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Common questions about the legal translation process
Legal translation is the translation of contracts, powers of attorney, court decisions and other legal texts into the target language while preserving their meaning, terminology and document structure. Defined terms, clause numbers, cross-references and annexes are considered together. Translation services do not constitute legal advice or an assessment of the legal sufficiency of a document.
Contracts and protocols, powers of attorney and letters of consent, court decisions, case files, and company and commercial registry documents can be translated. Annexes, tables and any certification statements are also assessed as part of the scope. The institution receiving the document, target language and required form of certification should be provided before work begins.
Whether the original document is required depends on the document type, notarial practice and the requirements of the receiving institution. A preliminary review and translation can be prepared from a legible scan or photograph. However, this does not remove any requirement to present the original. We confirm whether the original document or a certified copy is needed before the procedure begins.
Delivery time is planned according to the language pair, document volume, area of law, complexity of the text, file legibility and review requirements. If a sworn translator’s signature, notarisation or physical delivery is required, these stages are also included in the schedule. You should provide the application deadline or hearing date with the document. The confirmed delivery date is provided after the file and scope of work have been reviewed.
Yes. You can send your documents through our website contact channels, by email or via WhatsApp to receive a remote quotation and translation service. Simply provide a legible file, the target language, intended use and delivery expectations. However, the original document, authorisation or physical delivery may be required for notarial or other official procedures. Digital and printed delivery options are arranged according to your needs.
Legal translation refers to content that requires expertise in the field of law. A sworn translation is prepared and signed by a translator who has taken an oath before a notary for the relevant language. Depending on its intended use, a legal text may also be prepared as a sworn translation and may additionally require notarisation. The current requirements of the receiving institution determine which certification is needed.
Notarisation is not automatically required for every legal translation. It is needed when the institution receiving the document requires a notarised translation. Examples may include the use of foreign documents in certain land registry, civil registry, citizenship and notarial procedures. The same requirement does not apply to every application. Stating where the document will be used allows the correct certification process and total cost to be determined from the outset. For a notarised translation, the translation prepared by a sworn translator is additionally certified by a notary. Notarial certification does not mean that the notary retranslates the text or reviews it linguistically.
Defined terms, party names and recurring expressions are used consistently throughout the text. Clause numbers, cross-references, dates, amounts, case numbers and annexes are checked against the source document. Terminology choices, meaning and document formatting are reviewed together during the pre-delivery check. If your organisation has an approved terminology list or template, you may provide it before work begins.
The translation price is calculated according to the language pair, text volume, subject area, file legibility, delivery time and formatting requirements. Sworn translation, notarisation and additional services also affect the scope. After reviewing your document, we prepare a quotation stating which charges are included. General prices given without seeing the document may not constitute a firm quotation. The quotation also states separately whether notarial fees or other official procedure costs are included.
Client documents are handled only for the purposes and within the authority required to provide the service. Necessary information is shared with those involved in the translation and review process; where notarial or other official procedures apply, the scope of disclosure is determined accordingly. Data retention and personal data processing are managed in accordance with applicable requirements. You may share any special confidentiality requirements before work begins.
Information Note: These answers are for general information only. They do not constitute legal advice, definitive instructions for your specific procedure or a guarantee that an application will be accepted. Requirements may vary depending on the institution, country, document type and notarial practice. Current acceptance requirements should be confirmed with the relevant institution before proceeding.
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