Ministry of JusticeCertified Legal Translation
Official sworn Arabic and multilingual translations accepted by UAE government departments, civil courts, Free Zones, and commercial banks.
Official Requirement: Under UAE Federal Law, all legal documents, contracts, and certificates submitted to mainland government entities or UAE civil courts must be translated into Arabic by an MoJ-licensed sworn translator.
When Is Certified Translation Required?
Understand where Arabic is legally required versus where English documentation is accepted.
Sworn Arabic Translation Required
Non-Arabic documents submitted to mainland authorities must carry MoJ certification.
- Mainland DET: Company formation, licence renewals, and trade contracts.
- UAE Courts: Legal disputes, commercial litigation, and power of attorney filings.
- MoHRE & Labour: Employment contracts, executive job offers, and salary disputes.
- GDRFA & Immigration: Marriage, birth, and family residency certificates.
English Documentation Accepted
Select UAE jurisdictions operate natively in English under special legal frameworks.
- DIFC & ADGM: Financial free zones operating under English Common Law.
- Commercial Free Zones: Many authorities accept English passports and resumes.
- International Banking: Account reviews often accept English commercial records.
- Internal Governance: Shareholder agreements between international founders.
Official Standards of an MoJ Translation Folio
Every sworn document prepared through Truss meets the strict technical criteria established by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
MoJ Sworn License & Seal
Every translated page carries the official seal, signature, and registration number of a UAE Ministry of Justice licensed translator.
Permanent Folio Binding
The certified Arabic translation is permanently bound with the original source document to prevent unauthorized alterations.
Verifiable Digital QR Code
Includes an official QR code that UAE government portals and court clerks scan to verify translator credentials instantly.
Our Translation Workflow
Simple, digital process designed to deliver certified folios with zero delay.
Document Assessment
Send digital scans to Truss. We check legibility, seals, and page counts to provide an exact turnaround quote.
Sworn Translation
An MoJ-licensed legal translator converts the text, applying precise legal terminology and official Ministry stamps.
Folio Delivery
Receive your verified digital PDF with QR verification, or have the bound physical document delivered by courier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on licensing, attestation sequencing, and delivery formats.
Standard translation has no legal validity before UAE authorities. MoJ translation is performed by a sworn translator licensed by the Ministry of Justice, bearing official stamps and a digital QR code for government acceptance.
Yes. If a document originates outside the UAE, it must be legalized by the origin UAE Embassy and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) before a sworn translator can certify the Arabic copy.
Most commercial Free Zones accept English documentation for company formation. However, if documents are later submitted to mainland authorities, courts, or certain banks, MoJ-certified Arabic translations are mandatory.
Yes. You can upload clear PDF scans for review and translation. We provide digitally signed e-folios with verifiable QR codes, or physical bound copies delivered via courier.
Get Your Documents Certified by MoJ Sworn Translators
Send your document scans to Truss for an immediate page count evaluation and fixed fee quote.