Apostille
Certifies the signature on a public document for Hague Convention countries. In Ecuador it is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility.
Apostille
Apostille and official translation: what each one is and in which order
An apostille and an official translation are two different steps that are often requested together. The apostille certifies that a public document is authentic for use in another country; the official translation puts it into another language with legal validity. We do the translation and tell you how to combine it with the apostille.
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Apostille vs translation
They are not the same, and one does not replace the other:
Official translation
Puts the document into another language, signed by a translator accredited by Ecuador's Judicial Council.
Both together
When a foreign country wants the document apostilled and in its language, you need both, in the order the receiving institution requires.
What comes first, apostille or translation?
Most often the original document is apostilled first and then translated together with its apostille. Some institutions also ask for the translation to be apostilled. Since it depends on the destination country, check what you are asked for or send it to us and we will tell you the order before we start.
How it works
Your official translation in 3 steps
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Send your document
Message us on WhatsApp or by email with a photo or PDF of the document and the target language.
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Get your quote
We confirm the price and delivery time based on the document and the language.
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Receive your official translation
A translator accredited by Ecuador's Judicial Council translates and certifies your document. Digital delivery across Ecuador and worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
What to know about official translation
Another question? Message us on WhatsApp and we will answer.
Are an apostille and a translation the same?
No. The apostille certifies the document is authentic; the official translation puts it into another language with legal validity. You often need both.
Where is a document apostilled in Ecuador?
Apostilles are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility. We do not issue apostilles: we translate the document and its apostille.
Is the apostille translated too?
Yes. If the document is already apostilled, we translate both the document and the apostille so the foreign institution can read them.
Ready for your official translation?
Send us your document and we will reply with the price and delivery time.
