School Transfer Certificate Attestation UAE – Complete Guide
- Sep 27, 2025
- 2 min read
When moving your child from one school to another in Dubai or abroad, you will be asked to provide an attested school transfer certificate (TC). Without attestation, schools, universities, and education authorities may not accept the certificate. This blog explains the process, fees, and importance of school transfer certificate attestation in Dubai and how Amazon Attestation Services can help you complete it quickly.
What is a School Transfer Certificate Attestation?
A school transfer certificate attestation is the process of verifying and legalizing a child’s school TC so that it becomes officially valid in the UAE or in another country. Attestation ensures that the certificate is genuine and accepted by the Ministry of Education, KHDA, and other education boards.
Why is Transfer Certificate Attestation Required?
For admission to a new school in Dubai or other Emirates
For moving your child abroad for higher studies
To ensure KHDA or Ministry of Education approval
For legal proof of transfer between schools
Process of School Transfer Certificate Attestation in Dubai
School Verification
The transfer certificate must first be stamped by the school principal and local education authority.
Ministry of Education Attestation (Home Country)
If the certificate is from outside UAE, it needs to be verified by the Ministry of Education in the issuing country.
UAE Embassy Attestation (Abroad)
The UAE Embassy or Consulate in the home country must attest the transfer certificate.
MOFA Attestation in UAE
Once in Dubai, the final step is MOFA attestation to make the certificate legally valid.
School Transfer Certificate Attestation Fees in Dubai
AED 150 – 200 for personal/educational documents at MOFA
Additional charges apply for embassy attestation, translation, and courier services
Fees may vary depending on country of origin and urgency
Processing Time
Standard Service: 3–5 working days
Urgent Service: 1–2 days
VIP Same-Day Service: Within hours (by appointment)
Why Choose Amazon Attestation Services?
At Amazon Attestation Services, we make the attestation process easy for parents and schools in Dubai:
End-to-end attestation for school certificates, transfer certificates & educational documents
Pickup & delivery service across all Emirates
Same-day, urgent & VIP services available
Trusted by thousands of parents & schools in UAE
Support for documents from 150+ countries
Call +971 54 582 0984 Email: info@mofauae.com
FAQs – School Transfer Certificate Attestation in Dubai
Q1: Do all schools in Dubai require attested transfer certificates?
Yes, most schools (especially KHDA-approved) require attestation for admissions.
Q2: How long does school transfer certificate attestation take?
Standard service is 3–5 days, while urgent options are available within 1–2 days
Q3: Can I get transfer certificate attestation outside Dubai?
Yes, we provide services across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ, and Fujairah.
Q4: Do I need legal translation for the certificate?
Yes, if your certificate is not in English or Arabic.
Q5: Can Amazon Attestation handle everything for me?
Yes, we offer door-to-door attestation services with full support.
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