Abu Dhabi Will · ADJD Notary Public
Register a will for your Abu Dhabi assets
A will registered through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's Notary Public. Unlike the DIFC register it is open to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, and it is the route that applies to assets held in Abu Dhabi.
What it is
A will registered through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's Notary Public. Unlike the DIFC register it is open to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, and it reaches assets across the Emirates rather than Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah alone. The will is registered in Arabic, so an English draft is officially translated first. For: residents who want one will covering UAE-wide assets.
Who needs it
The ADJD route is the one that applies if you:
How it works
Four stages, and only the first one is yours. We take it from your answers to the counter at the authority, and tell you what each stage costs before it starts.
- Step 1 of 4.
Tell us what you own
We confirm the ADJD route fits your situation and note the assets, the beneficiaries and any guardians.
- Step 2 of 4.
Approve your quote
One clear quote: our fee, and the ADJD registration fee shown separately at cost.
- Step 3 of 4.
We draft and translate
A licensed drafter prepares the will and a certified legal translator produces the official Arabic. You review both before anything is booked.
- Step 4 of 4.
Register at the ADJD
We arrange and attend the appointment at the Notary Public, and you receive the registered will and your copies.
Documents you’ll need
Send a clear phone photo of each. Anything marked (if it applies) is only needed when it is true of you.
- Passport copy of the testator — The photo page, clear enough to read
- Emirates ID of the testator — Both sides
- Passport copy of the second testator (if it applies) — Only for a couple, for the matching will
- Official Arabic translation of the will — We arrange this through a certified legal translator
- Title deed for each UAE property (if it applies) — Only if you own UAE property. One per property
- Trade licence and share certificate (if it applies) — Only if you hold shares in a UAE company
- Beneficiary names and passport copies — Everyone who should inherit
- Guardian details for the children (if it applies) — Only if you have children under 18. Include an interim guardian
- Executor details — Who should carry out the will
Upload through a secure link or send them on WhatsApp.
Pricing
Our fee is fixed and you see it before you commit. The authority’s own charge is listed separately and passed through at cost.
- One person — AED 799 ex VAT, AED 838.95 including VAT
- A couple - two matching wills — AED 1,199 ex VAT, AED 1,258.95 including VAT
Common questions
Can Muslims register here?
Yes. That is one of the differences from the DIFC register, which is open only to non-Muslims who have never been Muslim. If Sharia succession rules apply to you, ask us about the Shariah-compliant route as well.
Does it cover my Dubai property?
The ADJD route is the Abu Dhabi one. If you hold assets in both emirates it is common to register in both places, and we will tell you plainly which registers your situation needs.
Do I need an Arabic translation?
Yes, and we arrange it through a certified legal translator as part of the job.
How long does it take?
Typically 5-7 working days from the point we have everything we need from you. The appointment itself is short; the drafting and the translation are what take the time.
A note on scope: WillXO is a documentation facilitation service. Legal work is performed by licensed professionals and registration is carried out by the relevant authority. We do not provide legal advice.
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