Translation of personal and corporate documents with the formalities the receiving authority expects: notarisation, apostille or consular legalisation.
What I translate
- Personal documents: passport, birth, marriage and divorce certificates, criminal record certificate, driving licence, medical certificates.
- Education: school certificate, diploma with transcript, academic records, course certificates.
- Business and court: articles of association, register extracts, powers of attorney, contracts, bank statements.
- Visa and residence permit: full sets for the consulates of Spain and Latin American countries.
Notarisation and apostille — the difference
Notarisation confirms the translator’s signature: the notary certifies that the translation was made by a qualified specialist. Almost every Russian institution asks for it.
An apostille is the stamp that makes a Russian document valid abroad. It is placed on the original or on a notarised copy before translation; the order depends on the requirements of the receiving country, so it is worth checking in advance.
Consular legalisation is required for countries outside the Hague Convention. The procedure takes longer and goes through the consulate.
How it works
- You send a scan or a photo of the document — a readable phone picture is enough.
- I quote the price and deadline and tell you exactly which certification you will need.
- I translate the document and take it to the notary; if needed, I file it for an apostille.
- You collect the finished set in person or receive it by courier.
Small things that get documents rejected
- The spelling of your name must match your international passport — send that page in advance.
- The document must be complete: all stamps, signatures and the reverse side.
- Some certificates have a limited validity period — check it with the receiving authority.
Price: a standard document from ₽1,200, a diploma with transcript from ₽2,500, notarisation from ₽1,000 per document, apostille from ₽5,000 plus the state fee.