Whenever submitting foreign documents to the Italian Embassy or an Italian consulate that are not in Italian, they will need to be translated to Italian in order to be accepted. In addition to translating the document, usually all documents that have been issued in the US or another member country of the 1961 Hague Convention will require an apostille that must be translated to Italian as well prior to submitting it. In this article, we will discuss certified translations for Italian consulates and the proper steps to follow.
An apostille is a document that authenticates the signature of an official on a document. For example, an apostille of a birth certificate authenticates the signature of the public official who signed the birth certificate. A US birth certificate will need to be apostilled and then both the birth certificate and apostille will need to be translated to Italian. The applicant must obtain the apostille prior to translating the document. Some consulates require the translation to be apostilled as well, which is a separate step.
It is imperative that the translation step is carried out according to the Italian Embassy or Italian consulate’s rules, otherwise, it could lead to delayed process or worse, a denied application. As a result, it is recommended to verify all translation requirements with the Italian Embassy or Italian consulate where you are applying to ensure compliance with these. Different consulates may have different rules and requirements, and thus, it is important to understand what these are prior to submitting your documents for translation.
Submitting documents to a foreign consulate or embassy is an important part of many different processes, including citizenship, visas, powers of attorney and more. It is important that the translations are done correctly and certified according to the consulate’s rules to ensure they will be accepted. CSH Translation is proud to provide translation services for citizens applying at any Consulate of Italy or the Embassy of Italy. Please contact us for more information.
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