Certified translation
Sworn certification and authentication
How certification works
After translating your document, the translator makes a sworn declaration, before an authorised official, that the translation is faithful and accurate. In Portugal, this certification can be done by a notary, lawyer or solicitor, under Decree-Law no. 237/2001 of 30 August.
What happens next depends on where you’ll use the translation.
In short, just tell us
- Which country your documents were issued in
- Which country you need to present them in
We’ll take care of the rest.
Get a quote →Where will you use it?
There are three possible situations. Find yours below. Learn more about the Hague Apostille Convention.
Issued abroad
→ Used in Portugal
Certification only
The certification by a notary, lawyer or solicitor is enough for Portuguese authorities to recognise the translation, giving it legal effect in Portugal.
Issued in Portugal
→ Used in a Hague Convention country
Certification + apostille
We translate and certify your document, then obtain the apostille for you from the Attorney General’s Office. You receive it ready to present at your destination.
Decree-Law no. 86/2009 of 3 April
Issued in Portugal
→ Used in a non-Hague country
Certification + legalisation
Some countries require an extra legalisation stamp, issued by their embassy or consulate in Portugal, instead of an apostille.
We can help you obtain it.
Step by step
Send your documents
Tell us where they were issued and where you’ll use them.
We translate
A specialist linguist translates your document.
We certify
Sworn certification, plus apostille or legalisation if needed.
Ready to use
You receive a translation with full legal validity.
Request information
Not sure what your document needs? Tell us where it was issued and where it will be used. Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
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