Where it is submitted
The recipient determines the language, certification and whether the original must accompany the translation.
- Notary or court
- Bank
- Insurer
- Pension authority
Death certificate translation
Death certificate translation
Translation for inheritance, banking, insurance, pension and other matters with the certification required by the receiving authority.
In the translation, we verify names, dates, place names, registry details and the issuing authority. If the client has instructions from the receiving authority about agency certification or notarisation, we take them into account; the need for an Apostille is considered separately.
Target language
Name verification
Certification
Apostille for documents issued in LatviaAn apostille for documents is needed when a Latvian public document is to be submitted abroad, in a country that recognises the Hague Apostille Convention.Apostille price and processing timesThe apostille price is not the same for every document, since the total cost depends on the document type, whether a translation is needed, notarial certification, urgency and the delivery method.Document translation with certificationSend us the document and specify the translation language, so we can prepare a price, deadline and explain whether certification is needed.How to check an apostille in Latvia?An initial document review helps identify which PFAT services may be suitable: translation, an Apostille or legalisation. If notarisation is required, we can help arrange it. The client separately confirms the receiving authority’s submission requirements.
Useful information
Translation prepared for the receiving authority
Data accuracy
Names and places are aligned with passports and other case documents to avoid inconsistencies.
- Names
- Birth and death details
- Place names
- Registry information
Certification and timing
After review, we agree on certification, apostille order, price and processing time.
- Office certification
- Notarial certification
- Apostille
Document examples
Documents and situations we work with
We help prepare personal, educational, legal and company documents for translation, certification and submission in Latvia or abroad.
Before submission
What to check for this document
Before sending a document abroad, check the issuing authority, validity, destination country and language requirements. This shows whether apostille, translation, notary or legalisation is needed.
Whether the document is valid
We check the issuing authority, date, original or copy and whether the document can be used abroad.
Whether translation is needed
We clarify language, destination country and certification requirements.
What must be confirmed first
We define whether apostille, translation, notary or legalisation comes first.
Document check
What to prepare before sending the document
To estimate price and timing, we need a short practical list of the document details, destination country and receiving institution.
Destination country
Add the country and, if known, the receiving institution.
Document format
Attach a photo or PDF and mention whether you have the original.
Language
Write the language in which the document must be submitted.
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 the translation require notarisation?
Not always. The receiving authority determines the certification.
Can an extract be translated?
Yes, if the authority accepts that extract and it contains the required information.
How are names verified?
We compare them with passports and other related documents.
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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Send your document for review
Attach a photo or PDF and we will provide the price, processing time and service list for your document.