Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Adopts Facial Recognition Technology for Notary Transactions
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has rolled out the first phase of a facial recognition project for notary transactions, becoming the first judicial authority in the region to adopt the technology as an alternative to digital signatures
The initiative is designed to strengthen the notarial authentication system and enhance service efficiency, in line with the highest standards of accuracy and reliability
In its initial phase, the system will apply to powers of attorney for lawyers, allowing documents to be authenticated in record time using smart devices. The technology relies on encrypted biometric data and instant matching with official records to verify identity, eliminating the need for digital signatures.
Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, ADJD Undersecretary, said the move reflects the vision and directives of Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of ADJD.
He explained that introducing facial recognition for notary transactions represents a strategic step towards future-ready judicial services, focused on simplifying the customer journey and reducing time and effort through proactive and flexible digital solutions that enable faster completion of official procedures.
The department said it plans to expand the use of facial recognition to additional notary and authentication services in the next phase.
