The large majority of non-English-speaking Hague Service Convention Central Authorities, as well as courts in most non-Hague countries, require documents to be translated into the official local language before they will process a service request. Skipping this step is one of the most common reasons formal requests are rejected outright.
We provide certified translations that meet the evidentiary standards expected by foreign Central Authorities and by U.S. courts reviewing proof of proper service, including a signed certificate of accuracy from the translator.
Given the 195 countries we serve, our translation network spans the languages most frequently required in cross-border litigation — from the major European and Asian languages to less commonly requested ones for smaller jurisdictions.
Translation isn't a separate, disconnected step — we build it directly into the Hague Central Authority or Letters Rogatory filing process, so your documents are translation-compliant from the moment the request is submitted.
Common Questions
It depends on the destination country's specific requirements. Most non-English-speaking Hague signatory countries require translation; a smaller number of English-speaking Commonwealth countries do not. We confirm this for every matter before filing.
Generally, a translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator attesting to its accuracy and completeness. Specific certification requirements can vary somewhat by country and by court.
It depends on document length and language, but we build translation turnaround into the overall service timeline so it doesn't become an unexpected delay.