No. Many situations only require a certified translation issued by a reputable provider. Notarisation, legalisation or apostille are usually needed when documents will be used in certain courts, registries, foreign authorities or where formal proof of authenticity is required. Tell us your exact use-case and we'll explain the likely expectations so you can choose the right level.

A certified translation includes a declaration from the translator or agency. Notarised translation involves a notary public confirming the identity and signature of the translator or certifying copies. Sworn translations are those made by translators recognised in certain jurisdictions for court or official use. Different countries and bodies use these terms differently, so we focus on what your specific authority actually requires.

Apostille/legalisation steps are usually required when a document issued in one country needs to be formally recognised in another country's legal system. These steps often come after notarisation. We ensure the translation and accompanying certificates are structured so they can be used in these processes without repeating work.

We assign translators with legal background and experience, use glossaries where applicable, and run consistency checks on defined terms, clause numbering, references and boilerplate. Where needed, we take guidance from your legal team's preferred terminology.

Yes. Many law firms and corporate legal departments work with us on an ongoing basis. We can set up preferred rates, dedicated teams and glossaries so each new matter benefits from familiarity with your documents and style.