Appeals Court: “Dadgahe Tajdid Nazar” Court proceeding seeking revisions in primary court rulings
دادگاه تجدید نظر
Dispute Resolution Council: “Shoraye Hal-e- Ekhtelaf” An Iranian Dispute Resolution body that rules on
certain cases. شورای حل اختلاف
Absentia: “Hokme Ghiabi”: When one or the parties to a dispute is unaware of a pending legal
proceedings, or chose not to participate. حکم غیابی
Official Expert Opinion: “Karshenas Rasmi Dadgostari”: Individuals recognized by the judiciary branch as
sworn Expert in various fields to provide expert opinion for the judges making decision of legal matters.
کارشناس رسمی دادگستری
Rent: “Ejareh”: To Lease or sublease of a property or real estate. اجاره
Enforcement of a Judgement: “Ejray-e- Ahkam”: A final step of a ruling after a court ruling has been
finalized. A very important and independent part of a law suit. اجرای احکام
Official Deed: “Sanad Rasmi” A governmental issued documents to prove ownership of assets, real
estates, cars, ships and any other moveable or immovable property. سند رسمی
Contract Sale: ‘Bonchagh or Bonchaq”: A contract for sale of any asset in which the government has
issued a deed for drafted, signed, and legalized by both parties seller and buyer, ratified by a notary
public called “ sardaftar or mahzardar سردفتر ” on behalf of the Iranian government and Judiciary
Branch. بنچاق
Third Party: “Shakhs -e- Saales شخص ثالث”: A third party who is allowed by law to intervene in an already
initiated law suit.
Right of preemption: “Hagh –e- Shofe حق شفعه ”: Right of first refusal. A right of co-owner of a piece of
land who must being offered firstly to purchase a property before other buyers can.
Grievance: ‘Shekayat شکایت ” Criminal pleading to a court.
Power of Attorney: “Vekalatnameh or Vekalat Nameh وکالتنامه ”: A legal instrument forming a Principal-
Agent relationship. Read more
Ruling or Verdict: “Hokm or Hokm –e- Dadgah حکم دادگاه ”: Court ruling.
Final Judgment: “Hokm –e- Ghatei حکم قطعی ” : A court ruling that cannot be appealed in most cases.
Birth certificate: “Shenasnameh or Sejel شناسنامه یا سجل ”: A certificate of birth booklet that contains vital
record information. Read more.
Inheritance: “Ers ارث ” : a thing that is inherited.
Probate: “Enhesar –e- Verasat انحصار وراثت ”. The official establishment of heirs to a deceased person.
Refugee: ‘Panahandeh پناهنده ”: Individuals who has sought refuge to a foreign nation.
Void: “Ebtal ابطال ” The act of cancelling and nullifying a Deed or ruling.
Principal in a Power of Attorney: “ Movakel موکل ” : the person who bestows certain responsibilities to
an agent for performance.
Agent: “vakil وکیل ": The right of attorney-ship. A person accepting responsibilities on behalf of a
principal. Read more.
Ownership: “Malekkiat ملکیت ”: To own an asset or real estate.
Tax Certificate: “Maliat Bar Ers مالیات بر ارث ”. A certificate issued by Iranian Tax Agency to clear the sale
of an asset by collecting appropriate inheritance taxes. Read More.
Exit Permit: “Ejazeh Khorooj or Mohr –e- Khorooj اجازه خروج ”: A document or stamp issued by Iranian
government on passport, enabling the passport holder to leave the country of Iran. This stamp is
mandatory for married women and children under 18 years of age by their father who reside to Iran, in
order to leave the country with or without the husband.
Will: “Vassiatnameh or Vassiat nameh وصیت نامه ”: An Iranian legal document containing instructions as
to what should be done with one's money and property after one's death.
Tenant: “Mostajer مستاجر ”: A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.
Prospective Soldiers: “Mashmool Sarbazi مشمولین سربازی”: A male Iranian individual who is expected or
expecting to join compulsory military Services.
Summon: “Ehzarieh احضاریه ” : Authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present, especially as
a defendant or witness in an Iranian law of court.
Land: “Zamin زمین ”: Real property, real estate (and all that grows thereon), and the right to minerals
underneath and the airspace over it. It may include improvements like buildings, but not necessarily.
Store Front: “Maghazeh or Maqazeh مغازه ”: A shop. A store front or a shop in Iranian legal terminology
consist of two different kind of ownership. The ownership of the land of that shop which is called
“melkiat”, and the right of usage of that store front which is called “Sarghofli سرقفلی ” or goodwill in
English. In Iran, both the ownership and the goodwill can be conveyed to others in a sale agreement.
Landlord: “Moojer موجر”: The owner of real estate, such as a house, apartment building, or land, that is
leased or rented to another person or entity.
Subdivision: “Tafkik تفکیک ”: A tract of land subdivided into lots to provide streets and sewers for
the subdivision.
Forced Subdivision: “Efraz افراز ”: A forced action ordered by court for a tract of land subdivided into lots
to provide streets and sewers for the subdivision without the consent of one or more owners.
Vital Deed Registration Office: “Edareh Sabt -e- Ahval اداره ثبت احوال”: An Iranian agency responsible for
issuance of birth certificates, and registration of vital life events such as marriage, birth, divorce, and
death of an individual.
Office of Deed and Property Registration or Recordation: “Edare –e- Sabt Asnad va Amlak Iran اداره ثبت
اسناد و املاک کشور”: An Iranian agency responsible for registration and recordation of related issues with
any personal property, real estate and corporations.
Municipality: “Shahrdari شهرداری ”. An Iranian entity for management of cities. City Hall.
Urban Planning Agency: “Zamin Shahriزمین شهری ”. An Iranian agency responsible for regulating the
existing land in urbanized areas of Iran.
Passport: “Gozarnameh or Gozar Nameh گذرنامه ”: A travel documents issued in Iran’s passport offices or
Iranian consulate offices abroad.
Crime: “Jorm جرم ”: An illegal act that is punishable by jail.
Office of Natural Resources: “ Edareh Manabe Tabiei اداره منابع طبیعی ”: An Iranian agency responsible for
regulating natural resources.
Death Certificate: “Govahi foat or Govahi Marg گواهی فوت ”: A certificate issued by Iranian Municipality
to register death of an individual.
Pension: “Bazneshastegi بازنشستگی ”: Money paid to individual for their retirement.
“Mikhak” Portal: A portal for Iranian individuals to manage their consulate needs. Can be find at:
https://mikhak.mfa.gov.ir/form/landing.xhtml
Marriage License: “Sand –e- Ezdevaj سند ازدواج ”: A deed issued by a notary public in Iran or Iranian
Consulates abroad that records all the necessary information pertaining a marriage between to
individuals.
Divorce License: “Sanad –e- Talagh سند طلاق ”: A deed issued by a notary public in Iran or Iranian
Consulates abroad that records all the necessary information pertaining a divorce between to
individuals.
Proof of Lineage: “ Esbat –e- Nasab اثبات نسب ”: A court proceeding that must occur in an Iranian court
for proving one’s lineage to their parents.
Guardianship of parents: “Kefalat کفالت ”: A form of exemption for compulsory military through
guardianship of parents for Iranian male individuals above 18 years of age.
Police Certificate: “Soo –e- Pishineh or Sooe Pishineh سوء پیشینه ”: A Police certificate needed for
immigration purposes issues from Iranian Police Agency.
Driver’s License: “Govahinameh Ranandeg گواهینامه رانندگی ”: An Iranian document issued by police for
operation of any vehicle.
Immovable Property: “Amval Gheyr Manghoul or Amval Gheir Manghool اموال غیر منقول ”: is real estate,
including a house, barn, shed, pool, deck and any real estate that cannot be picked up and moved.
