Everything you need to know about certified translations

Certified translations are translations that are officially recognized for legal or official purposes. A certified translation is performed by a professional translator who guarantees the accuracy and completeness of the translated document. The translator typically provides a signed statement, known as a certification, affirming that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document.

Digital signatures on documents from EAEU countries will receive legal status

Electronic signatures for document exchange between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will receive unified verification. This is reported by 'Vedomosti'..

The authorities of Iceland have updated the recommendations for apostille certification

On the Icelandic government services website, an updated recommendation for document apostille certification was posted in 2025.

Legalization and recognition of diplomas in Japan

The system in Japan for foreign-educated individuals seeking admission to educational institutions reflects flexibility in acknowledging diverse educational backgrounds while maintaining standards

Apostille, consular legalization and recognition of educational degrees issued in Ukraine

The recognition of educational documents issued in Ukraine is an important step for individuals who intend to utilize their qualifications in Europe and the United States. Certain procedures such as apostille, legalization, and recognition need to be carried out to ensure the recognition of Ukrainian diplomas in other countries.

Apostille, legalization and recognition of diplomas issued in Spain

Degrees, certificates and other educational documents issued in Spain have no legal force abroad. Therefore, an apostille may be required in a number of cases, most notably when enrolling in graduate or post-graduate studies.

Apostille, legalization and recognition of degrees issued in Switzerland

Degrees, certificates and other educational documents issued in Switzerland have no legal force abroad. Therefore, an apostille may be required in a number of cases, most notably when enrolling in graduate or post-graduate studies.

The five most common mistakes when translating documents for use abroad

Translation of official documents for use abroad may at first seem like a simple and uncomplicated procedure. After all, there are many translation agencies in almost every country. But it is not that simple, and therefore we are often contacted by people who have already tried to translate documents on their own, lost time and money, and eventually have to do everything in a proper way.

Why not save money with a certified translation?

Our customers often do not know whether it is worth preparing an official, certified translation for their documents for use abroad.

Apostille and notarization: the difference and features of the application

The legalization of documents, as well as notarization of their copies and translations, is a very specific field of activity that most people rarely come across. Therefore, it is quite natural that those who urgently need to prepare documents for use abroad have many questions.

Greece creates an electronic register of authorized translators

The Greek authorities are creating an online service designed to facilitate the implementation of the official translation of documents.

Sworn translators in the Netherlands come out to protest

Sworn translators in the Netherlands are demanding higher wages and criticizing the policy of the country's authorities on issues related to official translation.

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