--- title: "Tasheel Rejected Translation Missing Stamp UAE" description: "The Tasheel counter rejected your translation because a stamp was missing. Which stamps Tasheel checks, why they matter, and how to avoid the wasted trip." url: "https://onlinetranslation.ae/blog/tasheel-missing-stamp-rejected/" lang: "en-AE" --- [](/blog)Back to Blog *Daily Blog* # You Drove to Tasheel. They Said Your Translation Is Missing a Stamp. Drive Home. 3 min read You took half the morning off work. You drove to the Tasheel centre. You waited in line. You handed over your documents. The person behind the counter flipped through them, looked up, and said: "The translation is missing a stamp. We can't process this." You drove home. The morning was wasted. The application is delayed. All because of a stamp. ## What Tasheel checks Tasheel service centres process applications for MOHRE — work permits, labour cards, and employment-related submissions. Every translated document goes through a quick visual check at the counter: - MOJ translator stamp. The physical stamp showing the translator's name, MOJ license number, and registration. This is the one most commonly missing. - Translator's signature. Must match the name on the stamp. - Active license number. Some counters check whether the license number is current. Expired licenses are rejected. - Attestation stamps on the original. If the original document required [](/services/attestation)attestation, those stamps must be visible. No attestation, no processing. ## The three reasons stamps go missing Reason 1: The translation isn't MOJ-certified. This is the most common issue. The document was translated by a [](/resources/moj-vs-certified)certified translator without MOJ registration. The translation might be accurate, but without the MOJ stamp, Tasheel won't accept it. You need a new translation by an MOJ-licensed translator. Reason 2: The stamp was on a different page. Some translations span multiple pages. The stamp and signature are usually on the last page. If pages got separated or a middle page was submitted without the stamped page, it looks incomplete at the counter. Reason 3: The license has expired. MOJ licenses are renewed periodically. If the translation was done months ago and the translator's license has since expired, some Tasheel counters flag it. The translation itself may still be valid, but the expired license creates uncertainty. ## How to prevent the wasted trip Before you leave home: Check every translated document. Look for the MOJ stamp, the translator's signature, and a license number. If you don't see all three, the document isn't ready for Tasheel. Keep all pages together. Staple or clip the translation to the original. Tasheel needs to see both — the original with attestation stamps and the translation with the MOJ stamp. Don't separate them. Check the original too. If your original document needs attestation — [](/blog/degree-attested-translated-what-does-that-mean)apostille or MOFA stamps — verify those are present. Tasheel checks the original and the translation as a set. Ask your PRO. If your company has a PRO handling the submission, they should check everything before going to Tasheel. A good PRO catches missing stamps before they become wasted trips. If your PRO didn't catch it, that's a process issue worth raising. ## The "come back tomorrow" culture Every expat in the UAE has heard "come back tomorrow" at least once. For translation issues, "come back tomorrow" is avoidable. The stamp check takes 10 seconds at home. If something's missing, we can fix it the same day in most cases. If Tasheel rejected your translation or you want to check your documents before making the trip, send them on WhatsApp — [+971 50 862 0217](https://wa.me/971508620217). We'll confirm whether they're ready or flag what's missing. ## Common questions ### What stamps does Tasheel check on translated documents? MOJ translator's stamp (name, license number), translator's signature, and active license number. For attested documents, they also check apostille or MOFA stamps on the original. ### Why was my certified translation rejected at Tasheel? Tasheel requires [](/resources/moj-vs-certified)MOJ-certified translation, not just certified. If your translator doesn't have an active MOJ license, the translation is rejected regardless of accuracy. ### Can I fix a missing stamp without a new translation? If the same MOJ-licensed translator did the work but forgot to stamp, they can add it. If the translation was done by an unlicensed translator, you need a completely new translation. One translator can't stamp another's work. ### Heading to Tasheel? Send your documents via WhatsApp first. We'll confirm everything is stamped and ready before you make the trip. [WhatsApp Your Documents](https://wa.me/971508620217) +971 50 862 0217 [Your document concierge](/about/#concierge-model) — we review before you pay. ## Related [](/resources/moj-vs-certified) ### MOJ vs Certified Translation Which stamp you need for which submission [](/blog/mohre-rejected-work-permit-translation) ### MOHRE Work Permit Rejected What happens when the degree translation is wrong [](/legal) ### Legal Translation Services MOJ-certified translation for government and courts