Notarized Translation into Russian, Accepted by Every Russian Authority
Send us a scan of your foreign document. We translate it into Russian and have a licensed Russian notary certify the translator's signature, so it is ready for ZAGS, court, a bank, or Rosreestr in 2-3 business days.
- Licensed Russian notaries
- 2-3 business days
- Accepted by ZAGS, courts, banks, and Rosreestr
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A notarized translation under Article 81 is the exact format ZAGS, courts, banks, Rosreestr, and the migration service ask for. This is our most common, most straightforward service — most orders need nothing beyond the standard 2-3 business day process.
Indicative only, based on typical cases we have handled — not a guarantee of acceptance. Requirements can vary by office and change over time; confirm with the receiving authority for anything time-critical.
What to Send Us
- A clear scan or photo of the full original document, including every page, stamp, and seal
- If your document needs an apostille, the apostille page from your country of origin (see the table below to check)
- Your full name exactly as it appears in your Russian passport or ID, so we spell it the same way in the translation
- The Russian authority you plan to submit the translation to (ZAGS, court, bank, Rosreestr, migration service), if you already know it
- A phone number, email, or Telegram handle so we can reach you with any questions
Notarized Translation Prices
Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
€49per certificate
Certified Russian translation of the certificate plus notarization of the translator's signature
2-3 business days
Diplomas & Academic Transcripts
€69per document
Translation of the diploma and transcript plus notarization
2-3 business days
Power of Attorney
€59per document
Translation plus notarization, ready to file with a Russian notary or authority
2-3 business days
Court Decisions & Judgments
€99starting price, depends on page count
Full translation of the judgment or ruling plus notarization
2-3 business days
Corporate Documents
€89starting price, per document
Translation of registration extracts, articles of association, and certificates plus notarization
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 term, a missing stamp — 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 an apostille it turns out you needed, or a document type it does not accept in translated form at all.
Why Our Notarization Is Valid Everywhere in Russia
Under Article 81 of the Fundamentals of Legislation on Notaries of the Russian Federation, a Russian notary does not check the translation itself. Instead, the notary certifies the signature of a translator who holds a recognized translation diploma and is registered with that notary’s office. This is the exact step every Russian authority looks for on a foreign-language document, and it is the only step they accept.
This is why a sworn or certified translation done abroad, even a good one, is usually turned away in Russia. ZAGS offices, courts, banks, Rosreestr, and the migration service work with translations notarized inside Russia under Russian law, not with foreign sworn-translator stamps. We handle this end to end: our translators are diploma-holders registered with a Russian notary, so every translation we deliver already meets this requirement.
Do You Need an Apostille Before We Translate?
| Country group | Examples | Do you need an apostille? | Who provides it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention countries | Italy, Germany, Spain, USA, UK, and most of the EU | Yes, an apostille is required on the original document | The authority designated for this in the country where the document was issued, not us and not a Russian office |
| Legal-assistance treaty countries | CIS countries such as Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Armenia, plus Serbia and the Czech Republic | No, an apostille is not required | The document is accepted with the standard official stamp or seal from the issuing country |
| Countries without the Hague Convention or a treaty with Russia | Countries outside the Hague Convention that have no legal-assistance treaty with Russia | No apostille; consular legalization is required instead | The Russian consulate or embassy in the country where the document was issued; this is not a service we provide |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a certified translation and a notarized translation into Russian?
A certified translation usually just carries the translator's own stamp or signature and a statement of accuracy. Russian authorities do not accept that on its own. They require a notarized translation: a Russian notary certifies the signature of a translator who is registered with that notary's office under Article 81 of the Fundamentals of Legislation on Notaries. We always deliver the notarized version, not a plain certified one.
Do I need an apostille to use my document in Russia?
It depends on where the document was issued. Countries in the Hague Convention need an apostille on the original. Countries with a legal-assistance treaty with Russia, including the CIS countries, Serbia, and the Czech Republic, do not need one. Countries outside both need consular legalization instead. In every case, the apostille or legalization is added in the country of origin before you send us the document. We do not add apostilles in Russia.
Can I use a sworn or certified translation made in my own country instead?
No. Russian ZAGS offices, courts, banks, and Rosreestr work with translations notarized inside Russia under Russian law. A foreign sworn or certified translation, even one that is perfectly accurate, is generally not accepted. Send us the original document instead and we will produce a translation that a Russian authority will accept.
How long does a notarized translation into Russian take?
Standard turnaround is 2-3 business days from the moment we receive a clear scan of your document and, where required, its apostille.
Which Russian authorities accept this notarized translation?
This format is the one accepted by ZAGS civil registry offices, courts, banks, Rosreestr for property matters, and the migration service, among others.
Can I send a scan, or do you need the original document by mail?
A clear scan or photo is enough for most authorities, including ZAGS and courts. A few cases, such as some Rosreestr filings, may require the original document to be presented alongside the translation. Tell us which authority you are dealing with and we will confirm whether a scan is enough for your case.
What if my country is not part of the Hague Convention and has no treaty with Russia?
Your document needs consular legalization in the country where it was issued, done at the Russian consulate or embassy there, before we can translate it. We do not perform legalization ourselves, but we can translate the document as soon as it has been legalized.
Can you translate a document that already has an apostille for a different purpose?
Yes. As long as the apostille is genuine and still attached to the document, it does not matter what it was originally requested for. We translate the apostille certificate itself along with the underlying document.
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