UAE jobs: How to register as a legal translator for contracts, court papers

The service can be done via the Ministry of Justice website or smart application

Published: Sat 4 Jan 2025, 11:21 AM

Updated: Sat 4 Jan 2025, 7:02 PM

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Translation is indispensable in culturally diverse communities like the UAE, where residents from various parts of the world constantly engage and interact.

Beyond everyday communication, legal proceedings demand precise and accurate translations to prevent costly mistakes. Errors in translation can not only disrupt legal processes but also result in flawed judgements based on misinterpreted or inaccurately translated information.

Non-Arab speaking UAE residents often seek translations for contracts, legal proceedings and court papers and the Ministry of Justice lists translators who can be contacted to offer this service.

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So if you are a translation graduate and wish to register at the Ministry, here's how to do so:

Required documents

A university degree that is recognized in the UAE
A certificate of experience (not less than 5 years for expatriates)
Approval from place of work
Health fitness certificate
Professional liability insurance certificate for 3 years

Duration and fees

The service takes 65 days to complete and applicants have to pay Dh3,000.

Steps

Login to the website of the Ministry www.moj.gov.ae or its smart application
Register on the website or smart application, fill the online application and pay the required fees
Receive a translator card

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