Civil-status documents
Certified translation of a marriage certificate
A marriage certificate is often needed for family reunification, changing a surname, joint insurance, or registering a foreign marriage abroad. We translate it and certify it with the PRAVIS bureau seal — and we say clearly if the receiving office may require a sworn translator or an apostille on the original.
When a marriage-certificate translation is needed
Typical uses include registering a foreign marriage, family residence applications, surname changes on IDs and bank accounts, joint insurance or benefits, and employer or landlord checks abroad. Everyday private use often accepts a bureau seal; formal registration with a civil registry often does not.
Bureau seal vs. sworn translation vs. apostille
Our default is a certified translation with the PRAVIS bureau seal: accurate rendering, company stamp, signed statement, and reference number — the same approach as our certified-translation service.
A sworn translator may be required by civil registry offices, courts, and some government steps in Poland, Germany, or Spain — especially when registering a foreign marriage. An apostille legalises the original in the country of issue; it is separate from translation and not issued by PRAVIS — see also our apostille support. Final requirements are set by the receiving institution.
Need a certified translation of your marriage certificate?
Send a clear scan or photo to office.pravis@gmail.com or through the quote form — we reply in 5–7 minutes with price and whether a bureau seal is enough. HQ in Wrocław, delivery worldwide.
Send files nowHow the process works from Wrocław
Send a clear scan or photo of every page (seals and annotations visible) via the quote form or office.pravis@gmail.com. We reply within 5–7 minutes with a fixed price, turnaround, and whether a bureau seal is likely enough or a sworn route is safer for your destination — for example Poland, Germany, or Spain.
After confirmation we translate, format to mirror the original where useful, and certify with the PRAVIS bureau seal. You receive a certified PDF; we can mail or courier a stamped paper original worldwide from our Wrocław office.
What we need from you
A clear scan of every page including seals and annotations, the target language, and — if known — the country and receiving office. Spelling of both spouses' names and places must match the original exactly.
No guarantees we cannot make
We do not guarantee that a particular school, registry, university, consulate, employer, or other office will accept a given certification format. Requirements vary by country and change over time. We follow standard bureau-seal practice for certified translation, flag known sworn or apostille cases, and leave the final decision to the receiving authority.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bureau seal enough for a marriage certificate?
For many private and everyday uses, yes. For USC, Standesamt, Registro Civil, courts, and some residence steps, a sworn translator is often required. Tell us the destination country and office.
Do I need an apostille as well as a translation?
Sometimes. An apostille authenticates the original for use abroad under the Hague Convention; it is issued in the country of origin, not by PRAVIS. Many everyday recipients only ask for a certified translation. If your checklist mentions apostille, we can advise on the typical sequence.
Will this translation be accepted by my school, office, or consulate?
Often yes for everyday private and school use with a bureau seal — but acceptance is always decided by the receiving institution. Tell us the country (e.g. Poland, Germany, Spain) and office if you know them; we recommend honestly before you order.
Does translation guarantee registration of my marriage abroad?
No. We translate and certify accurately; the registry or authority decides whether and how the marriage is registered.
How fast can I get a quote?
Usually within 5–7 minutes of receiving a clear scan at office.pravis@gmail.com or via the form. Translation turnaround depends on length and language pair.
