Certified translation requirements for United Arab Emirates
For official use in United Arab Emirates, you generally need a legal translation by a UAE Ministry of Justice-licensed translator. The receiving authority is the UAE Ministry of Justice licensing system, whose rules determine the exact format, signatures, and supporting documents required. We align the translation with those requirements and recommend confirming any case-specific filing instructions before submission.
Who accepts certified translations
- Legal translation in the UAE must be completed by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
- Arabic is required for courts and government authorities.
- The Ministry of Justice licence is the defining translator credential for UAE legal translation.
What your translation must include
Accepted certification: a legal translation by a UAE Ministry of Justice-licensed translator
- Use a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
- Provide Arabic translation for courts and government authorities.
- Request the Ministry-licensed legal translation route for official use.
Important filing notes
For UAE courts and government, the translation must follow the Ministry of Justice licensing route and be provided in Arabic.
Frequently asked questions
Who can provide legal translation in the UAE?
A translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice must complete the legal translation.
Is Arabic required for UAE courts?
Yes. Arabic is required for courts and government authorities in the UAE.
Which authority licenses legal translators in the UAE?
The UAE Ministry of Justice licenses translators for legal translation.
Can an unlicensed translator prepare a UAE legal translation?
No. Legal translation must be completed by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.