Foreign employers, universities and registries routinely ask for an apostilled sworn translation. Here is exactly how it works for this document — and how we take the whole errand off your hands.
Order an apostille →An apostille cannot be affixed to a translation as such: it goes on the translator’s signature once a notary has authenticated it, in the notary’s canton. The order of operations is what matters. Apostille the original document first, then translate it including the apostille, then have the translation notarised and apostilled. Done the other way round, the translation omits the apostille text and several countries reject the file.
Neither leaves your hands: a notary establishes a certified true copy from your uploaded PDF or photo, and the apostille is affixed to that copy — included in the price. If a destination exceptionally insists on the apostilled original, tell us and we organise it by registered mail.
An apostille authenticates, it does not translate. If the receiving authority also wants a certified translation of your sworn translation, mention it in the order notes — our partner network delivers both together.
Translating first and apostilling afterwards. It feels natural and it is the wrong way round. If your translation is already done and the original is not apostilled, tell us — depending on the destination we may be able to save it, and if not, better to know now.