Legal Translation Egypt

Legal Translation in Egypt — Complete Guide 2026

Legal translation is a critical service for anyone dealing with official documents in Egypt — whether for court proceedings, government agencies, business transactions, or personal matters. A properly translated and notarized document can mean the difference between success and failure in legal matters. Understanding the legal translation system in Egypt ensures your documents are accepted and your rights are protected.

What is Legal Translation in Egypt?

Legal translation (ترجمة قانونية) in Egypt refers to the official translation of documents from one language to another for use in legal proceedings, government agencies, or official purposes. Unlike regular translation, legal translation must be performed by a translator authorized by the Egyptian Ministry of Justice and must be notarized to be legally valid.

Egyptian law requires that certain documents be translated into Arabic for use in courts and government offices. The translation must be accurate, complete, and carry the official stamp and signature of an authorized translator. This ensures the integrity and reliability of translated documents in legal and administrative contexts.

Types of Legal Translation Services

1. Certified Translation: Performed by a Ministry of Justice-authorized translator who certifies the accuracy and completeness of the translation. The translator stamps and signs the document, certifying that it is a true and accurate translation of the original. This is suitable for most official purposes.

2. Notarized Translation: In addition to the translator's certification, the document is notarized by the Ministry of Justice. This adds an extra layer of legal validity and is required for court proceedings, government submissions, and many official transactions. Notarized translation carries the highest level of legal authority.

3. Court Translation: Specialized translation for court proceedings, including translation of judgments, legal briefs, witness statements, and evidence documents. Court translators must be specifically authorized to work with judicial documents.

4. Document Authentication: For documents intended for international use, authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, apostille, or embassy attestation may be required. This process validates the translation for use in foreign jurisdictions.

Documents Requiring Legal Translation

• Personal documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees
• Academic documents: University degrees, transcripts, professional certifications
• Legal documents: Court judgments, contracts, power of attorney, wills
• Business documents: Commercial registers, tax certificates, company articles of association
• Immigration documents: Passports, residency permits, work permits, police clearances
• Medical documents: Medical reports, health certificates, insurance documents
• Real estate documents: Property deeds, sale contracts, rental agreements

Languages We Support

Our translation team includes native speakers and certified translators for over 15 languages, including: Arabic, English, Russian, German, French, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Romanian, and more. All translations are performed by native speakers of the target language with legal expertise.

The Translation Process

Step 1 — Document Submission: Submit your original documents (or clear scans) with instructions on the required translation language and purpose.

Step 2 — Translation: Our authorized translator performs the translation, ensuring accuracy of legal terminology and compliance with official formatting requirements.

Step 3 — Quality Review: The translation is reviewed by a second linguist to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Step 4 — Certification/Notarization: The translation is certified by the authorized translator and, if required, notarized by the Ministry of Justice.

Step 5 — Authentication (if needed): For international use, we handle apostille, embassy attestation, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication.

Costs and Processing Times

Standard Translation: 200-500 EGP per page for common language pairs (Arabic-English, Arabic-French). Processing: 1-3 business days. Rare Languages: 300-800 EGP per page for less common languages. Notarization: Additional 50-200 EGP per document. Express Service: Same-day processing available at 50% premium. Authentication: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 200-500 EGP. We provide complete cost estimates before beginning work.

Why Choose Our Translation Service

With over 15 years of experience in legal translation in Egypt, we offer: Ministry of Justice-authorized translators, native speakers for all supported languages, legal expertise ensuring accurate terminology, same-day express service, notarization and authentication services, and competitive pricing with complete transparency. Our translations are accepted by all Egyptian courts, government agencies, and international institutions.