Document preparation

Document preparation for submission

Document preparation for submission helps determine the certifications needed and the order to complete them in before the document is handed over to a foreign institution, university, employer or other organisation.

For a document to be accepted, a translation or an apostille alone is not enough. You need to check the issuing authority, validity requirements, destination country, translation language, certification type and the order in which the document should be prepared.

1Document checkWe take the destination country and the receiving authority's requirements into account when they are provided by the client.
2Country of useWe determine the service list and sequence: translation, notarisation, Apostille or legalisation.
Useful information

How to prepare a document without unnecessary steps

What to check first

In the first stage it is important to understand the purpose of the document. This determines whether only a translation, notarial certification, apostille or legalisation is needed.

  • Country of use
  • Institution where the document will be submitted
  • Document type
  • Language and certification

Why the sequence matters

If a document requires several services, such as a translation and an Apostille, their sequence should be established before work begins. This helps avoid repeated preparation.

  • Lower risk of errors
  • A clear deadline
  • A more accurate price
  • Easier submission
Before preparation

Before translation or apostille, we check the document's readiness

Preparing a document for submission helps avoid a situation where the translation is ready, but the document doesn't fit the required form, date or institution requirements.

1

Document form

We clarify which form of the document the client provides or wants prepared: original, extract, copy or notarised copy. The receiving authority confirms the required form for submission.

2

Validity and details

We look at the issue date, signature, stamp, issuing authority, and whether the document has any details that need clarifying before preparation.

3

Required services

After reviewing the document, we clarify whether translation, notarisation, an Apostille, legalisation or a new document request is required.

Before submission

Preparation helps avoid rejection

Document preparation is an initial assessment before translation, Apostille or legalisation. It helps check the document form and identify issues that should be clarified before submission.

1

Document check

We look at the issuing authority, date, form, and whether the document can be worked with further.

2

Comparing requirements

We take the destination country and any instructions received by the client from the receiving authority into account to avoid unnecessary services.

3

Services confirmed

We explain which services may be required: translation, notarisation, an Apostille, legalisation or requesting the document.

Preparation plan

How we prepare a document before submission

We determine the required services: translation, notarisation, an Apostille or legalisation.

1

We check the document

We look at the issuing authority, date, document form and purpose of use.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I send the document for review online?

Yes. A photo or PDF is usually enough for the initial assessment.

Do I need a translation or an apostille?

It is about the overall document preparation sequence: translation, apostille, legalisation and certification.

Can I get the price right away?

We calculate the exact price after reviewing the document and clarifying the destination country and the services required.

Which documents can be sent for review?

You can send birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, statements, powers of attorney, company documents and other documents for review. After checking them, we clarify the correct process.

Is a photo or PDF enough to start?

For the first review, a clear photo or PDF is usually enough. After checking the document, we will tell you whether the original is needed for final preparation.

What if my document type is not listed?

Choose “Other document” in the form or send a document photo. We will check the issuing authority, destination country and required preparation route.

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We will determine the preparation procedure before submission

We help clarify whether translation, an Apostille, notarisation, legalisation or a new document request is required.

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