Notarised translation

A notarised translation is a translation of a document by a professional translator whose signature is then certified by a notary. The notary does not check the quality of the translation as such — they confirm the translator’s identity and the authenticity of their signature on the translation. It is this combination of “translation + notarial certification” that turns ordinary text into a document accepted by government bodies, consulates, universities and banks.

We work with three types of personal documents. First, identity and civil status documents: passports, birth, marriage, divorce or death certificates, driving licences, military ID, vehicle registration documents and pension certificates. Second, education documents: school leaving certificates, diplomas with transcripts and academic record books. Third, medical documents: medical records, PCR test results and vaccination certificates. Each type has its own conventions for terminology and layout — see the pages for each document type below.

The standard turnaround for one document is 1 business day. If you need it urgently (for example, before a flight), we can translate and certify it within a few hours. You can bring the original to one of our offices in Moscow and the Moscow region or hand it to a courier, who will also deliver the finished translation back to you.

A common question is whether an apostille is also needed. If the document is going to a country that recognises the apostille (the Hague Convention) and that country requires an apostilled translation, the apostille is added separately — either to the original or to the notarised translation itself, depending on what the receiving authority asks for. We clarify this before starting, so the document does not have to be redone.