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Legal Translation Services Dubai

MOJ-certified translation accepted by UAE courts, embassies and government authorities.

Dubai has more than 200 nationalities, and almost every official file passes through a certified Arabic version first. Taw-Theeq provides in-house legal translation by translators accredited with the UAE Ministry of Justice — 75+ languages, with same-day delivery available for urgent submissions.

MOJ-certified translators
Same-day available
Courts, ministries & embassies
75+ languages
Confidential

Free quote on WhatsApp Call +971 54 526 6500

MOJ-certified legal translation prepared for submission in Dubai — **In-house MOJ-certified translation**Courts · Ministries · Immigration · Embassies · Free zones

MOJ ApprovedTranslators licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice

Same Day DeliveryUrgent files completed within the same working day

Courts & EmbassiesAccepted by UAE courts, MOFA and diplomatic missions

75+ LanguagesCommon and rare pairs handled in house

ConfidentialRestricted access and NDA on request

OVERVIEW

What Is MOJ-Certified Legal Translation in Dubai?

Legal Translation Services Dubai refers to the translation of official documents by translators licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (MOJ) — the only type of translation accepted by UAE courts, government authorities, embassies, immigration departments, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Arabic is the official legal language of the UAE, and all foreign-language documents submitted to any official authority must be translated into Arabic by a MOJ-certified translator. General translations, online tools, or non-certified translations are automatically rejected.

sworn legal translators accredited by the UAE Ministry of Justice have passed official Ministry of Justice examinations, taken a sworn oath, and are registered in the official translator registry. Their translations carry a unique MOJ stamp and signature — making the document legally binding and recognized across all UAE authorities and internationally through MOFA attestation.

Taw-Theeq provides in-house MOJ-certified legal translation at our Creek Tower office in Dubai. Unlike providers who outsource to third parties, all translation work is handled by our own certified team — ensuring speed, confidentiality, and zero rejection risk. Whether you need a single certificate translated for a visa application or a full set of case documents for RDC filing, we deliver accurate, stamped, and government-accepted translations.

MOJ-certified legal translation being stamped in Dubai — **The MOJ stamp is the whole point**Signature, seal and translator registry number on every page

Why MOJ Certification Is Non-Negotiable in Dubai

Court SubmissionsAll evidence, contracts, and case documents submitted to UAE courts must be in Arabic with MOJ-certified translation. Non-certified documents are not admissible.

Visa & ImmigrationBirth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearances, and academic degrees for UAE residency must be MOJ-certified translated. GDRFA and ICA reject non-certified translations.

Government DepartmentsDHA, DLD, RERA, Ministry of Labour, MOHRE, and all other UAE government bodies require MOJ-certified translations for foreign-language documents.

Embassies & MOFADocuments intended for use outside the UAE must first be MOJ-certified translated, then attested by MOFA and the relevant embassy. The MOJ translation is step one.

Documents we translate

What Documents Do We Translate?

MOJ-certified translation for all document types used in UAE courts, government, immigration, and business

Court document translation for UAE courts

Court Documents

Judgments, court orders, evidence files, case submissions, pleadings and RDC filings — prepared to the standard UAE courts accept without a second reading.

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Contracts & Agreements

Business contracts, MoUs, employment agreements, service contracts, NDAs.

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Corporate document translation for DED and Dubai free zones

Company Documents

MOA, AOA, trade licenses, company incorporation, shareholder agreements, board resolutions.

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Tenancy Contracts

Rental agreements, Ejari documents, eviction notices, maintenance records for RDC cases.

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Power of Attorney

POA documents, authorizations, certified delegation of authority for government use.

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Certificates

Birth, marriage, death, divorce, educational degrees, professional certifications.

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Immigration & Visa

Police clearances, residency documents, passport copies, visa applications, GDRFA submissions.

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Medical Documents

Medical reports, test results, hospital records, prescriptions for DHA and official use.

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Translation expertise

Specialised translation services

Every document type has its own terminology, formatting and receiving authority. These are the areas we handle in-house, every working day.

Legal Translation

MOJ-certified legal documents accepted by Dubai Courts and government departments.

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Court Documents

Judgments, pleadings, memos and case files prepared for court submission.

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Corporate & Commercial

MOA, board resolutions and company records for DED and free zone filings.

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Certificates

Birth, marriage, divorce, death and educational certificates.

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Medical Documents

Reports, discharge summaries and medical records for insurers and authorities.

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Contracts

Employment, service and commercial agreements in Arabic and English.

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Powers of Attorney

POAs prepared for notarisation and use before UAE authorities.

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Memorandum of Association

MOA and amendments translated for licensing and corporate changes.

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Tenancy Contracts

Ejari contracts and tenancy documents for RDC filings and renewals.

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Trade Licence

Licences and commercial registration documents for corporate use.

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Academic & Degree

Degrees, transcripts and academic records for attestation and employers.

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Police Clearance

Good-conduct certificates for visas, employment and residency files.

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Legal Translation

MOJ-certified legal documents accepted by Dubai Courts and government departments.

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Court Documents

Judgments, pleadings, memos and case files prepared for court submission.

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Corporate & Commercial

MOA, board resolutions and company records for DED and free zone filings.

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Certificates

Birth, marriage, divorce, death and educational certificates.

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Medical Documents

Reports, discharge summaries and medical records for insurers and authorities.

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Contracts

Employment, service and commercial agreements in Arabic and English.

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Powers of Attorney

POAs prepared for notarisation and use before UAE authorities.

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Memorandum of Association

MOA and amendments translated for licensing and corporate changes.

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Tenancy Contracts

Ejari contracts and tenancy documents for RDC filings and renewals.

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Trade Licence

Licences and commercial registration documents for corporate use.

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Academic & Degree

Degrees, transcripts and academic records for attestation and employers.

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Police Clearance

Good-conduct certificates for visas, employment and residency files.

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Languages

75+ Languages — Serving Dubai’s 200+ Nationalities

We provide MOJ-certified legal translation for all major and specialist language pairs used in Dubai and the UAE. Every pair below is handled by translators accredited with the UAE Ministry of Justice and accepted by courts, ministries, immigration and free zones.

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Most common in Dubai

Arabic ↔ English, Arabic ↔ Urdu, Arabic ↔ Hindi and Arabic ↔ French — the four pairs that carry most counter traffic.

Asian languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Korean and Filipino / Tagalog — commercial registries and civil records.

South Asian languages

Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Sinhala and Nepali — labour, education and civil status documents.

European languages

German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and Romanian — notarial and registry documents.

Rare language? WhatsApp us your document and language — we confirm availability within 1 hour. Our team covers over 75 language pairs with sworn legal translators accredited by the UAE Ministry of Justice. Rare pairs such as Japanese–Arabic and Korean–Arabic are available with 24–48 hour turnaround.

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How pricing works

How Much Does Legal Translation Cost in Dubai?

Every document is quoted individually by sworn legal translators accredited by the UAE Ministry of Justice. Send yours and you will have a firm quote within one business hour — free.

Legal translation is priced per document, not from a fixed list — two documents of the same type can differ in length, complexity and certification requirements. Your quote depends on:

Word & page count

The single biggest factor in any quote. Everything else adjusts around it — which is why we price the document in front of us instead of publishing a per-page rate that would be wrong for most files.

The factor that moves the price most

Language pairCommon pairs such as English ↔ Arabic cost less than rare ones.

Document complexityA court judgment takes longer than a birth certificate.

Certification requiredMOJ certification, notarisation or MOFA attestation.

TurnaroundSame-day and express work carries a premium.

FormattingTables, stamps and seals reproduced in the translation.

Never chargedNo file-opening fee, no minimum order and no rush surcharge you did not agree to.

Same-day urgent deliveryAvailable — additional fee applies

Standard turnaround1–2 business days

RDC case document packagesPackage rates available

Free quote response timeWithin 1 hour via WhatsApp

Get an exact quote: WhatsApp us a photo of your document and tell us the target language. We confirm the exact price and delivery time — before you pay anything — within 1 business hour.

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Want the full breakdown of what moves the price? See Legal Translation Cost in Dubai · Translation by Language

Why Taw-Theeq

Why clients in Dubai trust Taw-Theeq

Every item below is verifiable — and what it actually means for you.

18+

Years in Dubai

Continuous presence in the UAE market for more than 18 years. Authority requirements shift — someone who has filed with them for years knows the accepted format before your paper is refused.

1,000+

Cases & documents

A working record across court files, corporate files and personal documents. Your document is not the first of its kind here — that shortens the process and reduces errors.

75+

Languages, 200+ nationalities

Wide language coverage and experience with documents issued abroad. Your foreign document is read in its original language, not through a relay translation.

MOJ

Sworn, accredited translators

Sworn legal translators accredited by the UAE Ministry of Justice, working in-house with no outsourcing. Courts and authorities only accept an accredited sworn translator; uncertified work gets rejected.

The Taw-Theeq legal translation office at Creek Tower, Deira, Dubai — **A real office you can visit**Creek Tower, Riggat Al Buteen, Deira — steps from the Rental Disputes Centre

Send Your Document for a Quote

Send a photo of the document on WhatsApp and tell us which authority it is for. We confirm the price and delivery time within one business hour.

Creek Tower, Floor G, Office 012, Deira
Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Reply within one business hour
Confidentiality — NDA signed on request

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Key difference

Certified Legal Translation vs. General Translation — What’s the Difference?

One is a legal instrument with a registered translator behind it. The other is text. Only the first is accepted at a UAE counter.

MOJ-Certified Legal Translation

Performed by UAE Ministry of Justice licensed translators
Carries official MOJ stamp and translator signature
Accepted by UAE courts, MOFA, embassies, government
Legally binding — same status as the original document
Required for all official UAE government submissions

General / Online Translation

Not accepted by UAE courts or government authorities
Google Translate is automatically rejected for official use
No legal stamp and no official accreditation
Visa, court, and embassy submissions will be rejected
For informal use only — blogs, emails, general reading

How it works

Our Legal Translation Process — 4 Simple Steps

Simple, fast, and transparent from first contact to certified delivery

Send Your Document

WhatsApp, email, or visit our Creek Tower office. We accept physical originals or scanned PDFs.

Receive Quote & Confirm

Firm price with no hidden fees and confirmed turnaround time — within 1 hour via WhatsApp.

Translation by MOJ Expert

Our certified MOJ-licensed translator works on your document with full legal terminology accuracy.

Certified Delivery

Receive stamped, signed MOJ-certified translation. Collect at our office or request delivery.

Rental dispute cases

Legal Translation for RDC Rental Dispute Cases

Every RDC case submission requires MOJ-certified Arabic translation — this is the step that trips up most self-filing landlords and tenants

RDC filing requires Arabic translation of all non-Arabic documents

Tenancy Contracts
Legal Notices
Payment Records
WhatsApp Evidence
Ejari Documents
Bank Records

Because Taw-Theeq handles both RDC case filing and MOJ-certified translation in-house, we provide the fastest and most seamless path from document preparation to RDC submission — no handoffs, no delays, no third parties. See our full Rental Dispute Dubai services, or read the step-by-step guide on how to file a rental dispute case at the RDC.

Preparing an RDC rental dispute case file in Dubai — **Filing and translation under one roof**Steps from the Rental Disputes Centre in Deira

Prepare

We list every document the RDC will ask for and flag what is missing before you file.

Translate

The full set is translated into Arabic by MOJ-licensed translators as one package.

Review

A second reviewer checks names, dates, amounts and Ejari references against the originals.

Submit

Stamped and signed, ready for the RDC counter or online submission the same day.

Why Taw-Theeq

Why Choose Taw-Theeq for Legal Translation Services Dubai?

Six things that decide whether your file clears at the counter — and how each one is handled here.

MOJ-Certified In-House

No outsourcing to third parties. All translation by our own certified team at Creek Tower.

Zero Rejection Guarantee

Our translations are accepted by UAE courts, MOFA, embassies, and all government departments.

Same-Day Available

Urgent translation delivered same day. Standard turnaround 1–2 business days.

RDC Case Packages

Package pricing for rental dispute case files — translate the full document set together.

75+ Languages

Common and rare language pairs — confirm availability within 1 hour via WhatsApp.

Complete Confidentiality

All documents handled with full professional confidentiality and discretion.

Related translation services

Explore the rest of our legal translation service

Certificate TranslationBirth, marriage, death, divorce, degree and police clearance certificates — accepted by UAE authorities.View service →Court Document TranslationJudgments, affidavits and case files translated to the standard UAE courts require.View service →Corporate & CommercialMOA, contracts, powers of attorney and trade licences for DED, DMCC and free-zone filings.View service →Translation by LanguageEnglish, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Tagalog, Persian and Bengali legal translation pairs.View service →What Determines the CostThe six factors behind your quote — and what we never charge you for.View service →Documents & RequirementsExactly what to send, and what the receiving authority will ask for.View service →

Translation guides & resources

Services That Often Need Legal Translation

RDC Case Filing

Translation required for all docs

Eviction Case Filing

Notices + contract translation

Judgment Execution

Execution formula translation

Notary Public Services

Translate + notarize documents

Document Attestation

Translate + MOFA attest

Rental Dispute Services

Full RDC case management

Client reviews

What Our Clients Say

Verified Google reviews from clients who filed with UAE courts, ministries and embassies.

Every review shown here is published on our Google Business Profile — unedited, and tied to a real visit to the Creek Tower office.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions — Legal Translation Services Dubai

What is MOJ-certified legal translation and why is it important?

MOJ-certified legal translation is performed by translators licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice — the only type accepted for official purposes in the UAE. It carries the official MOJ stamp and translator signature, making the translated document legally binding and recognized by courts, MOFA, embassies, immigration departments, and all government authorities. Without MOJ certification, your documents will be automatically rejected for any official submission.

Do I need MOJ-certified translation for RDC rental dispute cases?

Yes — absolutely. All non-Arabic documents submitted to the Rental Disputes Center (RDC) must be MOJ-certified translated before submission. This includes tenancy contracts, legal notices, payment records, WhatsApp message evidence, bank letters, and any other supporting documents. Untranslated documents cause case rejection or significant delays. Taw-Theeq handles in-house MOJ-certified translation specifically for RDC case packages.

How much does legal translation cost in Dubai?

Legal translation in Dubai is priced per document rather than from a fixed list, because two documents of the same type can differ in length, complexity and certification requirements. Your quote depends on the language pair, the word and page count, the complexity of the document, whether MOJ certification or MOFA attestation is required, the turnaround you need, and any formatting such as tables, stamps and seals. WhatsApp your document and we confirm the exact price and delivery time before you pay anything — within one business hour.

How fast can you deliver legal translation in Dubai?

Standard turnaround is 1–2 business days. Same-day and urgent delivery is available for most documents — subject to a surcharge. For RDC case document packages involving multiple files, we confirm the exact timeline at quotation. WhatsApp us your documents today and we confirm the delivery date immediately.

Can I use Google Translate or an online tool for UAE official submissions?

No. Online translation tools including Google Translate are not accepted by any UAE government authority, court, embassy, or official institution. Only translations produced by a UAE Ministry of Justice licensed translator, carrying the official MOJ stamp and signature, are legally valid. Using non-certified translations causes immediate document rejection.

What documents require MOJ-certified translation in Dubai?

Any foreign-language document submitted to UAE courts, government departments, immigration, embassies, or MOFA requires MOJ-certified Arabic translation. Common examples include birth and marriage certificates, degree certificates, police clearances, power of attorney documents, tenancy contracts, court judgments, business contracts, medical reports, and company incorporation documents.

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