Standard legal translation: This is a document that has legal content, but is not to be used as a legalised translation. Examples would be as follows: an article about laws, a book about the legal system in a country, the minutes of a meeting of lawyers, etc.

Sworn translation (or legalised translation): These are documents that will or may be used in a court of law at any stage; as well these are documents to be used by the government for various purposes. Examples would be as follows: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, reservation or purchase contract, etc.

With years of experience working with lawyers, actuaries, and notary publics throughout the world, we have developed a network of sworn translators that we work with to provide our clients with the highest level of service and fastest turnaround times.

It is very important that if you are instructed by your lawyer, solicitor, estate agent, or immigration consultant that you require a translation, that you clarify with them, whether or not it must be a "sworn" translation.

In most cases, a legalised translation must be performed by an individual registered in the country of the target language with the respective government officials and they will be able to provide documentation of these qualifications. It is very important to never work with a translator that will not provide this.