Handling the affairs of a deceased family member is difficult enough without paperwork complications. Whether you need to settle an estate, claim insurance, update <a href='/industries/real-estate/'>property records</a>, or close accounts, we handle death certificate translation with the care and efficiency the situation requires. We review each document to ensure it meets UAE authority requirements before proceeding.
Include all pages, stamps, and any additional documentation such as hospital records or court orders.
MOJ-licensed legal translator creates an accurate translation suitable for legal and financial institutions.
Collect in Dubai or arrange courier to your address. Digital PDF sent immediately upon completion.
We understand this is a difficult time. Documents are processed with sensitivity and discretion.
Translations formatted for UAE courts, banks, and other institutions handling estate matters.
When timing is critical for estate deadlines, express and VIP options are available.
UAE courts require certified death certificate translations when processing inheritance cases, particularly when the deceased was a foreign national or when foreign documents are involved.
The translation must accurately reflect all details including date, place, and cause of death as recorded on the original certificate.
UAE banks require death certificate translations to release funds, close accounts, or transfer assets to beneficiaries. Each bank has specific documentation requirements.
We can advise on the format typically requested by major UAE banks.
Life insurance providers and other insurers require certified translations of death certificates to process claims. The translation must meet the insurer's documentation standards.
Prompt translation helps avoid delays in claim processing.
Transferring property, vehicles, or other registered assets from a deceased person requires death certificate translation as part of the transfer documentation.
Land departments and vehicle registration authorities accept MOJ-certified translations.
If the death occurred in the UAE, the certificate is typically issued in Arabic. You may need an English translation for foreign embassies, insurance companies, or international legal proceedings.
We can translate Arabic death certificates into English while maintaining accuracy.
Foreign death certificates typically need attestation before use in the UAE. The attestation chain usually includes: issuing authority, home country Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE Embassy, and UAE MOFA.
We verify attestation status during our pre-validation review.
Some situations require translation of additional documents beyond the death certificate, such as hospital records, autopsy reports, or court orders.
Let us know your complete needs so we can provide a package quote.
Every death certificate translation includes these deliverables:
Sent via WhatsApp and email within your chosen timeframe. Suitable for initial submissions to banks and insurers.
Physical copy with the official Ministry of Justice stamp, QR verification code, and translator license details.
Additional stamped copies available. Estate matters often require multiple copies for different institutions.
Free delivery across Dubai. Next-day delivery to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other Emirates.
Choose the service level that matches your timeline:
24-hour delivery
6-hour delivery
1-hour draft
At minimum, you need a certified translation of the death certificate. Depending on the situation, you may also need translations of the will, marriage certificate, birth certificates of heirs, and property documents. We can advise on requirements based on your specific case.
Standard service delivers within 24 hours. Express service completes in 6 hours. VIP Concierge provides 1-hour drafts when timing is critical for estate deadlines. We understand that delays can have real consequences in these situations.
Yes. Our MOJ-certified death certificate translations are accepted by all major UAE banks for account closures, fund releases, and beneficiary transfers. The translation includes all elements required by banking regulations.
For most official UAE uses, yes. Foreign death certificates typically need attestation through your home country authorities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE Embassy, and UAE MOFA. We check this during our free pre-validation review.
Send your document via WhatsApp for a free assessment. We will confirm requirements and provide a quote within 15 minutes during working hours.
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