Why legal translation is required in the UAE
Arabic is the official language of the UAE legal system. A power of attorney, court filing, contract or certificate written in another language is normally rejected unless it is accompanied by a legal translation prepared by a translator licensed by the Ministry of Justice.
An ordinary translation, even an accurate one, is not enough. The translator's licence, stamp and signature are what make the document usable before a notary, a court or a government department.
Documents we commonly translate
- Powers of attorney, general and special
- Memorandums of association, amendments and board resolutions
- Commercial contracts, agency and service agreements
- Court documents, judgments, legal notices and statements of claim
- Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates
- Degrees, transcripts and professional certificates
- Passports, Emirates IDs and trade licences
- Affidavits, declarations and no-objection certificates
Translation, notarization and attestation in one route
Most clients do not need a translation on its own — they need a document that an authority will accept. We manage the full chain: certified translation, notarization of the Arabic text, and where required, attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an embassy.
Handling the steps together avoids the common problem of a translation being done in a format the notary will not accept, which forces the work to be repeated.
How it works
Send a clear photo or scan of the document on WhatsApp. We confirm the language pair, the turnaround and the exact fee before starting. You receive the translated document stamped and signed by the certified translator, with notarization or attestation added when your authority requires it, digitally or by courier.
Frequently asked questions
No. Notaries, courts and government departments require a translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice, carrying their stamp and signature.
Yes. For most standard documents the translation and notarization are completed together, often on the same day.
Arabic and English in both directions are the most common. Other languages can be arranged through certified translators — send us the document and we will confirm.
It depends on where the document will be used. Documents issued abroad usually need attestation before translation; documents going abroad often need Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy attestation after it. We advise on your specific case.
The fee depends on the document type, page count and turnaround. Send the document on WhatsApp and we reply with the exact fee before any work starts.