MOFA · Legal Translation · Notary
Documents, attested & translated.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestations, court-accepted legal translation and notary services — turning foreign documents into UAE-recognised paperwork.
About this service
Attestation & Legal Translation — done properly, the first time.
Almost every milestone in the UAE — employment, marriage, business incorporation, school admission or property purchase — requires your foreign documents to be recognised locally. That means legal translation into Arabic, attestation by the relevant authorities including the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sometimes notarisation.
Our center consolidates the chain. Bring us your certificates, marriage or birth documents, or commercial papers, and we arrange legal translation, attestation and notary steps in one place — with transparent fees quoted up front on WhatsApp.
We know the common pitfalls: documents that needed attestation in the country of origin first, translations rejected for not matching the original, and attestations that expire or are filed under the wrong category. We check your document's chain before we start, so you do not pay twice.
What we handle
MOFA UAE attestation
Attestation of already-legalised documents by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC) for employment, education, marriage and business use.
Educational certificate attestation
Degrees, diplomas and transcripts attested for employers, universities and licensing bodies — with the correct origin-country chain verified first.
Personal document attestation
Marriage, birth, divorce, police clearance and medical reports — attested for family visas, court use and government processes.
Commercial & company attestation
Certificates of incorporation, powers of attorney, commercial invoices and agreements — attested for use with UAE courts and authorities.
Legal translation
Court-accepted Arabic–English (and other language) translation of personal, educational and commercial documents by licensed legal translators.
Notary services
Notarisation and legalisation support for documents that must be notarised before use in the UAE or abroad.
The process
How it works
A clear, six-step path from your first WhatsApp message to the completed document in your hands.
- 01
Send a scan
WhatsApp us a clear copy of the document and tell us its purpose (employment, family visa, court, company). We check the attestation chain it requires.
- 02
Confirm the chain & quote
Some documents need origin-country legalisation first; others are ready for MOFA. We confirm the exact route and give a fixed quote with no hidden fees.
- 03
Legal translation (if needed)
Non-Arabic documents are translated by licensed legal translators into Arabic — accurate to the original and accepted by authorities.
- 04
MOFA attestation
Your document is submitted for UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation and tracked until it is stamped.
- 05
Notarisation (where required)
Documents that need notary confirmation are completed with a licensed notary through our network.
- 06
Collection & delivery
Collect your attested and translated documents in person or have them delivered — with the Arabic translation bound to the original as authorities expect.
Document checklist
What you’ll need to bring
Not sure about one of these? WhatsApp us a scan of what you have and we’ll tell you what’s still missing — before you make the trip.
Educational
- Original certificate(s) to be attested
- Copy of passport / Emirates ID
- Prior origin-country attestation (we verify if needed)
Personal
- Original marriage / birth / divorce certificate
- Police clearance or medical reports (as applicable)
- Passport copy of the document holder
Commercial
- Certificate of incorporation / trade licence copy
- Power of attorney or agreement to be attested
- Authorised signatory's Emirates ID
Translation requests
- Clear original document (PDF/photo is fine to quote)
- Number of copies / notarised versions needed
- Intended use — court, university, government, employer
Common questions
Attestation & Legal Translation — FAQ
Straight answers about process, timing and what to bring. Anything else — just ask us on WhatsApp.
Once your document is eligible (origin attestations complete, translation ready if needed), UAE MOFA attestation typically completes within 24–48 hours. We quote a realistic timeline for your specific chain at enquiry.
For most nationalities, yes — the certificate must be legalised in the country of issue and by the UAE embassy there before MOFA can attest it. Send us a scan and we map the exact chain for your document.
Legal translation is produced by licensed legal translators and is the format accepted by UAE courts and government bodies. A standard translation will be rejected for official use.
Yes — incorporation documents, powers of attorney and agreements are a large part of our commercial attestation work, especially for business owners setting up near Expo and Dubai South.
For attestation, usually yes. For a translation quote, a clear scan is enough to start — we confirm what you must bring before your visit.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp and get a checklist, fee estimate and timeline before you visit — usually within minutes.