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certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed statement by the translator or translation agency attesting that the translation is complete and accurate. An
apostille is a form of international certification, issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), which authenticates the origin of a public document for use in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, such as Russia.
How to get Russian Certified Translation of Birth Certificate in the UK.
When combined, a certified translation of a birth certificate with an apostille means the original UK-issued birth certificate is legally authenticated and its Russian translation is certified, making both recognized by Russian government agencies, embassies, schools, or employers.
Real-Life Case Scenarios: When and Where This Service Is Needed
Immigration and Visa ApplicationsA
UK resident applying for residency, citizenship, or visa in Russia or another Russian-speaking country often must submit a birth certificate. Authorities require the document to be legalized with an apostille and translated into Russian by a certified translator to verify identity and family relationships.
Russian Citizenship RegistrationFamilies with children born in the UK but who are applying for Russian citizenship need to submit birth certificates legalized with the apostille and translated into Russian by professionals for submission to Russian consulates or authorities.
Marriage Registration in RussiaCouples where one party has a UK birth certificate must provide apostilled and translated birth certificates to Russian civil registration offices (ZAGS) to legally formalize the marriage.
Education Enrollment and Legal ProcessesRussian-speaking families living in the UK enrolling children in Russian schools, or individuals requiring birth certificates for inheritance, property claims, or court proceedings in Russia, rely on properly apostilled and translated documents.