Apostille (Hague Convention 1961)
125 contracting parties accept Apostille as legalisation. Fastest route for most non-EU countries.
Personal documents
Divorce decree translation English ↔ Japanese
Within the EU, direct recognition applies (Brussels IIa/IIb Regulation or EU Regulation 1191/2016) — no Apostille required. For non-EU countries, Apostille (Hague 1961) or consular legalisation.
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Issuing body and use cases
Issuing body: Family Court.
- Visa or residency application
- International recognition (registry office or family court)
- Foreign enrolment (council / school / insurer)
Legalisation route
Apostille, EU recognition or consular legalisation?
Direct EU recognition
Within the EU, direct recognition applies (Brussels IIa/IIb, Regulation 1191/2016) — no Apostille or legalisation required.
Consular legalisation
For non-Hague countries (e.g. Eritrea, Iran, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Iraq), consular legalisation via the Foreign Office and the destination embassy.
Do I need a certified translation for my document?
For official procedures (registry office, immigration, court), a certified or sworn translation is typically required. We work with sworn translators registered in the relevant national register where the procedure demands it.
What is the difference between an Apostille and consular legalisation?
The Apostille (Hague Convention 1961) is a simplified legalisation between 125 contracting parties. For non-Hague countries, consular legalisation applies via the Foreign Office and the destination embassy.
How long does a certified translation take?
Turnaround depends on document type, language pair and certification requirements. We confirm a realistic deadline in the quote.
Ready to translate your document?
Send the scan, target language and destination country. We confirm Apostille or legalisation route and a realistic deadline in the quote.