Official translation requirements by country
Choose the country where you will present your document to see what kind of translation is accepted there and who may sign it.
United States
A complete English translation with a signed certificate of accuracy from the translator.
Read the guide →United Kingdom
A translation confirmed in writing by the translator or translation company as true and accurate.
Read the guide →Spain
A translation signed and stamped by a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read the guide →France
A translation by a translator registered as an expert with a French Court of Appeal.
Read the guide →Germany
A translation by a translator sworn in before a German regional court.
Read the guide →Italy
A translation sworn by the translator before an Italian court clerk, justice of the peace or notary.
Read the guide →Portugal
A translation certified before a Portuguese notary, lawyer or solicitor, or by a consulate.
Read the guide →Canada
A translation by a certified member of a provincial translators’ association, or one backed by an affidavit.
Read the guide →Australia
A translation by a translator credentialed by NAATI, the Australian accreditation authority.
Read the guide →Mexico
A Spanish translation by an expert translator authorised by a Mexican state or federal court.
Read the guide →Brazil
A Portuguese translation by a public translator registered with a Brazilian state board of trade.
Read the guide →United Arab Emirates
An Arabic translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
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Another country?
We prepare official translations for other countries too. Tell us the country and the authority in the order form and we confirm what is required in your quote.
Order a translationThese guides summarise published requirements and are for general information. Rules change and individual offices can ask for more, so the receiving authority always has the final word.