What we translate
We translate legal documents for private individuals and companies for submission in Latvia and abroad.
- Contracts
- Powers of attorney
- Register documents
- Court and attorney documents
Legal translations
Legal document translation
When translating legal documents, precise terminology, the document's legal purpose and the type of certification required by the institution where it will be submitted are important.
Before preparing a translation, you need to determine whether the document will be used for a company transaction, litigation, a notarial act, or submission to a foreign institution.
Contracts
Powers of attorney
Company documents
Apostille for documents issued in LatviaAn apostille for documents is needed when a Latvian public document is to be submitted abroad, in a country that recognises the Hague Apostille Convention.Apostille price and processing timesThe apostille price is not the same for every document, since the total cost depends on the document type, whether a translation is needed, notarial certification, urgency and the delivery method.Document translation with certificationSend us the document and specify the translation language, so we can prepare a price, deadline and explain whether certification is needed.How to check an apostille in Latvia?An initial document review helps identify which PFAT services may be suitable: translation, an Apostille or legalisation. If notarisation is required, we can help arrange it. The client separately confirms the receiving authority’s submission requirements.
Useful information
How legal document translation works
Document check
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.
- Document type
- Destination country
- Submission purpose
How we prepare your document
We help determine the sequence of services: translation, notarisation, Apostille or document legalisation.
- Translation
- Certification
- Apostille or legalisation
Document examples
Documents and situations we work with
We help prepare personal, educational, legal and company documents for translation, certification and submission in Latvia or abroad.
Legal document translation
For legal text, precise meaning matters, not just language
Contracts, articles of association, powers of attorney, court documents and company extracts require consistent terminology. Before translating, we find out the document's purpose and whether attachments need translation too.
Terminology
We preserve the legal meaning and consistent terms across the whole document set.
Attachments
We check whether signatures, stamps, extracts or attachments are needed for submission.
Certification
If the client has instructions from the receiving authority, we take into account whether agency certification or notarisation is required. The Apostille is considered separately.
Legal precision
We translate legal documents with a consistent terminology system
Contracts, articles of association, court documents and powers of attorney require precise meaning. Before starting, we find out the document's purpose, attachments, and whether the translation needs certification.
Transaction, court or institution
We determine the type of translation and certification from the purpose of use and the requirements provided.
Full document set
We clarify the translation scope: whether attachments, seals/stamps and additional pages also need to be translated.
Agency certification or notarisation
If the requirement is unclear, we help select an appropriate option based on the instructions received by the client.
Process
How to order Apostille?
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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
Does a legal translation require notarisation?
Yes, if this is required by the institution or the intended use of the document.
Can translation be combined with an apostille?
In some cases, yes, but the sequence must be checked before preparation.
When is a notarised translation needed?
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.
Do attachments and stamps need to be translated too?
If they are part of the document being submitted, usually yes. Before starting we check the full set.
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
We will clarify the required certification type and scope of the legal document translation
Send the document so we can agree on terminology, attachments and certification.