Notarised translation in Tallinn
Notary-certified document translation when an authority or foreign country requires notarisation.
- Notary certifies the translator's signature
- For official use in Estonia and abroad
- Often together with an apostille
- Fast handling in the city centre
What is a notarised translation?
A notarised translation is a document translation to which a notary certifies the authenticity of the translator's signature. The notary does not check the content or take responsibility for its quality – that is done by a sworn translator. Notarial certification is used when an authority or a foreign country specifically requires it.
We handle the whole process: we translate the document, prepare the notarial certification and, if needed, add an apostille. You receive a ready, officially valid document translation from one place.
Selection of notarised translations
- Diplomas and academic transcripts
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Powers of attorney and applications
- Business register extracts and articles of association
- Court and notarial documents
- Population register extracts
| What is certified | When needed | Validity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sworn translation | Accuracy of the translation (sworn translator is liable) | Official translation Estonian ↔ foreign | Estonia and abroad |
| Notarial certification | Authenticity of the translator's signature | When an authority requires a notary | Estonia and abroad |
| Apostille | Capacity of the document's signatory | Document for an Apostille Convention country | Convention member states |
| Legalisation | Authenticity of the document (two states) | Country not party to the Convention | Non-member states |
Frequently asked questions
A notary certifies only the authenticity of the translator's signature and is not responsible for the content. A sworn translator is liable for the accuracy and their certification stands on its own. Since 2015 only a sworn translator makes official translations from Estonian into a foreign language, so sworn translation is often required.
If the document is used in a country party to the Hague Convention, an apostille is often also required. We help determine exactly what certification you need and arrange everything in one order.
Areas of translation
Slogans and advertising headlines, advertisements, labels, banners, brochures, website texts, video texts, subtitles for commercials, product catalogues, etc.
Contracts, agreements, documents, acts of law, regulations, court documents, powers of attorney, applications, notarial instruments, contract notices and tender documents, etc.
Business plans, reports, balance sheets, B-cards, powers of attorney, official applications, analyses, market research, annual reports, valuation reports, etc.
Medicinal product package leaflets, clinical reports and research, medical histories, articles, product presentations, medical equipment manuals, medical legislation, etc.
User manuals for machines and equipment, installation and maintenance instructions, production process descriptions, catalogues, etc.
Resumes, theses, graduation certificates, CVs, motivation and recommendation letters, medical certificates, population register extracts, birth/marriage/divorce/death certificates, diplomas, passports, ID cards, etc.
Let's make your translation the next one
Send your documents or describe the job – on working days we reply within one hour with an offer stating the price and delivery time. We are located in central Tallinn, Rävala Business House.