Notary public services
Legal translation for notarisation in Dubai
Legal translation for notarisation in Dubai is the Arabic translation that lets a notary public notarise your document. Notarised instruments in the UAE are usually in Arabic, and many are written in Arabic and English side by side. For official use, the translation is signed by a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice.
We have in-house, in person notary public services, online notary public services and home visit notary services. We prepare the legal translation, then notarise it together with your power of attorney, affidavit or contract, at our office, by video or at your home.
The key question is always the same: what does the office that will receive the document want? We ask before any translation is paid for.
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Documents we translate for notarisation
| Document | Why it is translated |
|---|---|
| Power of attorney | The notary and the office that acts on it work in Arabic. See power of attorney notarisation |
| Affidavits and declarations | The statement is sworn in Arabic, or in Arabic and English. See affidavits before a notary |
| Contracts and agreements | Both parties sign a bilingual version before the notary |
| Company resolutions and MOAs | UAE registries and banks read Arabic. See company documents notarisation |
| NOCs and consent letters | Visa and school offices in the UAE. See NOC for a child visa |
| Foreign certificates | A UAE court, ministry or office needs them in Arabic |
Step by step
How it works, step by step
01
Send us the document
and tell us which office will receive it.
02
We check names against the passports.
The Arabic spelling must match every other paper in the file.
03
A registered legal translator translates it, including stamps and handwritten notes.
04
You read and approve the draft.
Changes are cheap now and costly after the seal.
05
The notary public notarises the translation with the document, in person, online or at your home.
06
MOFA and the embassy, if it is going abroad.
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Three situations, three different orders
| Situation | When to translate | What the translation needs |
|---|---|---|
| A POA, affidavit or contract signed in the UAE | Before the notary | A bilingual document, or an Arabic translation notarised with the instrument |
| A foreign certificate in a language MOFA cannot read | Before MOFA | A legally certified translation that travels with the original |
| A foreign document in English, for a UAE court or ministry that works in Arabic | After MOFA, in the UAE | A legal translation by a translator registered with the Ministry of Justice |
Translations for use abroad
A UAE document going abroad may need to be in the destination country’s language. Depending on the country, the translation may need MOFA attestation and then the embassy’s legalisation in the UAE, or the country may prefer to translate on arrival with its own sworn translator. Ask first. See legalising UAE documents for use abroad.
Watch for
Common translation problems
- Names spelled differently from the passport. Give us the passport spelling.
- Stamps and handwritten notes left untranslated. Everything on the page should be translated.
- A translation of a copy when the office wants the translation joined to the original.
- A translation ordered last, after the rest of the file is ready.
Checklist
Ways to sign the translated document
- In person at our office.
- Online, through our online notary public services by video, using UAE remote notarisation channels such as the Ministry of Justice e-Notary system and UAE PASS. We tell you if your document can be done online. See online notary in the UAE.
- At home. We come to your home, office, hospital or care home in the UAE. See home visit notary in Dubai.
We also help customers in Sharjah and across the UAE. See notary services in Sharjah.
How we help
- We confirm what the receiving office wants before any work starts.
- We prepare the translation with a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice.
- We draft bilingual POAs, affidavits and NOCs so no separate translation is needed later.
- We notarise the document and its translation together, in person, online or at your home.
- We take the file through MOFA and the embassy if it will be used abroad.
More on notarial work: public notary services in Dubai.
Prices
Prices
| Service | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Legal translation (per page) | From AED 50 per page | AED 50 per page when a notary notarises it with the instrument (federal item 11). The translator’s own charge is separate |
| Translation coordination (per order) | From AED 350 | Federal item 11 as above, where it applies |
| Drafting or typing | From AED 200 | None |
| MOFA attestation, personal document | From AED 150 | MOFA AED 150 |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does a document need an Arabic translation to be notarised in Dubai?
Usually, yes. Notarised instruments in the UAE are usually in Arabic, and many are written in Arabic and English side by side. We tell you what your document needs before you pay.
Who can make a legal translation in the UAE?
For official use, a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice. The translator signs and stamps the translation.
How much is legal translation per page?
Our legal translation starts from AED 50 a page. If a notary notarises it with the instrument, federal item 11 adds AED 50 a page. We confirm your final price before you pay.
Should I translate before or after MOFA?
Before, if MOFA cannot read the original language. After, if the document is already in English and a UAE office wants Arabic.
Is a translation made in my home country accepted?
Sometimes, if it was attested in the same chain as the original. Ask the receiving office, and we check its answer with you before any new translation is made.
Send us the document and the requirement
Tell us which office will receive the translation and in which language.
- Phone: +971 52 947 5935
- WhatsApp: +971 52 947 5935
- Email: info@dubainotaryservices.com
Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7.
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Sources for this page
- Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024 on notary fees (item 11, translations): https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/2491
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attestation service (language requirement): https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/services/attestation
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, FAQ (fees): https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/faqs