Legal Guides # What Is an Indemnity? Meaning and How It Is Signed in the UAE November 3, 20266 minute read What is an indemnity? It is a written promise by one person to cover the loss or cost that another person suffers in a stated situation. If you need one signed, our in-house notary public at our Business Bay office can check your identity and witness your signature, in person, online or on a home visit. ![Close-up of a hand holding a pen while signing a document](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/signing-an-indemnity-document.jpg) In this guide * What Is an Indemnity: The Plain Meaning * Who Needs an Indemnity and Why It Is Notarised * What Is an Indemnity Requirements: What to Bring * What Is an Indemnity Procedure: Steps * What Is an Indemnity Fees: What You Pay * Mistakes to Avoid Message us on WhatsApp +971 50 264 8766 and tell us what the indemnity is for. The catch most people miss is the wording. An indemnity is only as useful as the situation it names, so a vague letter helps nobody. ## What Is an Indemnity: The Plain Meaning An indemnity is a promise to make good a loss. The person who gives it is the indemnifier. The person who is protected is the indemnified party. Here are common examples: * A person promises to cover a company for a loss if a lost original document is later found. * A seller promises to cover a buyer for a named claim. * A person confirms they take responsibility for a stated risk when a document or item is handed over. The letter should say who promises, who is protected, what loss is covered and in which situation. It should be clear enough that a stranger can read it and understand it. ## Who Needs an Indemnity and Why It Is Notarised You are usually asked for one by a company, a bank, a landlord or an office that wants a signed promise on file. They often also want the signature checked, because a signature nobody has verified is easy to dispute. A notary public does the checking. The notary checks your ID, watches you sign and applies the seal. The notary does not decide whether the indemnity is wise for you. If the amount or risk is large, speak to a lawyer first. Ask about your document Tell us the document and how many people will sign, and we will give you the government fee and our starting price in one message. Checklist ## What Is an Indemnity Requirements: What to Bring Bring these for each person who signs: Before you go * Original Emirates ID or passport. * The draft indemnity, or the details we need to draft it for you. * The name and details of the person or company being protected. * The reason for the indemnity and the situation it covers. * Proof of authority, if you sign for a company. Do not sign the paper before your appointment. A notary needs to see you sign. A document signed in advance is turned away. We draft your document, handle the legal translation, and our in-house notary public notarises it, in person at our Business Bay office, online or at a home visit. Step by step ## What Is an Indemnity Procedure: Steps 1. Tell us what the indemnity is for and who signs. 2. We draft the letter or check the one you have. 3. If the receiving office needs another language, we handle the legal translation. 4. Every signer shows ID to the notary public. 5. Each signer signs in front of the notary, who applies the seal. Online notary public services run through the official channels, the Ministry of Justice [E-Notary system](https://www.moj.gov.ae/en/services/esystems/e-notary.aspx) and Dubai Courts remote attendance. We tell you whether your document suits that route. ![Five steps for notarising an indemnity in Dubai](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/steps-71625ca8865c.png) ![Hand signing a paper on a desk, what is an indemnity letter signing](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/hand-signing-a-paper-on-a-desk-what-is-an-indemnity-letter-signing.jpg) Prices ## What Is an Indemnity Fees: What You Pay Government notary fees follow Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024. The [federal fee schedule](https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/2491) lists AED 200 per party for authenticating signatures on an instrument of unspecified value. Larger instruments follow a percentage of value, with a cap of AED 30,000. A private notary on the federal schedule may add up to 30%. Translation is charged separately. A home visit is quoted on request. Our prices start from AED 600 for affidavits and declarations, and from AED 200 for the drafting or typing add-on. Ask us which applies to your indemnity. All service prices are starting prices and are negotiable. Government fees are paid on top, at cost, exactly as the authority charges them. We confirm your final price before you pay. [The full list of notary fees](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/how-much-is-notary-cost/) Watch for ## Mistakes to Avoid * Signing before the appointment. * Leaving blank fields in the letter. * Naming the wrong company or the wrong spelling of a name. * Writing a vague promise with no stated situation. * Forgetting proof of authority when you sign for a company. If you plan to use the document abroad, read our guides on [attestation](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/what-is-attestation/) and [MOFA](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/what-is-mofa/). Related meanings are in our pages on an [affidavit](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/what-is-affidavit/) and on [what notarised means](https://notaryservicesindubai.com/what-does-notarized-mean/). Questions ## Frequently asked questions Not answered here? Call or WhatsApp [+971 50 264 8766](tel:+971502648766). ### How much does an indemnity cost? Our starting prices are in the fees section above, and the government fee is paid on top at cost. The final figure depends on the number of signers and whether translation or a home visit is needed. Send us the document and we confirm the total before you pay. ### How long does an indemnity take? We do not promise a time. It depends on the draft, the number of signers and the appointment you choose. Message us on WhatsApp and we tell you the next step. ### What documents are required for an indemnity? Each signer brings an original Emirates ID or passport. Bring the draft or the details of what is covered, and proof of authority if you sign for a company. See the list above. ### Can an indemnity be done online? Sometimes. 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