Translating the Enforcement Document and Related Document Requirements
Key rule: when filing an enforcement application through Najiz, upload a copy of the enforcement document and, if the document is not in Arabic, upload its Arabic translation. The service covers financial, direct-enforcement, and personal-status applications, while supporting documents remain dependent on the document type and procedure. The published service instructions do not state a general requirement that every translation be certified or notarized, so that requirement should not be assumed from the upload instruction alone. Ratification and foreign documents: if ratification of a translation of a document issued abroad is sought, MOFA ratification conditions apply. These include the required attestation chain on the original and a translation that faithfully reflects the document, subject to the published conditions. For a foreign court instrument submitted for ratification, MOFA states that it must be translated into Arabic by an accredited and reliable entity before submission for ratification. A foreign judgment or order also requires supporting evidence: an official copy with the enforcement statement, proof of finality, enforceability, and competent issuance, and notice evidence where the judgment was issued in absentia. Requirements may vary with the document, country, and procedure; follow the official requirements that apply to the particular case.
- A non-Arabic enforcement document and its Arabic translation.
- A foreign judgment or order: an official copy bearing or accompanied by the enforcement statement.
- Evidence that the foreign judgment or order is final, enforceable, and issued by a competent judicial authority.
- For a judgment in absentia, a certified true copy of the judgment notice or another document establishing proper notice.
- A foreign court instrument where its translation is submitted for ratification.
- The original foreign-issued document and its required attestation chain when ratification of its translation is requested.
1. Identify the application and document. Identify the Najiz enforcement-application type and the enforcement document to be filed. The service includes financial, direct-enforcement, and personal-status applications.
2. Check the document language. If the enforcement document is not in Arabic, prepare its Arabic translation for upload with the application.
3. Prepare clear document copies. Keep clear copies of the document and translation. The published filing instructions do not prescribe a universal translation-certification or notarization format.
4. Add foreign judgment or order evidence where applicable. Collect the official copy with the enforcement statement, evidence of finality, enforceability, and competent issuance, and notice evidence for a judgment in absentia.
5. Determine whether ratification applies to your procedure. If requesting ratification of a translation of a foreign-issued document, verify the required attestation chain on the original. For a foreign court instrument submitted for ratification, use an Arabic translation by an accredited and reliable entity before submitting it for ratification.
6. Complete other applicable service requirements. Complete the Najiz profile, ensure there is an active IBAN linked to the applicant's ID, and attach documents required for the document type. If an agent files, ensure the power of attorney includes the appropriate enforcement-application and declaration powers, and provide the debtor details.
7. Upload, file, and track. Upload the required files and submit through Najiz, then retain the application number to track its status through the platform.
| Document type | Common use | Note |
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Is an Arabic translation required when the enforcement document is not in Arabic?
Yes. When filing an enforcement application, an Arabic translation is uploaded if the enforcement document is not in Arabic.
Does Najiz require the translation to be certified or notarized?
The published enforcement-application service instructions do not state certification or notarization as a general requirement. Other requirements may arise depending on the document or procedure.
Is an English translation of the enforcement document sufficient?
No. The published instruction calls for an Arabic translation when the original is not in Arabic and does not support relying only on an English translation.
Does the translation rule apply to financial enforcement applications?
Yes. The service includes financial enforcement applications, and the instruction to upload an Arabic translation applies where the enforcement document is not in Arabic.
Does it apply to direct enforcement?
The service includes direct enforcement. Upload an Arabic translation if the document is not in Arabic, while supporting documents may vary by document type.
Does it apply to personal-status enforcement?
The service includes personal-status enforcement applications. The referenced instructions do not publish a detailed translation list for every document in this category.
What additional documents apply to a foreign judgment or order?
They include an official copy bearing or accompanied by the enforcement statement, evidence that the judgment or order is final, enforceable, and issued by a competent judicial authority. For a judgment in absentia, proper-notice evidence is also required.
Do the requirements also cover a foreign order?
Yes. The supporting-evidence requirements expressly cover a foreign judgment or order.
When does MOFA require translation of a foreign court instrument?
When the instrument is submitted for ratification, MOFA requires an Arabic translation by an accredited and reliable entity before it is submitted for ratification.
Is MOFA ratification required for every translation uploaded to Najiz?
The published instructions do not establish this as a general rule. Najiz addresses uploading the translation, while MOFA addresses the ratification pathway and its conditions when ratification is requested.
What is required of the original when ratification of a translation of a foreign-issued document is requested?
The original must carry the required attestation chain, ending with an authorized MOFA stamp and signature, subject to the document type and procedure.
Is there an official comprehensive list of translators accepted for enforcement applications?
The published instructions do not establish a comprehensive list or a universal translator-licensing rule for all enforcement applications. The accredited-and-reliable-entity requirement is stated for a foreign court instrument in the ratification pathway.
Must every attachment be translated?
The sources do not establish a universal rule for every attachment. The express rule concerns the non-Arabic enforcement document, while attachments may depend on the document type and procedure.
Do the instructions specify a translation file format or page limit?
No. The published instructions do not specify a translation file format or page limit.
How do I track the application after filing?
After filing, retain the application number provided in the notification and track the application's status through Najiz.
This guide is for general information and is not legal or consular advice. Always verify current requirements with the receiving authority.