Check 01Condition
Damage and alterations
Erasures, unverified amendments, illegible seals and missing fragments can cause refusal. It is best to show us the document before translation.
Translation + notarisation
Notarised translation in one visit
We translate the document, agree the spelling of names and arrange notarisation of the translator’s signature. The correct presentation for the receiving authority is checked at the outset.
1 daytypical for personal documents
30+translation languages
1 ordertranslation, copy, binding and delivery
Checking the original
What can prevent
notarisation
Check 02Complete set
Signatures and pages
We check the date, signatures, seals and binding of multi-page documents. Requirements vary with the type of original.
Check 03Country
Foreign documents
An apostille or consular legalisation may be required before notarised translation. International agreements and the intended use determine any exemptions.
Check the procedureChecked first
The translated name must match a document where it already appears in Latin characters.
Before work begins, we ask for a passport or another document with the required spelling. This prevents inconsistencies when the translation is submitted.
Most often
Documents we certify
every day
Passports and identity documents
We agree the spelling of names and include every page, visa, stamp and annotation in the translation.
Civil-status certificates
Dates, place of registration, names and registry office details are checked before notarisation.
Degrees, school certificates and transcripts
We translate institution names, subjects, grades and all information shown in the transcript.
Certificates and extracts
We check validity dates, signatures and seals, then confirm whether the original is required.
Powers of attorney and consents
Powers, participant names and the method of binding the translation are agreed before notarisation.
Corporate documents
Articles, extracts and resolutions use consistent company names and verified details.
The result
Certified in the form
the recipient requires
The notary certifies the translator’s signature, not the contents of the original. We therefore establish in advance whether the translation must be bound to the original, a copy or issued separately.
With a notarised copy
The notary certifies the copy first, and the translation is then bound to it.
With the original
The translation is bound directly to the document where this is permitted and required.
Separate translation
The translation is issued independently with notarisation of the translator’s signature.
Procedure
From photograph to original
Review
We check the document and the receiving authority’s requirements.
Agreement
Names, format, price and deadline are fixed.
Translation
The document is translated and editorially reviewed.
Notary
We notarise, bind and deliver the finished document.
Before notarisation
Questions about notarised translation
What does the notary certify?
The notary certifies the authenticity of the translator’s signature. This does not verify the facts in the source document or confirm that the original itself is valid.
Is the original always required?
Not always. A translation may be bound to the original, to a notarised copy or issued separately. The correct option depends on the document and the receiving authority’s requirements.
Can a translation be notarised from a photograph?
A photograph is useful for starting the translation and obtaining a quote. The notarial act may require the original or a notarised copy. We check this before work begins.
Should the spelling of names be agreed in advance?
Yes. Send the passport page or another document showing the established Latin spelling. We will use it consistently throughout the translation.
When is an agency stamp sufficient?
An agency stamp is suitable when the receiving organisation accepts it. Public authorities often require notarisation, so it is best to confirm their requirements before ordering.
Quote in 15 minutes
Send a photograph of the document
We will confirm the total for translation, notarisation and any required copies.