their information in the Emirate ID. Among the information, you are required to especially update your contact details like mobile number and email address.
You can update this information through the official government channels mentioned below:
- The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)
- Amer Centres across Dubai
Any error in the data of the Emirate ID could result in delays or denials of the notary public services. Officials from the Dubai Court highlighted, “To ensure seamless service delivery, it is important that all personal data connected to the Emirate ID is accurate and current.”
What Happens If You Don’t Update?
As we told you before, you could face a delay in the notary service transaction if you didn’t update your information on the Emirate ID. Moreover, you will not be able to access the legal service.
Furthermore, you could also miss important communication from the authorities. Therefore, authorities have recommended checking your data in your Emirate ID now to avoid any problems in the future.
Benefits of Emirates ID Integration in Notary Services
This change is more than just an authorization update. Actually, it highlights the long-term vision of Dubai for digital integration in governance. However, you could meet the following advantages with this change:
- Faster Service: Real-time identity verification means instant approvals.
- Fewer Documents Needed: No more physical passport or visa copies needed.
- Enhanced Security: Emirates ID has biometric and encrypted data.
- Digital Consistency: The change supports unified records across public departments.
A Step Toward Legal Tech Maturity
This step is a great milestone in the ongoing digital transformation in Dubai. In addition, integrating the Emirate ID into the notary service highlights the emirate’s leadership in using the digital infrastructure to simplify governance. Moreover, this modification boosts efficiency and promotes trust in the government system.
With this move, Dubai Court has simplified and secured the notary services by putting an Emirati ID into all identification verification. However, this update has also put a burden on the residents to maintain their data on the Emirate ID.
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