Criminal Record Certificate Translation

For visa, residence-permit, citizenship and overseas job applications, authorities usually require a certified translation of your criminal record (police clearance) certificate — often in its apostilled form. We translate your document fully and accurately, prepared to be accepted in your application. When required, we also help with the apostille and notary steps.

How criminal record translation works

1. Upload your document — Send your criminal record / police clearance certificate (with the apostille if you have it) and see the price instantly.
2. We translate into the target language — We translate the certificate and every stamp and annotation on it in full, mirroring its layout.
3. Certification / apostille & notary if needed — The translation is prepared with the translator’s certification; if the authority asks for an apostille or notarization, we help with those steps.
4. Delivered ready to submit — You receive the translation digitally; a stamped, signed physical copy can be shipped if needed.

Related documents

• Criminal record certificate — Certified translation of the police-record certificate obtained from the authorities or e-government.
• Archive record extract — Where requested, translation of the document showing the archived record.
• Apostilled clearance certificate — Full translation of your certificate with its apostille, including the apostille annotation.
• Police clearance (foreign) — Translation of police clearance certificates issued in another country.
• Translator’s certification — The signed statement of accuracy attached to every translation.
• Additional application papers — Translation of the supporting documents requested with your application.

Why TercümExpert?

• In the form authorities accept — Your document is prepared as a certified/sworn translation, complete with annotations and stamps.
• Fast and fully online — Upload, pay and receive your translation without leaving home — most documents delivered quickly.
• Apostille & notary support — If your application needs extra certification, we’re with you through the apostille and notary steps.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an apostille for a criminal record certificate?

Many countries require an apostille for a criminal record certificate. We translate your document in full together with the apostille annotation; if you don’t have the apostille yet, we guide you through the process. The exact requirement depends on the country you are applying to.

How recent does the certificate need to be?

Some authorities require the certificate to have been issued within the last few months. As this window varies by institution, we recommend obtaining a fresh certificate and having that translated.

How fast will I receive it?

Criminal record certificates are usually short and delivered quickly; you’ll see the exact time and price the moment you upload your document.

Which languages do you translate into?

We translate into a wide range of languages in every direction, matching the official language of the country you are applying to.