Timeframe
In most cases, we can finalise your court transcript translation within the same day. However, standard processing usually takes 1–2 working days.
Purposes & Requesting Agencies
- Immigration & Citizenship
- Department of Home Affairs
- To assess character for visa, permanent residency, or citizenship applications.
- Required when an applicant has been involved in overseas court proceedings (criminal or civil).
- Department of Home Affairs
- Legal Proceedings in Australia
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – for matters involving overseas divorces, custody, child support, or property settlements.
- State and Territory Courts – when a foreign judgment, conviction, or litigation record is relevant to proceedings in Australia.
- High Court / Federal Court of Australia – for appeals or matters involving recognition of foreign judgments.
- Character & Background Checks
- Australian Federal Police (AFP) – in some background check or security clearance contexts where overseas legal records are relevant.
- State/Territory Police / Licensing Authorities – for licences in security, law, or sensitive professions.
- Professional Registration & Licensing
- Legal Admission Boards – for overseas-trained lawyers applying for recognition or admission in Australia.
- Other Professional Bodies (e.g., medical, accounting, engineering) – where past legal issues could affect eligibility.
- Business & Commercial Matters
- ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) – for company director or business registration if past litigation affects eligibility.
- Banks, Financial Institutions, and Insurance Companies – where court records impact credit, liability, or compliance checks.
- Estate, Family, and Civil Matters
- Public Trustees / Solicitors – when foreign court rulings relate to inheritance or estate distribution.
- Family Lawyers – for custody disputes or enforcement of foreign court orders in Australia.
Important Notes
Before applying, we recommend contacting the requesting agency for specific instructions regarding translations.
If the translation is used for a court proceeding, the translation should follow the Official Translation Guide and Best Practices for the Translation of Official and Legal Documents, within which page alignment, meaning one source text page to one target text page, is of paramount importance.
Useful Links
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You can easily place an order online for a NAATI Certified Translation by following the steps below.
Hardcopy Options
Most government and commercial agencies accept electronic NAATI certified translations. However, if you require a printed original hardcopy, please request this when placing your order.
Delivery Options:
- Option 1 – Regular Post: Free of charge. Secure in most cases but not trackable.
- Option 2 – Registered Post ($12): Recommended. A tracking code will be provided once your mail is posted.
- Option 3 – Express Post ($15): For faster delivery.
Note: Hardcopy delivery fees must be paid upfront.
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