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Legal Translation Services in Ireland — Certified, Sworn & Court‑Accepted

When a case turns on a single clause, the wording has to be exact. We deliver certified and sworn legal translation of court orders, contracts, affidavits and family‑law files — prepared by qualified, accredited legal translators and accepted by the Courts Service of Ireland, Irish solicitors, the ISD and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Every document is handled by a native, human specialist — never machine software — and returned with a signed certification statement, official stamp and date. Same‑day and express options available when your court or immigration deadline is tight.

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15,000+Documents translated in Ireland
100+Languages covered
48 hrsStandard turnaround
100%Court & ISD acceptance
4.9 ★Average Google rating

Our legal translations accepted across Ireland & beyond

Courts Service ISD — Immigration INIS — Citizenship IPO / IPAT Law Society Solicitors & Notaries Dept of Foreign Affairs Foreign Embassies Civil Registration Commercial & Corporate
The basics

What Counts as a Certified Legal Translation in Ireland?

There is no single government translator register in Ireland — so acceptance rests entirely on the credentials behind the work. Here is what turns an ordinary translation into a legally usable one.

A legal translation is only valid when the person reading it — a judge, a caseworker, a registrar or a solicitor — can trust that not one word has shifted meaning. A translation becomes certified when a qualified, accredited translator attaches a signed statement confirming the rendering is complete and precise, together with an official stamp, signature and date.

That certification is what makes the difference. It tells the receiving authority who translated the document, what their qualifications are, and that they stand behind its accuracy. For most immigration and administrative uses this certified format is exactly what is required — and it is the standard we apply to every legal order as a baseline, never an optional add‑on you have to ask for.

Because the wording of a contract, judgment or affidavit carries real legal weight, we treat every file as a compliant, professional legal document from the first line — not a rough draft to be tidied up later.

Every certified legal translation carries

  • A signed statement of accuracy and completeness
  • Our official company stamp and the translator's signature
  • The translator's qualifications, credentials and contact details
  • Faithful layout that mirrors the original — seals, headings, signatures
  • The date of certification, as authorities expect
Accepted or we fix it: if an Irish authority ever raises a query on our work, we revise and reissue it free of charge until your legal document is accepted.
Full coverage

Legal Documents We Translate — From Court Orders to Contracts

Personal or corporate, one page or a full bundle — your file lands with a translator who works in that field of law every day.

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Court Orders & Judgments

Rulings, decrees and civil‑bill documents rendered with the exact legal force of the original.

Court accepted →
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Contracts & Agreements

Commercial contracts, leases and terms translated so both parties are bound by identical wording.

Business & corporate →
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Power of Attorney

Prepared in dual language where needed, ready for notarisation and DFA authentication.

Notary ready →
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Divorce Decrees & Family Law

Decrees, separation agreements and custody orders for court filing or re‑marriage abroad.

Family law →
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Affidavits & Sworn Statements

Verified translations with a sworn declaration on affidavit when the court requires it.

Sworn available →
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Police Clearance & Criminal Record

Garda‑vetting and foreign criminal‑record certificates for immigration and employment.

Immigration accepted →
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Wills, Probate & Succession

Estate and inheritance documents handled with the discretion sensitive matters deserve.

Confidential →
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Adoption & Custody Papers

Inter‑country adoption files and guardianship orders to the standard courts expect.

Court accepted →
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Corporate & Business Filings

Company registration, board minutes and compliance documents for corporate legal teams.

Corporate →
Languages we cover

Legal Translation in Polish, Romanian, Arabic & 90+ Languages in Ireland

Every legal document is translated by a native, qualified specialist in that language pair — so your court orders, contracts, affidavits and certificates read precisely, whatever the source language.

Polish
124,000 speakers
Romanian
50,000+ speakers
Ukrainian
Same-day available
Arabic
All dialects
Hindi
+ Malayalam
Chinese
Mandarin
Portuguese
Brazilian community
Spanish
Latin America
Lithuanian
Established community
+80 more languages
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Certified, Sworn or Notarised? How to Know Which You Need

Ordering the wrong level costs you time and a resubmission. This is the plain‑English difference — and when each one actually applies.

Level 1

Certified

A signed, stamped statement of accuracy from a qualified, accredited translator.

Best for: immigration, citizenship, universities, most official use
Level 2

Sworn

The certification is sworn before a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths as an affidavit.

Best for: court proceedings, contested family‑law matters
Level 3

Notarised + Apostille

A notary public certifies the signature, then the DFA apostille legalises it internationally.

Best for: documents used abroad, embassy submissions

Unsure which tier your situation calls for? Tell us the receiving authority and we'll confirm the right level before any work begins — advice is free.

How it works

How to Get a Legal Document Translated in Ireland

The whole process is online and remote — no office visit, no posting originals. Four steps from photo to certified file.

1

Send your document

Upload a clear scan or snap a photo on WhatsApp. Any format accepted — originals stay with you.

Takes 2 minutes
2

Get your estimated quote

Within the hour you receive a transparent starting price and a confirmed turnaround — express if urgent.

Free quotation
3

We translate & certify

A qualified legal translator completes the work; a second reviewer checks it, and we add our certification and stamp.

24–48 hr standard
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Receive & submit

Your certified PDF arrives by email, with a stamped hard copy posted anywhere in Ireland on request.

PDF + hard copy option
Sample certified legal translation

See Exactly What You Receive — Ready to Submit

Certified Legal Translation — Court Order (Romanian → English) Court Ready
Document typeCourt Judgment (Hotărâre Judecătorească)
Issuing courtJudecătoria Bucureşti, Romania
Case referenceNo. 4821 / 2023
PartiesIonescu v. Ionescu
OrderDecree of dissolution granted
Date of ruling12 September 2023
"I, [Translator Name], ITIA Member #XXXX, certify that this is a true and accurate translation of the original Romanian court document as presented to me." — Signed, stamped & dated, Dublin, Ireland
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What every certified legal translation includes

  • Complete, word‑for‑word translation of the original legal text
  • Faithful replication of stamps, seals, court headings and signatures
  • Certificate of Accuracy signed and dated by a qualified translator
  • Translator's full name, accreditation and contact details
  • Our agency stamp and registration details
  • Sworn affidavit before a Commissioner for Oaths where the court requires it
  • Secure digital PDF with tamper‑evident certification
  • Physical copy with original wet‑ink signature on request
Our acceptance guarantee: if your legal translation is ever rejected by the relevant Irish authority due to an error on our part, we correct and reissue it free of charge within 24 hours.
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Transparent pricing

Starting Prices for Legal Translation — No Surprises, No Hidden Fees

Priced per page and quoted before we start. What you're shown in your estimate is what you pay — certification and stamp included.

Standard

from €30 / page

Straightforward legal documents, no rush

  • Police clearance, affidavits, short orders
  • Certified statement & official stamp
  • Digital PDF delivery
  • 3–4 working day turnaround
  • Free revision if queried
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Most Popular

Certified

from €40 / page

Our go‑to option for immigration, family law & business

  • Court orders, contracts, divorce decrees
  • Full certification & sworn option
  • Digital PDF + posted hard copy
  • 48‑hour turnaround
  • Free revisions included
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Express / Complex

from €60 / page

Urgent deadlines, contracts & legalisation

  • Same‑day / next‑morning delivery
  • Priority qualified legal translator
  • Power of Attorney (dual‑language)
  • Notarisation + DFA apostille handled
  • Weekend service available
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Notarisation — from €60 per document
Apostille (DFA) — from €85 (incl. govt fee)
Same‑day rush — add 50% (before 11am)
Get your estimated quote

📩 Your final price is confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins — because it depends on the type of legal document, its length and the certification you need. Every figure shown here is a transparent starting price, never a hidden or per-word surprise.

The difference

Why Choose Ireland Translations for Legal Work

100%

Accepted by courts & solicitors

Every certified legal document we've submitted has been accepted — and if any authority ever queries one, we put it right free of charge.

Human

Never machine translation

Courts reject software output. Every legal translation is done manually by a native specialist and independently reviewed — precise from the first clause.

ITIA

Accredited, named translators

No anonymous stamps. Every translation carries a qualified, ITIA-affiliated, accredited translator's name — the accountability Irish courts rely on.

24 hr

Built around your deadline

Hearings and filing dates don't move. Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours, with fast, express and same-day options when a court date is close.

€0

We carry the risk, not you

If any Irish authority queries a document, we revise and reissue at no cost — your certified translation isn't finished until it's accepted.

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Secure & confidential, always

Legal files are sensitive. Yours are encrypted, access-controlled, processed in Ireland and deleted after delivery, fully GDPR-compliant.

How we compare

Why Clients Choose Us Over Other Translation Agencies

Feature Ireland Translations .ie Generic agencies Online-only tools Freelance translators
Court & ISD‑accepted certified translationSometimesDepends
Sworn affidavit before Commissioner for OathsExtra provider
Notarisation by Irish Notary PublicExtra provider
DFA apostille & embassy legalisation
Specialist legal terminology accuracyVariesSelf‑declared
Same‑day urgent deliverySometimesSometimesDepends
Transparent starting prices upfrontVaries
Free revision guaranteePaid
Client reviews

Trusted for Legal Matters by People Building Their Lives in Ireland

Real feedback from clients we've helped with court submissions, immigration files, family‑law documents and business contracts.

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Google
★★★★★

"Our solicitor needed a Romanian contract certified for court — translated, stamped and back inside 24 hours. Faultless."

AM
Aoife M.
Contract · Dublin
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Trustpilot
★★★★★

"Divorce decree translated for my citizenship file. Accepted by the ISD first time, not a single query."

PK
Paweł K.
Family law · Cork
W
WhatsApp
★★★★★

"Sent a photo of my Power of Attorney on WhatsApp at night, had an estimate by morning and the notarised copy in two days."

LH
Lina H.
POA · Galway
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Google
★★★★★

"Ukrainian court papers translated and the sworn affidavit arranged before a Commissioner for Oaths. Exactly what the judge asked for."

DS
Dmytro S.
Court · Dublin
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Google
★★★★★

"As a solicitor I now send all our bilingual contracts here. Legal terminology precise and consistent every time."

SO
Sarah O'Brien
Law firm · Limerick
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Google
★★★★★

"Our solicitor needed a Romanian contract certified for court — translated, stamped and back inside 24 hours. Faultless."

AM
Aoife M.
Contract · Dublin
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

"Divorce decree translated for my citizenship file. Accepted by the ISD first time, not a single query."

PK
Paweł K.
Family law · Cork
W
WhatsApp
★★★★★

"Sent a photo of my Power of Attorney on WhatsApp at night, had an estimate by morning and the notarised copy in two days."

LH
Lina H.
POA · Galway
G
Google
★★★★★

"Ukrainian court papers translated and the sworn affidavit arranged before a Commissioner for Oaths. Exactly what the judge asked for."

DS
Dmytro S.
Court · Dublin
G
Google
★★★★★

"As a solicitor I now send all our bilingual contracts here. Legal terminology precise and consistent every time."

SO
Sarah O'Brien
Law firm · Limerick
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

"Arabic police clearance translated same-day for my visa. Fast, accurate and accepted without a query."

AR
Ahmed R.
Clearance · Cork
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Google
★★★★★

"Needed a notarised POA with a DFA apostille to use in Italy. Translation, notary and apostille handled together."

EV
Elena V.
Apostille · Dublin
G
Google
★★★★★

"Our corporate team used them for a confidential discovery bundle. Discreet, professional, ahead of deadline."

MD
Michael D.
Corporate · Dublin
W
WhatsApp
★★★★★

"Got an estimate within 15 minutes and my affidavit was certified and ready for court the next morning."

FB
Fatima B.
Affidavit · Galway
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

"Portuguese will and probate documents translated with real care and discretion. Accurate and kind service."

JP
João P.
Probate · Waterford
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

"Arabic police clearance translated same-day for my visa. Fast, accurate and accepted without a query."

AR
Ahmed R.
Clearance · Cork
G
Google
★★★★★

"Needed a notarised POA with a DFA apostille to use in Italy. Translation, notary and apostille handled together."

EV
Elena V.
Apostille · Dublin
G
Google
★★★★★

"Our corporate team used them for a confidential discovery bundle. Discreet, professional, ahead of deadline."

MD
Michael D.
Corporate · Dublin
W
WhatsApp
★★★★★

"Got an estimate within 15 minutes and my affidavit was certified and ready for court the next morning."

FB
Fatima B.
Affidavit · Galway
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

"Portuguese will and probate documents translated with real care and discretion. Accurate and kind service."

JP
João P.
Probate · Waterford
4.9/5
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Frequently asked questions

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Translation in Ireland

Yes. If a document in the proceedings isn't in English or Irish, the court expects a certified translation — and in family‑law matters it often must be verified by the translator on affidavit. We provide both, and arrange the swearing before a Commissioner for Oaths for you.
Not just anyone — acceptance depends on qualifications. The translator or agency must be recognised and able to certify the work with a signed, stamped statement. Our legal translations are handled only by qualified, accredited linguists whose certification Irish authorities and embassies accept.
Certified legal translation has a starting price of €30 per page, with our most‑ordered certified tier from €40. You always receive an all‑inclusive estimated quote covering certification, stamp and delivery before any work begins — no hidden fees.
No. A self‑made or online‑tool translation carries no certification and will be rejected. Courts and authorities require the work of an independent, qualified translator who certifies its accuracy — which is exactly what protects you.
Most legal documents are certified within 48 hours. When a hearing or filing deadline is tight, our express service delivers same‑day or next‑morning, with weekend cover available on request.
Yes. For documents going abroad we arrange notarisation and a DFA apostille so the file is legalised for Hague Convention countries, and can coordinate embassy attestation where a specific country requires it.
Absolutely. All files are transmitted over encrypted channels, stored on GDPR‑compliant servers handled within Ireland, and never shared with third parties. Our translators sign strict confidentiality agreements.
A certified translation carries a signed accuracy statement and stamp. A sworn translation adds a further step — that certification is sworn on affidavit before a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths, which courts often require. We'll advise which your case needs before you order.

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