What Is MOJ-Certified Translation?
MOJ-certified translation is a written translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice for that language pair. The receiving authority decides what it accepts.
Definition
MOJ-certified translation describes a written translation presented with an individual UAE Ministry of Justice legal-translator credential for its stated language pair. It does not by itself establish acceptance for a particular submission. Translation accuracy and formal acceptance are separate questions.
What the MOJ Stamp Contains
Look for these details. Confirm the current fields with the provider and the receiving authority.
- Translator's full name
- Ministry of Justice licence number
- Language pair covered
- Translator's signature
- Date of the translation
Check the translator's name and licence number on the stamp, and make sure the language pair matches the document you hold. A stamp for one pair does not certify a different pair.
How to Verify an MOJ Translation
To check a stamp you have received, start with the translator's name and licence number.
The usual, somewhat cumbersome route is through the Ministry of Justice's Notary Public & Authentication services. During the document authentication or attestation steps, check the translator list for the translator's name.
The MOJ also offers Search for Translators («البحث عن مترجم») under Other Services on moj.gov.ae. That service is available only in Arabic.
Alternatively, call the Ministry of Justice on 800 333 333 (toll-free) and ask for the Expert and Translators Affairs Department.
Do not assume the list is complete or current. Check the current requirement with the receiving authority.
Who translates at Arkan?
Arabic↔English written legal translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (licence no. 688). You can check this licence on the UAE Ministry of Justice translator register. See the legal translation page for this service.
We also translate into and from other languages; the translation is stamped and signed, and the receiving authority decides whether to accept it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MOJ-certified translation mean on a legal translation?
It is the common term for a written translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice for the stated language pair. Check the stamp for the translator's name, licence number and language pair. It does not by itself mean any particular authority will accept the translation. The authority decides which credential, stamp and supporting proof meet its current requirements. Check with them before you submit.
What information appears on the MOJ stamp?
Look for the translator's full name, the Ministry of Justice licence number, the language pair, the translator's signature and the date of the translation. Match the language pair on the stamp to the languages of the document. A licence for one pair does not cover another. Confirm any unclear details with the provider and ask the authority handling the document about its current requirements.
How can I verify an MOJ legal translator?
Check the translator list during the Ministry of Justice's Notary Public & Authentication document steps. Alternatively, use Search for Translators («البحث عن مترجم») under Other Services; this service is in Arabic only. You can also call 800 333 333 (toll-free) and ask for the Expert and Translators Affairs Department. Do not assume either list is complete or current.
Does the MOJ licence cover all languages?
No. Each licence is personal and limited to its stated language pair for written translation. Arabic↔English written legal translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (licence no. 688). You can check this licence on the UAE Ministry of Justice translator register. We also translate into and from other languages; the translation is stamped and signed, and the authority decides whether to accept it. Urdu↔Arabic and Turkish↔Arabic are available in both directions. Spanish, German and Russian are translated as well.
Is MOJ certification the same as attestation?
No. The term in this guide refers to the translated document and the individual translator's credential, not to an attestation service. Arkan does not provide attestation; that step is handled by the competent authorities before or after translation. See the guide on translation before or after attestation and ask the authority handling your document about its current requirements.
Who translates legal documents at Arkan?
Arabic↔English written legal translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (licence no. 688). You can check this licence on the UAE Ministry of Justice translator register. For other languages the translation is stamped and signed. See the legal translation page. Send documents on WhatsApp for review. Quote and delivery time are confirmed after reviewing the document and before work starts.