Timeframe
In most cases, we can finalise your legal translation within the same day. However, standard processing usually takes 1–2 working days.
Purposes & Requesting Agencies
- Immigration & Visa Applications
- Department of Home Affairs – to submit legal documents supporting visa, permanent residency, or citizenship applications.
- Required when affidavits, powers of attorney, or legal declarations are part of the application.
- Legal & Court Proceedings
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia / Family Court of Australia – for divorce, custody, property, or family law matters.
- State and Territory Courts – for civil, commercial, criminal, or probate matters.
- Solicitors / Barristers / Notaries – for contracts, estate planning, powers of attorney, or legal disputes.
- Public Trustees / Executors – for administering estates or trusts where foreign legal documents are involved.
- Business & Commercial Matters
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) – for company registration, director appointments, or corporate filings.
- Banks, Financial Institutions, and Insurance Companies – for contracts, guarantees, or legal compliance documentation.
- Government Agencies & Regulatory Authorities
- State/Territory Land Titles Offices – for property deeds or conveyancing documents.
- Professional Licensing Bodies – for verifying legal documents related to qualifications, business registration, or professional conduct.
- Family, Estate & Inheritance Matters
- Wills and Probate Authorities – to administer estates where foreign documents need recognition.
- Family Lawyers – for verification of foreign legal documents affecting family property, custody, or inheritance.
- Notarisation & Certification
- Notary Publics / Legalisation Authorities – for certifying foreign legal documents for use 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
Ready to Order?
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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