Document Attestation Services from TD Global Services help individuals and businesses review documents, prepare attestation applications, and follow up on authentication procedures inside and outside Saudi Arabia.
The service begins with reviewing the document, identifying where it was issued, and determining the country or authority where it will be used. We then identify the appropriate attestation process and requirements before proceeding, whether the transaction involves a ministry, government authority, private company, embassy, or consulate.
What Are Document Attestation Services?
Document Attestation Services cover the review, preparation, and follow-up of documents that require attestation or authentication before they can be submitted to the intended authority.
The process is not the same for every document. Requirements vary depending on the document type, country of issuance, intended use, and receiving authority.
A document may first require authentication by its issuing authority before proceeding to another government body, ministry, embassy, or consulate.
TD Global Services reviews these details before starting the process to determine the appropriate procedures within the scope of the service.
What Types of Documents May Require Attestation?
Our Document Attestation Services cover different types of personal, official, educational, and commercial documents, depending on the transaction and relevant authority.
These may include:
- Educational documents and certificates.
- Birth certificates.
- Marriage documents.
- Civil status documents.
- Powers of attorney.
- Official letters and documents.
- Commercial documents.
- Corporate documents.
- Documents intended for use outside their country of issuance.
Each document is reviewed separately because attestation requirements may differ even when several documents belong to the same individual or company.
Document Attestation Services in Saudi Arabia
Our Document Attestation Services in Saudi Arabia include assistance with eligible transactions involving government and private entities, depending on the document type.
The service may include:
- Reviewing documents before the attestation process.
- Identifying the relevant authority.
- Following up on procedures with ministries.
- Reviewing requirements involving government entities.
- Following up with private entities and companies.
- Assisting with personal document attestation.
- Assisting with commercial document attestation.
- Reviewing any prior attestations required.
The appropriate procedure is determined after reviewing the document, its intended use, and the authority to which it will be submitted.
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Document Attestation
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation may be one of the stages required for a document, depending on its type and intended use.
A document is not necessarily ready for this stage immediately. Certain documents may require prior approvals or attestations before proceeding.
TD Global Services reviews the document first to determine the requirements and the appropriate steps within the service scope.
Embassy and Consulate Document Attestation
Documents intended for use in another country may require additional procedures involving the relevant embassy or consulate.
Requirements can vary according to:
- Destination country.
- Document type.
- Country or authority of issuance.
- Intended use of the document.
- Existing attestations.
- Embassy or consulate requirements.
TD Global Services assists with reviewing the transaction and following up on procedures permitted by the relevant authority.
Some transactions may require the original document, the document holder's presence, a power of attorney, authorization, or additional supporting documents. Applicable requirements are clarified after reviewing the transaction.
Document Attestation Services Outside Saudi Arabia
Our services also cover eligible documents requiring attestation or authentication procedures outside Saudi Arabia, depending on the country and available service.
The appropriate process depends on:
- Country where the document was issued.
- Country where the document will be used.
- Type of document.
- Receiving authority.
- Existing attestations.
- Additional authentication requirements.
Reviewing these details helps determine the appropriate process before the transaction begins.
Personal Document Attestation
Personal documents may require attestation before they can be used with a government or private authority inside or outside Saudi Arabia.
Requirements vary according to the document type. A birth certificate, for example, may follow a different process from a marriage document, power of attorney, or educational certificate.
TD Global Services reviews the document first and determines the service requirements according to its intended use.
Commercial and Corporate Document Attestation
Our Document Attestation Services are also available to companies and business owners who need commercial documents prepared for use inside or outside Saudi Arabia.
Commercial documents may follow different procedures from personal documents and may require prior authentication by another relevant authority.
We review the document type and intended receiving authority before determining the required procedures and service scope.
Document Attestation Requirements
Final requirements vary according to the document and relevant authority. To begin reviewing your transaction, you may need to provide:
- Copy of your ID or appropriate identification document.
- Clear copy of the document requiring attestation.
- Country or authority where the document will be used.
- Purpose for which the document will be used.
- Power of attorney or authorization when required.
- Relevant information and notes about the transaction.
Additional documents may be requested after reviewing the document and required attestation process.
How Do You Know Where a Document Should Be Attested?
Determining the correct authority is an important part of the attestation process.
Before proceeding with Document Attestation Services, five details should be established:
- What type of document is it?
- Where was it issued?
- In which country will it be used?
- Which authority requested it?
- What attestations are already on the document?
These details help determine the appropriate attestation route and the authorities involved.
How Our Document Attestation Service Works
The service begins with reviewing the document before proceeding with the required procedures.
The process generally includes:
- Providing a clear copy of the document.
- Identifying where the document was issued.
- Identifying the country or authority where it will be used.
- Reviewing existing attestations.
- Determining the required procedures.
- Clarifying the requirements and service scope.
- Confirming the service cost.
- Receiving the documents required for the transaction.
- Following up on the attestation procedures within the agreed service scope.
- Updating the client when the agreed service has been completed.
If the relevant authority requests additional documents or procedures, the client is informed during the transaction.
Document Attestation Processing Time
The processing time for Document Attestation Services depends on the transaction, relevant authority, and completeness of the required documents.
According to the available service options:
- Standard attestation: 3 business days.
- Urgent attestation: within 24 hours for eligible transactions.
- Review and verification service: 2 business days.
Processing times may vary if additional attestations are required or if part of the transaction depends on the processing time of another authority.
Document Attestation Service Fees
The cost depends on the type of transaction, relevant authority, number of documents, and procedures required.
Current service fees include:
- Ministry review service: SAR 150 for two visits.
- Private entity and company review service: SAR 250 for two visits.
If additional services or visits are required, the applicable cost is clarified before proceeding.
Can Multiple Documents Be Attested?
Yes. Multiple documents can be reviewed as part of the same request.
However, each document may follow a different process depending on its type, place of issuance, and intended use. The documents are therefore reviewed before the required procedures and costs are determined.
Is a Power of Attorney or Authorization Required?
This depends on the transaction and relevant authority.
Some procedures may allow follow-up through an authorized representative, while others may require the document holder to appear in person or provide the original document.
Any requirement for a power of attorney or authorization is clarified before the process begins.
What Is the Difference Between Document Attestation and Translation?
Translation and attestation are separate procedures.
Translation converts the contents of a document from one language into another. Attestation concerns authenticating a document according to the procedures required for its intended use.
Some transactions may require both translation and attestation. The correct sequence depends on the document and the authority or country where it will be used.
Why Is the Document Reviewed Before Attestation?
Reviewing the document helps determine whether it is ready for attestation or requires another procedure first.
It also helps identify the relevant authorities and required supporting documents before the process begins.
For this reason, TD Global Services begins by reviewing a clear copy of the document, where it was issued, and where it will be used.
Request Document Attestation Services
If you require Document Attestation Services inside or outside Saudi Arabia, you can start your request with TD Global Services.
Send a clear copy of the document and specify where it was issued and the country or authority where it will be used. We will review the transaction and clarify the requirements, attestation process, and appropriate service before proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Document Attestation Services
What are Document Attestation Services?
They include reviewing, preparing, and following up on documents that require attestation or authentication according to their type, place of issuance, and intended use.
What types of documents can be attested?
Services may cover educational documents, civil status documents, birth and marriage certificates, powers of attorney, official letters, commercial documents, and corporate documents.
How do I know where my document needs to be attested?
The process depends on the document type, where it was issued, where it will be used, the authority requesting it, and any attestations already completed.
Do you provide Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation services?
Yes. TD Global Services provides assistance with document attestation procedures involving the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs when this stage applies to the transaction.
Do your services cover embassies and consulates?
Yes. Embassy and consulate transactions can be handled within the services available for each authority after reviewing the document and applicable requirements.
Do you provide document attestation services outside Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Services are available for eligible transactions outside Saudi Arabia depending on the country, document type, and required procedures.
How long does document attestation take?
Standard service is listed as 3 business days, urgent service within 24 hours for eligible transactions, and review and verification within 2 business days. Actual timing may vary when the process depends on another authority.