Private persons

Private clients

PFAT translation office provides services to private individuals both at the office and remotely, using courier and postal services. We help order translations, notarial certifications and apostilles for documents to be submitted abroad.

Personal document preparation
Useful information

Private clients

Documents private individuals most often prepare for use abroad

At the PFAT office you can order translations, notarial certifications and apostilles for civil status, education, employment, travel and family-related documents.

  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Divorce certificate
  • Death certificate
  • Certificate of no criminal record
  • Certificate of marital status

Certificates, powers of attorney and personal documents

We help prepare certificates and personal documents for submission to foreign institutions, employers, universities, embassies and migration authorities. For an initial check, you can send a photo or PDF of the document.

  • Certificate of employment
  • Certificate of salary
  • Power of attorney
  • Travel permission
  • Certificate of registered residence
  • Other personal documents

Education documents for studies and work

Diplomas, transcripts, certificates and other education documents often require agreeing on the translation language, the type of certification and the order of the apostille. This helps avoid having to resubmit the documents.

  • Diploma
  • Diploma supplement
  • Transcript
  • Certificate
For individuals

Which personal documents are most often prepared for use abroad

Individuals most often need documents for marriage, studies, work, residence permits or family matters. Each situation differs in country, deadline, translation and type of certification.

Personal document preparation

Family

For birth and marriage documents, the country, extract form and translation matter.

Studies or work

Diplomas, certificates and documents often need to be prepared as a set of several documents.

Remotely

A photo or PDF is enough for the initial check to understand the price and order.

For a private client

From a single document to a complete submission set

Individuals often need to submit documents for family, work, studies or a residence permit. We help understand which documents are needed, in what language, and in what order to prepare them.

Situation

Why the document is needed

The purpose of use helps identify the appropriate service and avoid unnecessary extras.

Documents

One or several

If several documents are needed, we plan them as one set.

Handover

Remotely or at the office

A photo or PDF of the document is enough for the initial check.

Process

How to order Apostille?

1

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

Can I initially send a photo of the document?

Yes, a photo or PDF lets us understand what steps might be needed.

Is the price the same for all documents?

No, the price depends on the document, language, deadline and the certification required.

Do I need to know the exact service name from the start?

No. It is enough to send the document and indicate the country or institution where it must be submitted.

Can several personal documents be prepared together?

Yes, this is often more convenient and helps plan the translation, apostille and deadline correctly.

Can I send the document online?

Yes. A photo or PDF is enough for the first review, although the original may be needed before final preparation.

Get consultation

Send the document and we will provide the price, processing time and the services PFAT can perform.

We will clarify which services may be required in your situation: translation, notarisation, an Apostille or legalisation.

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