Translate a Foreign Police Clearance Certificate for Russia
A police clearance or criminal record certificate from abroad carries a validity period after which Russian authorities will no longer accept it—commonly around three months from the date of issue, but confirm the current requirement with the office receiving your application before you order. We translate it into Russian and have a licensed Russian notary certify the translator's signature. Ready in 2-3 business days. One critical point: if an apostille or legalisation is required, it must be obtained from the country that issued the certificate, not in Russia. We translate and notarize the document once it reaches our office.
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What to Send Us
- A clear copy or scan of your police clearance or criminal record certificate
- Your full name exactly as it appears in your Russian passport or ID, so we spell it the same way in the translation
- Confirmation of which office is asking for the translation (migration service, court, employer, university, or another authority)
- A phone number, email, or Telegram handle so we can reach you with any questions
- If the certificate is not in one of the major European languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian), let us know which language it is in
The Validity Window: Confirm Before You Order
Police clearance certificates issued by most countries carry an expiry date. The Russian authority that will receive your certificate—whether a migration office, a court, or another body—sets a deadline after which it will no longer accept the document. This period is commonly around three months from the date of issue, but it varies by country and by receiving authority. There is no single Russian federal rule that sets this deadline; it is the receiving office’s decision alone.
Before you order the translation, contact the specific Russian office that will receive your application and ask what validity period they require. If your certificate is approaching that deadline, order the translation immediately so it does not expire before you submit.
Apostille and Legalisation: We Do Not Handle Them
Apostille and consular legalisation are not performed in Russia; they are performed in the country that issued your police clearance certificate. If your Russian receiving office requires an apostille, you must obtain it from that country’s designated authority before the document reaches Russia. We then translate and notarize the (already-apostilled) original here in Russia.
Not every country requires apostille. Some countries require consular legalisation instead, and others—particularly CIS member states with legal-assistance treaties with Russia—may require neither. We cannot advise you on which applies to your country; only your receiving Russian office can confirm what it needs. Always ask them, and obtain any required processing in your home country before sending the certificate to us.
What the Russian Notary Certifies
The Russian notary certifies the signature of the translator registered with that notary’s office. This notarial certification is what Russian authorities require—migration services, courts, employers, and other offices accept only translations notarised by a Russian notary. The translator must hold a recognized translation qualification and must be registered with the notary who performs the certification.
This is the same format we deliver for all notarized translations, whether police clearance, passport, birth certificate, or any other document. Every translation comes with the notary’s seal and signature and is ready to submit to any Russian authority that requests it.
Your Name Must Match Across All Documents
Russian authorities cross-check all the documents in your application file. Your name as spelled in the police clearance translation must match exactly how it appears in any other document—your passport translation, birth certificate, marriage certificate, or any other paperwork you are submitting together.
Transliteration rules vary by country and by year. The translator chooses one consistent spelling and applies it to all your documents. We confirm the spelling with you before we begin any translation work, to ensure consistency across your file.
Pricing and Getting a Quote
The cost depends on the length of your certificate and the language it is in. See our price list for notarized translation rates, then send us a scan through our order form and we will give you a fixed price by return email (within 2 hours during working hours). No charge until you approve the quote and deadline.
If you are applying for a Russian residence permit or citizenship, see our citizenship repatriation package for the complete list of documents you may need translated alongside your police clearance.
Police Clearance Translation — Price
Police Clearance Certificate Translation
€49per certificate
Certified Russian translation of your police clearance or criminal record certificate, plus notarization of the translator's signature by a licensed Russian notary
2-3 business days
No Translation Error Guarantee
If a Russian authority rejects your translation because of a mistake we made — a misspelled name, a mistranslated entry, a missing official mark or seal — we redo it at no charge, on a rush basis.
Applies to our own translation and notarization work; does not cover requirements set by the receiving authority, such as pages it did not ask for, a document type it does not accept in translated form, or proof of validity or legal force it may demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to get my police clearance apostilled before I send it to you?
Apostille must be obtained in your home country, not in Russia. If your receiving office requires it, get it before sending the certificate to us. We translate and notarize the document once it reaches Russia.
How long is my police clearance certificate valid for in Russia?
It depends entirely on the Russian office receiving it. Most certificates carry a validity period of around three months from issuance, but some offices may accept them for longer and others for shorter periods. Always confirm the specific requirement with the office that will receive your application before you order.
What if my certificate is already close to its expiry date?
Order the translation immediately. We deliver notarized translations in 2-3 business days from the moment we have a clear scan, your name spelling, and confirmation of which office is receiving it. If your certificate is expiring soon, let us know and we can often rush it further.
Does the spelling of my name matter in the police clearance translation?
Yes. Russian authorities cross-check all your documents. Your name must be spelled exactly the same in your police clearance translation, passport translation, birth certificate, and any other documents you submit together. The translator confirms spelling with you before translating anything.
What if my country requires legalisation instead of apostille?
Legalisation works like apostille—obtain it in your home country and send the processed certificate to us. We translate and notarize it in Russia.
How long does a police clearance translation take?
Standard turnaround is 2-3 business days from the moment we receive a clear scan of your certificate, your name as it appears in your Russian ID, and confirmation of which office is requesting the translation.
Can I get a fixed price before I pay?
Yes. We do not charge you anything until you approve the fixed price and deadline. Send us a scan through our order form and we will reply within 2 hours during working hours with the price and turnaround.
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We are not a Russian government agency, migration service, court, employer, or legal advisor. Which document a specific Russian authority will accept, what validity period it requires, and whether it requires proof of apostille, legalisation, or legal force is that authority's decision alone. We do not decide these requirements; we translate and notarize the document you send us. Always confirm current requirements with the receiving authority before you order. This is not legal advice.
