MOFA Attestation Dubai — Official Portal Guide
Complete the authority step through MOFA, then translate when required
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Get a Translation QuoteMOFA attestation verifies the authenticity of signatures and seals on documents issued inside or outside the UAE. Use the Ministry’s official channel for that authority step, then send the authority-ready document and receiving-authority requirement. We review the journey and complete the certified translation.
Start with the official MOFA service
Use the current MOFA Documents Attestation service. The official application asks for the issuing authority, document type, and destination, then determines the appropriate route.
For eligible digital documents issued in the UAE, the process can remain digital. MOFA currently lists birth, death, police-clearance, educational, medical, and marriage documents among the supported categories, subject to the issuing authority and the document carrying a verification feature.
Documents that are not eligible for the digital route may use an approved courier service provider. Documents issued outside the UAE follow the applicable UAE-mission route; check the mission’s official website because electronic availability varies by country.
Complete the MOFA-to-translation journey
Attestation authenticates the authority signatures or seals. Translation renders the document in the language required by the receiving authority. One does not replace the other.
Do not assume that translation must always happen at the same point in every journey. MOFA’s current requirements state that a non-digital original must be in Arabic or English, or accompanied by a legally certified translation. The receiving authority may have its own language requirement. Confirm both before paying for translation.
When translation is required, send:
- the complete document, including every stamp and appended page;
- the language requested by the receiving authority;
- the authority or submission for which the translation will be used; and
- the deadline.
We then quote and complete the relevant MOJ-certified legal translation, certificate translation, or document-specific translation.
Common translation paths after the authority step
- Degree and transcript translation for employment, equivalency, licensing, or study.
- Marriage certificate translation for family and legal submissions.
- Birth certificate translation for family, registration, and immigration files.
- Police clearance translation for immigration and professional requirements.
- Legal document translation for powers of attorney, judgments, contracts, and other formal records.
Before you submit
Use accurate document information. MOFA warns that incorrectly completed applications are rejected automatically. Keep the application reference, follow status in My Requests, and use the Ministry’s official verification channel for a completed digital attestation.
If you are unsure whether the document is ready to translate, send it with the receiving-authority requirement through WhatsApp. We assess the journey, identify the official authority channel for the relevant step, and complete the certified translation when ready.
How It Works
Check Document Eligibility
Identify the issuing authority, document type, and destination before opening the official MOFA application.
Apply Through MOFA
Sign in through the official channel, enter accurate document information, and follow the route assigned by MOFA.
Complete the Assigned Route
Eligible UAE-issued digital documents stay digital; other documents may use an approved courier or a UAE mission abroad.
Translate When Required
Send the completed document and receiving-authority requirement for a fixed MOJ-certified translation quote.
Official Route First
The Ministry's application—not a third party—determines the available attestation route for the document.
Document-Ready Translation
We review the completed document and the receiving-authority requirement before quoting translation.
MOJ-Certified Output
When translation is required, the finished translation follows the applicable MOJ-certified workflow.
Translation Readiness Check
Use the official MOFA service for the authority step, then send the authority-ready document and receiving-authority requirement. We review the journey and complete the certified translation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our translation services.
Where do I submit a MOFA attestation application?
Use the Ministry's official website, app, assigned courier route, or relevant UAE mission. Send the authority-ready document and destination requirement; we review the journey and complete the certified translation.
Can I apply for MOFA attestation online?
Yes. MOFA provides the service through its official website and UAE MOFA app. The application uses your document information to determine the available route.
Is every MOFA attestation fully digital?
No. Digital Attestation is limited to eligible UAE-issued digital documents that contain a verification feature such as a QR code, reference number, or barcode. Other documents may follow the approved-courier route.
How long does MOFA attestation take?
MOFA currently states that eligible digital attestation for UAE-issued documents can complete within two hours during official working hours. Approved-courier handling is listed as one to three business days, depending on the selected provider. Check the official service page for the current estimate.
How much does MOFA attestation cost?
Use MOFA's current Attestation Guide or official application for the applicable government fee. Send the authority-ready document and destination requirement; we review the translation need and provide the certified translation quote.
Do I need translation before or after MOFA attestation?
It depends on the document and receiving authority. MOFA states that non-digital original documents must be in Arabic or English, or accompanied by a legally certified translation. Confirm the route in the official application before ordering translation.
How do I track or verify a MOFA document?
Use My Requests in the official MOFA account for application status. MOFA also provides its official verification service for completed digital documents.
What if the document was issued outside the UAE?
MOFA directs applicants to the UAE mission in their country of residence and notes that availability varies by mission. Check that mission's official website before submitting.
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