Certified translations for funeral documents

Whenever a document crosses a border: for repatriation, for foreign authorities, or for a foreign document used in Romania that must be recognised here.

It is a translation prepared by an authorised translator whose signature is then notarised by a public notary, giving it official legal standing.

Most commonly the death certificate, the medical death certificate, the mortuary passport, identity documents, and the embalming certificate for international transport.

No. For official documents, an authorised and, as a rule, notarised translation is required. An ordinary translation has no official standing.

Often yes. The order differs from country to country — sometimes the document is apostilled first, then translated; sometimes the translation itself is also apostilled. We coordinate the correct sequence.

Into the language of the destination country, or from a foreign language into Romanian. The most requested are Italian, Spanish, German, English, and French.

Usually one to two working days, depending on the number of documents and the language. For urgent cases, the turnaround can be shortened.

An authorised translator for the relevant language. Their signature is then notarised to give the translation official standing.

Some authorities require a recent translation. We check the requirements of the destination country in advance so an older translation is not rejected.

It depends on the number of documents, the language, and the notarisation. We give you a clear quote in advance, together with the other formalities.

Yes. The medical death certificate and the embalming certificate are frequently translated, as they are required for the international transport of remains.

As a rule, yes — or a notarised copy. The translator and notary work from the official document, not from a simple photocopy.

For official documents, as a rule yes. Notarisation confirms the authenticity of the translator's signature and gives the translation official legal standing.

Yes, for the languages common in the diaspora and beyond. We verify the requirements of the destination country's authority for each case.

The Civil Registry (Starea Civilă), the notary, or other authorities — when transcribing a foreign document or settling probate with documents from abroad.

We collect the documents, send them to an authorised translator, have them notarised, and apostille them where needed. The family does not have to search for translators or visit notary offices.

An authorised translator is one certified by the Ministry of Justice for a specific language. Only their translation, notarised by a notary, has official standing before authorities.

No. For official documents, the translation must be made by an authorised translator. A self-prepared translation is not accepted by institutions.

Sometimes, but not all Romanian authorities accept a translation produced abroad. We check in advance so it is not rejected at submission.

Name discrepancies can block files. We flag them early and guide you on correcting them so the documents match.

Yes. An authorised and notarised translation has the same standing throughout the country, regardless of the city where it was prepared.

When necessary, on the same day or the next day for short documents. We coordinate urgency with the translator and the notary so the repatriation is not delayed.

Yes. We translate all civil-status documents, not only the death certificate — useful for transcription, probate, or other formalities.

A notarised translation is delivered on paper, bearing the translator's and the notary's signature and stamp. The physical original is what authorities require.