What "legalised" means
Legalisation is a notary's attestation that the signature on the translation really belongs to the person who signed it. It does not cover the content of the translation, only the authenticity of the signature. Our director's specimen signature is on file with our notary, so legalisation requires no appointment on your part.
Turnaround and delivery
Allow 48 hours from approval of the quote. The legalised paper original is sent to you by post, A-Post or registered mail as you prefer.
Is a legalised electronic copy possible?
An electronic signature cannot be legalised remotely: Swiss law provides for the legalisation of a signature made or acknowledged before the notary. On request, however, the notary can issue a certified electronic copy of the legalised paper translation, signed with the notary's own qualified signature. Ask us whether this option is available for your case.
When to choose this level
- The authority explicitly asks for a "legalised" or "notarised" translation.
- Certain residents' registration offices, civil registry offices or courts, depending on the canton.
- The document will subsequently be apostilled: in that case, go straight for the apostille level.
Does legalisation certify the quality of the translation?
No. The notary attests the authenticity of the translator's signature. The accuracy of the translation is guaranteed by ABC Translation Sàrl's certification.
Do I need to go to the notary?
No. We handle the whole procedure and send you the legalised original.