Arabic Birth Certificate to English for MoJ and MoFA Attestation
AED 150 for legal translation into English, delivered in 24 hours after review.
This page comes from a real WhatsApp question. The customer had an Arabic birth certificate, needed to use it outside the UAE, and asked whether MoFA should stamp the original first or the English translation later.
The legal translator's answer was practical: translate into English first, then handle MoJ attestation on the translation, then MoFA attestation on the translation. One caveat remained. If the original certificate carries an old MoFA stamp, MoFA may request a fresh one.
What the Customer Was Really Asking
The simple request
"I need to translate a birth certificate from Arabic to English." That part was straightforward and quoteable at AED 150.
The real concern
The document was for use outside the UAE. The customer wanted the MoFA stamp on the English translation, not only on the Arabic original.
That distinction matters. A translation quote is one product. MoJ and MoFA attestation are authority steps around the translated copy. The order should be confirmed before payment, especially when older stamps appear on the original certificate.
Attestation Path for This Case
Check the destination first
The customer needed the birth certificate for use outside the UAE. That changed the order from a simple translation quote to an attestation route check.
Translate Arabic to English
The legal translator quoted AED 150 for Arabic to English legal translation, with a 24-hour turnaround after the certificate is readable.
Use the MoJ portal for the translation
After the English translation is ready, the customer can handle MoJ attestation on the translation through the MoJ portal.
Use the MoFA portal after MoJ
The next step is MoFA attestation on the translated copy. Portal fees and authority decisions are separate from the translation fee.
Expect an original-document check
If the original certificate has an old MoFA stamp, MoFA may ask for a new MoFA attestation on the original before accepting the translation path.
Why the Old MoFA Stamp May Not Settle It
The certificate shown in the WhatsApp exchange had existing official stamps. The customer compared it with another child's certificate and noticed that the English version carried the MoFA stamp.
The translator still warned that an old MoFA stamp on the original may not be enough. A portal reviewer can ask for a fresh MoFA attestation on the original before accepting the translation for later attestation.
For current authority handling, use the official MoFA Documents Attestation service and the MoJ portal. The translation page can guide the order, but the authority portal controls the final decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our translation services.
How much is Arabic to English birth certificate translation for this route?
The translation price from the WhatsApp case is AED 150 for legal translation into English. The quote was for the translation itself, not the later MoJ or MoFA portal attestation fees.
How long does the Arabic to English birth certificate translation take?
The legal translator quoted 24 hours after reviewing the certificate. The timeline can change if the scan is unclear, if names need confirmation, or if authority instructions need review before work starts.
Should MoFA attestation happen before or after translation?
For this case, the translator advised legal translation into English first, then MoJ attestation on the translation through the MoJ portal, then MoFA attestation on the translation through the MoFA portal. MoFA may still request a fresh attestation on the original if an old stamp is no longer accepted.
Does the AED 150 include MoJ and MoFA attestation?
No. AED 150 covers the Arabic to English legal translation. MoJ attestation on the translation, MoFA attestation on the translation, and any new MoFA attestation on the original are separate authority steps.
What if my original birth certificate already has a MoFA stamp?
If the original MoFA stamp is old, the authority may ask for a new MoFA attestation on the original. The translator flagged that risk in this WhatsApp case so the customer would not assume the old stamp was enough.
Can I do the MoJ and MoFA attestation myself?
Yes. In this case, the customer was told they could handle MoJ attestation on the translation through the MoJ portal and MoFA attestation through the MoFA portal. We can explain the order, but the portals and authority decisions remain separate from the translation fee.
Need This Birth Certificate Route Checked?
Send the certificate and tell us where it will be used. We will confirm the translation price and flag the MoJ or MoFA steps before payment.