Translation and legalisation are not the same service, and not every document goes through every possible step. A standard translation may be sufficient in one case, while another may require a certified translation, apostille, prior authentication or consular legalisation. The applicable route depends on the country of issue, country of use, document type and requirements of the receiving authority.
The review covers the issuing authority, the original or acceptable copy, validity period, signatures and seals, language and intended purpose. An international agreement, EU multilingual standard form or the Hague Apostille Convention may simplify the procedure. Other destinations may require a chain of authentications by the competent authority, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the relevant diplomatic or consular mission.
La Fit Trans arranges translation by a suitable translator, editorial review, formatting and certification of the translation where required. The team also coordinates the applicable administrative steps for an apostille or legalisation. The order of translation and authentication is determined for the specific document so that every seal, certificate and annex required in the final set is included.
The translation price reflects the language combination, volume, complexity, formatting and deadline. Certification, apostille, institutional, notarial and courier charges are stated separately according to the actual procedure and number of copies required. The quotation sets out the scope, price and estimated delivery time before the order is placed.
The service can cover the complete process: document review, a proposed route, translation, required authentications, final verification and delivery electronically, at an office or by courier. The client receives a clearly defined document set for the relevant authority without paying for steps that are unnecessary in the particular case.