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Service Steps

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Take the Test

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Take the Oath

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Receive a Digital Legal Translator Card

Conditions for obtaining the service (you must know)

  • Criminal status: The applicant must be of good conduct and has not previously been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor against honor or trust, even if he has been rehabilitated.
  • Employment contract: There must be an existing employment contract between the translator and the translation office.
  • A valid office license for commercial activity such as a translation office in the case of (the applicant is an office owner).
  • Taking into account the conditions stipulated in Article (5) of the Decree-Law, the following requirements are required for a sign language interpreter to be registered in the roster:
    • To be highly competent in communicating in sign language and spoken language.
    • To be understanding of the deaf, their characteristics, and culture.
    • To have direct contact with deaf individuals and groups in various places, such as deaf clubs and events.
    • To have diverse skills for different translation situations, such as educational, health, legal, television, and others.
  • His practical experience in the field of translation should not be less than five years following graduation, and the citizen is excluded from the period of experience.
  • Academic qualification: Must have an accredited qualification from a recognized university or institute.
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Requirements and Documents

  • Academic Qualification: Must hold a recognized qualification from an accredited university or institute.
  • Employment Contract: There must be an existing employment contract between the translator and the translation office.
  • Professional Insurance Policy: A copy of the professional liability insurance policy valid for 3 years from the date of registration expiry, issued by an insurance company accredited in the country.
  • Experience Certificate: Must have at least five years of practical experience in the field of translation after graduation; citizens are exempt from the experience requirement.
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Service Fee Details

  1. Legal Translator Registration Fee: AED 300
  2. Legal Translator Registration Fee: AED 3,000
  3. Government employees are exempt from fees
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Average Service Completion Time

The overall service completion period depends on the specific dates of the exam and oath taking

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Payment Channels

Apple Pay Google Pay Additional Payment Method Visa MasterCard

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Service Delivery Channels

Internet Phone Mobile

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Working Hours

24/7 via the website or mobile application

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Target Audience

Individuals (Resident/Government Employee/Citizen)

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Service Type From government to individuals 4
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Department/Department Department of Lawyers and Translators Affairs
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procedural Procedural
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Priority No
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Prerquiste service No
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Sub/Supplementary Secondary
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