Frequent questions

A translation made by a sworn translator, who stamps and signs it and certifies that it matches the original. The translation is bound to a copy of the source document. It is the form required by most authorities, courts and notaries.

It depends on the language pair, the length and layout of the document, the deadline and any apostille or legalisation. That is why we quote each request individually. The quote is free and without commitment.

Not for a quote, and usually not for a translation: a clear scan is enough. Originals are needed when a document must be apostilled or legalised, and we will tell you when that is the case.

Our certified translations are made by sworn translators and are used with communes, ministries, courts, notaries and universities. If an authority has a specific requirement, we check it before starting.

It depends on where the document was issued and where it will be used. Between EU countries, EU Regulation 2016/1191 removes the apostille for certain civil status documents. Outside the EU, an apostille or a consular legalisation is often required. We check for you.

A standard certified translation of a short document usually takes a few working days. Apostilles and legalisations add the processing time of each authority. Express service is available on request.

Yes. We request civil status records, criminal record extracts and register extracts in Luxembourg and abroad, then translate and apostille them if needed.

Yes. We provide sworn interpreters for notarial deeds, civil weddings, courts and police, and professional interpreters for meetings and conferences.

In everyday use the terms mean the same thing: a translation made and certified by a translator sworn before a court. In Luxembourg the official French term is traduction assermentée.

Yes. For most translations a clear scan or photo is enough. We will tell you if the receiving authority requires the translation to be bound to the original.

Yes. We translate into and from Luxembourgish, French, German and English, and between these and more than 30 other languages.

It depends on the country and the authority. Often the original is apostilled first, then translated. Some countries also want the translation apostilled. We confirm the order before starting.

The document then needs a consular legalisation instead. Our legalisation service covers the ministry and the embassy or consulate.

No. You can send us your documents by post and we return them apostilled.

It depends on the embassy. Some process documents within days, others take several weeks. We give you a realistic timeline with your quote.

Ministry and embassy fees are listed in your quote, so you know the full cost before we start.

Yes, through our network in the issuing country, where the first steps must take place.

For some documents, yes. Criminal records and certain civil status records can only be requested by the person concerned or with their written authorisation. We prepare the form for you to sign.

All EU countries and many others. Tell us the country and the document, and we confirm feasibility and timing in the quote.

In some cases, yes. We can also send it to you, your lawyer or your notary.

As early as possible, ideally one to two weeks ahead, and more for rare languages or simultaneous interpreting. We also handle urgent requests when an interpreter is available.

Usually by half day or full day, plus travel where applicable. Remote interpreting can be booked for shorter slots. Your quote lists every item.

We can coordinate both. It often helps to have the deed or documents translated in advance.