In short:
- Najiz is the Ministry of Justice’s online platform, through which many judgments and deeds are issued or made available.
- You typically need a judgment translated to use it abroad, or for a parent company, immigration authority or foreign bank.
- Accuracy in legal terms, case numbers and dates is what makes a translation usable.
- Every translation is checked by a second translator, and we can sign an NDA on request.
Court judgments and deeds are among the most sensitive documents we handle. They carry the parties’ names, case numbers, the operative part of the ruling, its reasoning and sometimes financial or family details the parties would rather keep private. When someone needs a Saudi court judgment translation for use abroad, one wrong term or number can stall the matter or even change its meaning. This guide explains when you need such a translation, what we check carefully and how to order it easily.
What is Najiz?
Najiz is the Ministry of Justice’s electronic platform in Saudi Arabia. It offers a wide range of judicial services online, such as viewing cases and judgments, notarial services and enforcement requests. Available services and how to access them change from time to time, so the official reference for any procedure is the platform itself and the Ministry of Justice website.
What matters for translation is that many judgments and deeds are now issued electronically with a reference number and a verification code, and clients send them to us as PDFs or photos. We translate everything shown on the document, including the verification details.
When do you need a judgment or deed translated?
Relying on a judgment abroad
If you obtained a judgment in Saudi Arabia and want to rely on it before a court or authority in another country, that body will usually ask for a certified translation into its language, and may also ask for legalisation or an apostille. Whether the judgment is recognised or enforced remains a decision for that country’s authorities under its own law.
Immigration and residency
Immigration authorities in some countries ask for certified translations of divorce, custody, name-change or other personal status judgments.
Parent companies and financial institutions
When a foreign company has a Saudi branch and a commercial or labour judgment is issued, head office needs to understand it precisely. The same goes for banks, insurers and auditors.
Personal use
Sometimes people simply need their lawyer back home to understand the judgment, or want a readable copy for the family.
Court documents we translate often
- Personal status judgments: divorce, custody, maintenance and paternity.
- Inheritance deeds and heirs certificates: often requested by banks and land registries abroad.
- Commercial and labour judgments: disputes between companies or between employer and employee.
- Enforcement decisions: relating to enforcing a judgment or an enforceable instrument.
- Deeds establishing a status: such as a name change or corrected details.
What we check carefully
Legal terminology
Arabic judicial terms have precise meanings, such as those for claimant, defendant, the operative part of the judgment, a ruling becoming final, and appeal. We choose equivalents that preserve the legal meaning rather than literal renderings that could mislead a reader in a different legal system. Where no exact equivalent exists, we use the closest recognised term and keep the meaning clear.
Case numbers, deed numbers and dates
Case numbers, deed numbers, hearing dates and judgment dates are carried over exactly, with the calendar stated. Hijri dates are kept, with the Gregorian equivalent in brackets where helpful.
Party and court names
Individuals’ names follow their passports where available; company names follow their commercial registration or official English documents. The court’s name and level are rendered clearly and consistently.
Amounts and obligations
Any sums, obligations or deadlines are checked figure by figure, because these are the parts legal and financial readers care about most.
Second-translator review and confidentiality
Every Almadani Translation document is checked by a second translator before it is stamped and signed. For judgments this is essential: the text is long and detailed, and it is easy to miss something. We treat court documents as confidential and can sign a non-disclosure agreement on request, which matters for companies and family cases alike.
Translation is not interpretation
We translate the judgment as issued. We do not explain its legal effect, the chances of enforcement or appeal. Those are questions for a qualified lawyer in the relevant country. Our job is to give that lawyer an accurate translation to work with.
Tips before you send the judgment
- Send the whole document: every page, including the stamp page and verification details.
- Tell us the country and authority: the target language and format may differ.
- Ask about legalisation first: if the authority wants an apostille or attestation, find out whether the stamps must be translated too. See our guide to MOFA attestation in Saudi Arabia.
- Share earlier translations: so names stay consistent across documents.
How to order
Send photos or the PDF on WhatsApp to +966569442222, available 24/7. We send a quote and delivery time before you confirm. We do not publish fixed prices, because length, language and turnaround set the price. You receive a stamped e-copy on WhatsApp plus a printed copy.
See our legal translation services and our Riyadh office page. We have been licensed since 1982 (licence No. 64, dated 19 February 1983) and have served more than 20,000 clients.
FAQ
Do you translate Najiz judgments in PDF format?
Yes. We translate the full judgment, including the deed number and any verification details shown.
Will foreign courts accept your translation?
Our translations are certified, stamped, signed and checked by a second translator, but acceptance is decided by the receiving authority. Some courts require their own sworn translators.
Can you explain what the judgment means?
No, we translate only. For the legal effect of a judgment, consult a qualified lawyer.
Do you translate into languages other than English?
Yes. We work with almost any language, including African languages.
Is my data safe?
We handle court documents confidentially and sign an NDA on request.
Note: This article is general information, not legal advice. Najiz and legalisation procedures change, and the receiving authority decides whether it accepts a translation and in what form. Always check the official websites.
Written by the Almadani Translation Team · Information last reviewed: October 2026