Typically, documents submitted to foreign consulates or embassies must be accompanied by an apostille. So, what exactly is an apostille and how can you obtain one? In this article, we will explain what this document is, how it is used and how to obtain one.
An apostille certifies a document so that countries that are part of the 1961 Hague Convention will recognize it. The Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents is an international treaty intended to simplify the process for accepting foreign documents in any of the countries that are part of the treaty. For example, a document issued in the US that is accompanied by an apostille can be submitted in any other member country and legally recognized there.
An apostille is often attached to official documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates or death certificates. Essentially, an apostille authenticates signatures or stamps on the original document. However, in order to be accepted, the apostille must be translated in most cases. Translating an apostille is a simple process that can be done quickly.
Apostilles can only be issued by an official government body, and not a translation company. They must be requested in the country or state in which the document was issued. For example, a Florida birth certificate must receive an apostille from the State of Florida. In the United States, apostilles are issued by a Secretary of State. If the original document is from a foreign country, it will be necessary to get the apostille from the foreign country in which the document was issued.
At CSH Translation, we can assist you with translating an apostille and any other document. For questions, please contact us.
Russian is an official language in four countries, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. It is also widely spoken in several other countries. Additionally, it is the seventh-most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers. Russian language is undoubtedly a commonly spoken language around the world, and it is important to understand the nuances to provide accurate Russian translations.
Russian language uses a different alphabet than English, known as Cyrillic. Additionally, the grammar and pronunciation are very different from English. As a result, it is important to ensure you hire a professional who is fully fluent in both English and Russian in order to perform a correct translation.
Common documents translated from Russian to English include birth certificates, vaccination records, passports and marriage certificates. When applying for a US visa or any US immigration process, it is necessary to translate Russian documents to English. Furthermore, when purchasing real estate in the United States, it is usually necessary to translate documents to English. At CSH Translation, we are accustomed to working with Russian language documents and will be happy to assist you with any Russian language request you may have. Additionally, we provide translation in other Slavic languages, such as Ukrainian, Polish and Belarusian. To view our Russian language site, please click here.
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