What documents do I need to enforce a bounced cheque in the UAE?

To enforce a bounced cheque through the UAE execution court, the core documents revolve around proving the cheque and its non-payment. In general you will need the original cheque itself and the bank's evidence that it was not paid (and, where applicable, confirmation of any partial payment made), since 2 January 2022 under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020 that returned cheque acts as an executory instrument you can enforce directly. You will also typically need your identification, the debtor's details, and any supporting records of the underlying transaction or agreement. Translations into Arabic and authentication may be required for some documents, and the court will have its own filing forms. Because the precise list, formatting and any court fees are set by the competent court and can vary by emirate, confirm the exact requirements with that court before filing rather than relying on a generic checklist. Preparing a complete, correctly formatted file helps avoid delays. For help assembling and filing an execution file correctly, you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI.