Document translation, Document category: Legal & Judicial

Criminal Record Certificate

A criminal record certificate states whether a person has any recorded criminal convictions in the issuing country. It is widely requested for residence, work and citizenship procedures.

Typical translation use cases

Residence permit and work permit applications
Citizenship applications
Employment in education, healthcare and childcare

Practical considerations

Many authorities only accept certificates issued within a recent period.
An apostille or legalisation is often requested before translation.

Requirements vary

Requirements for this document vary according to the receiving institution and the destination country. Please check with the institution that will receive it whether it needs a standard translation, a certified translation by a sworn translator, notarisation, an apostille or consular legalisation. These are separate steps and one cannot replace another.

Services available for this document

Translation
A faithful translation that follows the content and layout of the original document.
Legal Document and Contract Translation
Sworn translation
A translation signed by a sworn translator, for institutions that ask for one.
Notarisation
Coordination with a notary when the receiving institution requires a notarised translation.
Notarisation Coordination
Apostille or legalisation
Support with the apostille or legalisation step. Apostilles are issued by the competent authority of the country that issued the document.
Apostille Processing Support

About the Ataner Translation Office

How it works

Send a clear photo or scan of your document on WhatsApp.
We confirm the steps your document needs, the timing and the cost before starting.
We prepare the translation and coordinate any notary or apostille steps you have chosen.