Frequently asked questions

The price depends on the language, page count, urgency and any apostille or legalization. That is why we prepare a tailored quote, free and with no obligation, within 24 working hours.

Yes. A clear scan or photo is enough for the quote. If originals are needed, we explain how to ship them securely.

Yes. Cases are handled online and by courier from any Italian city; interpreters are available on site anywhere in Italy or remotely.

An apostille is a single certification valid in countries party to the 1961 Hague Convention. Other countries require legalization, which goes through the Prefettura or Procura and then the consulate or embassy of the destination country.

Yes. Documents are handled only by the people working on your case, in line with the GDPR, and are never used for any other purpose.

A sworn translation has legal validity in Italy thanks to the oath taken before a public official. A certified translation comes with a signed statement of accuracy from the translator or agency, and is enough for many private uses and for many foreign authorities.

A clear scan is enough for the quote. For the oath, the translation is bound to the original or to a certified copy: we tell you exactly what to send.

Standard documents of a few pages usually take 2 to 5 working days, depending on the language and on court availability. The exact deadline is stated in your quote.

Yes. We ship throughout Italy and abroad by tracked courier, and email you a scanned copy as well.

Italian public offices usually require a sworn translation. Certified translations are accepted by many foreign authorities and private bodies: we always check the requirements first.

Yes, on request we provide a signed and stamped PDF in addition to the paper copy.

Yes: contracts, financial statements, company register extracts, articles of association and technical documents, with a statement of accuracy.

The Procura della Repubblica (Public Prosecutor's Office at the Court) for court documents, notarial deeds and sworn translations; the Prefettura for administrative documents. In the Aosta Valley and in the provinces of Trento and Bolzano, administrative documents are handled by the Regional Presidency and the Government Commissioner's Office respectively.

It depends on the country and the authority. Two apostilles are often needed: one on the original document and one on the sworn translation. We specify this in your quote.

The up-to-date list is published by the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH). We check it for every case, as new countries join over time.

From a few days to several weeks, depending on the consulate. Your quote includes an estimate based on current processing times.

No, in most cases we act on your behalf. Some consulates require a signed authorisation and a copy of your ID.

Yes: articles of association, company register extracts, powers of attorney, certificates and tender or registration documents for use abroad.

Usually a signed authorisation and a copy of your ID. Some offices ask for additional details, such as the place and date of the record.

Yes, we obtain historical birth, marriage and death records from Italian town halls, where the registers are available.

It depends on the office: some certificates are issued the same day, others take a few weeks.

Ideally one or two weeks ahead; longer for rarer languages or simultaneous interpreting with a booth. For urgent needs, contact us right away: we can often find a solution.

By language, duration (half or full day), mode and any travel expenses. We send you a detailed quote.

If one of the spouses does not understand Italian, the registrar requires an interpreter to be present. We can provide one, sworn if needed.