Agency-certified translation

Agency-certified translation

Agency-certified translation can be suitable when the receiving institution accepts certification by a translation agency and does not require a notarial format.

Before ordering, it's important to check the receiving institution's requirement: if a notarised translation is required, agency certification will not be enough. If a certified translation without a notary is required, a simpler and faster option can be chosen.

1Agency-certified translationWe take the destination country and the receiving authority's requirements into account when they are provided by the client.
2Difference from a notarised translationWe determine the service list and sequence: translation, notarisation, Apostille or legalisation.
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Office-certified translation

Difference from a notarised translation

Agency-certified translation usually confirms that the translation was prepared by the translation office, while notarial certification is a more formal format required by many institutions and foreign authorities.

  • We take the provided submission requirements into account
  • We clarify the type of certification
  • We prepare the translation
  • We prepare the selected certification

Which documents may this type of translation be suitable for?

An agency-certified translation can be suitable for informational or administrative documents if the institution where they will be submitted does not require notarial certification.

  • Personal documents
  • Certificates
  • Company documents
  • Documents intended for internal use
Agency-certified translation

An agency-certified translation may be suitable for submission to an institution

An agency-certified translation may be suitable when the receiving authority does not require a notarised translation. The translation is certified by the translation agency.

Without notarial certification when it is not required

An agency-certified translation may be suitable when notarisation is not required.

Institution requirements

Before choosing, the client should confirm whether the receiving authority accepts this type of certification; the instructions can be sent to us.

Later certification

If notarisation or an Apostille may be required, this should be clarified before translating.

Agency-certified translation

When a translation without a notary is enough

An agency-certified translation can be suitable when the receiving institution does not require notarial certification. It is often a faster and simpler solution.

1

Institution requirement

If the recipient specifies a particular type of certification, send us its requirements and we will prepare the translation accordingly.

2

Language pair

We clarify the document's language, the target language and terminology specifics.

3

Receiving it

We agree on whether a digital file, printout or delivery is needed.

Process

How to order Apostille?

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Order submission

To receive Apostille or place a translation order, bring the document originals to our office or send scanned documents to birojs@pfat.lv.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does agency-certified translation replace a notarised translation?

No, not always. It depends on the requirements of the institution where the document will be submitted.

How do you know which certification is needed?

Send us the requirement text or the document, and we will help determine an appropriate format.

When is an agency-certified translation enough?

If the receiving authority does not require a notarised translation, an agency-certified translation may be suitable.

Can an agency-certified translation later be notarised?

This depends on the document and the receiving authority's requirements. If the client has certification instructions, they should be taken into account before translation.

When is a notarised translation needed?

A notarised translation is needed when the institution requires an officially certified translation rather than a simple text translation. We check the required certification before processing the order.

Which languages do you translate?

We translate to and from Latvian, English and Russian, and can also arrange many other language combinations through our network of verified translators. Let us know the language pair you need and we'll confirm whether we can help.

Can I receive the translation electronically?

Yes, the finished translation can usually be sent electronically as a PDF. If you need the original with a stamp and signature, you can also collect it at our office or have it delivered by courier.

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