A criminal record certificate translation is often needed for work abroad, visa applications, residence permits and official checks.
For this type of translation, the document’s currency and required type of certification are important. If the receiving authority requires notarisation or an Apostille, tell us when ordering.
Many institutions require a recently issued certificate, so before preparing a translation you need to know whether the existing document still meets the requirements.
Before processing, we review the document and clarify the destination country. If the client provides instructions from the receiving authority, we take them into account.
We help determine the sequence of services: translation, notarisation, Apostille or document legalisation.
We help prepare personal, educational, legal and company documents for translation, certification and submission in Latvia or abroad.
A criminal record certificate is often used for work, residence permits, study and other official procedures. Before translation, we check the issue date, language and destination country; if an Apostille is required, tell us when ordering.
Many institutions accept the certificate only for a certain time after issuance.
If a specific type of translation certification is required for submission, tell us when ordering.
The order of the Apostille and translation depends on the document type and applicable procedure; if the receiving authority has specific requirements, the client should confirm them before work begins.
This document is often needed quickly, but its validity period must also be considered. If the client has receiving-authority instructions on the Apostille and translation order, we take them into account before translation.
If the certificate’s validity period has expired or the receiving authority requires a more recent certificate, a new document should be obtained.
The order in which the translation and Apostille are prepared depends on the document type, destination country and submission requirements. The client should confirm the specific receiving authority's requirements directly with that authority.
We agree whether the result is needed as a digital file or printout. Collection or delivery is agreed separately.
To receive Apostille or place a translation order, bring the document originals to our office or send scanned documents to birojs@pfat.lv.
If the receiving authority has requirements for the document's issue date or recency, the client should confirm them before translation.
This depends on the requirements of the institution where the document will be submitted and the country where it will be used.
A notarised translation is needed when the institution requires an officially certified translation rather than a simple text translation. We check the required certification before processing the order.
Usually yes, if the document is ready and requirements are clear. We agree on urgency after reviewing the document.
In some cases the certificate may require an Apostille. The Apostille requirement should be confirmed with the receiving authority before ordering the translation.
We'll agree on the deadline, the need for an apostille and the handover method.
