Why do I need a certified translation and what type of certification do I need?

Apostille

Issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK, an Apostille is a legal certificate which validates the authenticity of the signatory of another document for international use under the 1961 Hague Convention. For example a Statutory Declaration which has been signed by a recognised UK Notary Public, translated and certified, would be of no use abroad without an Apostille.

Countries which are members of the Hague Convention will accept the Apostille as providing full legalisation, while other countries may require completion of further procedures.

Further links:
+ Using the FCO Apostille Service or go to Foreign & Commonwealth Office home page
+ Member States of the Hague Convention or go to Hague Conference on Private International Law home page

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