Arabic Notarised Translation

Notarised Arabic translation is required whenever a UK document needs enhanced legal verification for use in an Arabic-speaking country. While a standard certified translation is sufficient for many purposes, certain authorities and institutions in Arab countries specifically require notarisation — a higher level of authentication where a UK notary public verifies the translator's identity and confirms the translation under oath.

Common situations requiring notarised Arabic translation include:

• Submitting UK documents to Arab embassies — Most Arab embassies in London require notarised translations when processing visa applications, family reunion requests, or document attestation. The Saudi, UAE, Egyptian, and Jordanian embassies all have specific notarisation requirements.
• Company registration in Arab countries — Setting up a business in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, or other Gulf states typically requires notarised translations of UK company documents including articles of association, certificates of incorporation, director appointments, and memoranda of understanding.
• Court submissions in Gulf states — Legal proceedings in Saudi, Emirati, and other Arab courts require all foreign-language evidence to be submitted as notarised translations. This applies to contracts, witness statements, expert reports, and supporting documentation.
• Property purchases in Arab countries — Buying property in Dubai, Riyadh, or other Arab cities often requires notarised translations of UK financial documents, proof of funds, and identity documents.

The key difference between certified and notarised translation is the level of verification. A certified translation includes the translator's signed declaration of accuracy. A notarised translation adds an additional layer — a UK notary public independently verifies the translator's identity and qualifications, then applies their official seal and signature. This additional verification is what foreign authorities require for legal proceedings and official submissions.

Many clients are unsure about what notarisation involves and how long it takes. Here is the step-by-step process we follow for every notarised Arabic translation:

• Step 1: Professional translation — Our qualified Arabic translator produces a certified translation of your document, complete with a signed declaration of accuracy and the translator's professional credentials.
• Step 2: Preparation for notary — We prepare the translation package in the format required by the notary, binding the original document and translation together with the appropriate cover sheets and declarations.
• Step 3: Notary appointment — We attend the notary appointment on your behalf. The UK notary public verifies the translator's identity, confirms their qualifications, and witnesses the translator's oath that the translation is accurate and complete.
• Step 4: Notary verification — The notary applies their official seal and signature to the translation, creating a notarial certificate that confirms the document has been properly verified. This notarial act gives the translation enhanced legal standing for international use.

We handle everything. You do not need to attend any appointments or visit a notary yourself. Simply send us your document, and we return a fully notarised Arabic translation ready for submission to your target authority.

Most notarised Arabic translations are completed within 1-2 business days from receipt of the original document. For urgent requests, same-day notarisation is available — contact us to discuss your deadline.

If your document also requires an apostille (FCDO legalisation) for use in Hague Convention countries like the UAE, Bahrain, or Oman, we can arrange the additional legalisation step as part of the same service. For non-Hague countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, we handle the embassy attestation route instead.