Whether you're applying for a UAE residence visa, enrolling your child in school, or processing family-related legal matters, your birth certificate must be officially translated and attested to be accepted by UAE authorities. LangPros provides certified translation and full attestation services for birth certificates in Dubai — handled by legal experts who know exactly what government bodies require.

Our birth certificate services

  • Certified translation (Arabic ↔ English and 30+ languages)
  • Notarisation and legal certification
  • MOFA attestation in the UAE
  • Embassy legalisation for use abroad
  • Apostille facilitation for eligible countries
  • Urgent / same-day processing available

Common situations that require attestation

  • UAE residency visa applications
  • School and university enrolment
  • Marriage registration in the UAE
  • Child custody or guardianship proceedings
  • Social security and benefits claims
  • Passport applications or renewals
  • Sponsoring family members for UAE residence

How it works

1
Submit your document
Send us a scan or bring in your original certificate.
2
Certified translation
Our legal translators produce a government-accepted certified copy.
3
Notarisation & attestation
We handle MOFA attestation and any required embassy legalisation.
4
Delivery
Receive your documents, ready for submission to any UAE authority.

Requirements for a valid birth certificate in the UAE

UAE authorities typically require attested birth certificates to contain the following details. If your original document is incomplete, we can advise on the best course of action.

Child's full name, date, and place of birth
Child's sex and birth type (single, twin, etc.)
Full names of both parents, including mother's maiden name
Parents' place and date of birth
Parents' city and country of residence
Official seal of the issuing authority

Frequently asked questions

Standard processing takes 3–5 business days. We also offer urgent same-day or next-day service for time-sensitive cases — contact us to check availability.

Yes. We work with birth certificates issued in any country and will advise you on the specific attestation chain required depending on your origin country and intended use in the UAE.

For certified translation, a clear scan or photocopy is generally acceptable. However, for MOFA attestation, the original document — or an officially certified copy from the issuing authority — is typically required.

Fees depend on the origin country, language pair, and whether full attestation is required. Contact us for a free quote — we respond within one business hour.