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How to Prepare Documents for Legalization and Certified Translation in Egypt
Learn the step-by-step process for preparing your documents for legalization and certified translation in Egypt—ideal for embassy, visa, or court use.
How to Get Your Documents Ready for Legalization and Translation in Egypt
When applying for a visa, enrolling in a foreign university, or dealing with international legal matters, many authorities require that your documents go through legalization and certified translation.
At COT Translation Services, we help clients across Egypt (and abroad) prepare their documents correctly—from legalization to certified translation—so they are accepted by embassies, consulates, universities, and government agencies.
What Does Legalization Mean?
Legalization is the official process of validating a document issued in one country so it can be used in another. It usually involves:
Notarization.
Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Legalization by the target country’s embassy.
Without legalization, your document might be rejected or delayed abroad.
Common Documents That Require Legalization + Translation
Birth, marriage, divorce certificates.
Academic degrees and transcripts.
Police clearance certificates.
Power of attorney documents.
Court judgments.
Commercial documents (contracts, licenses, invoices).
Medical records.
Bank letters or financial affidavits.
Step-by-Step Guide: Legalization & Translation in Egypt
Step 1: Get Your Original Document
Make sure the document is official and recent. For example:
Birth certificate must be the computerized official version.
University degree must be signed and sealed by your institution.
Step 2: Notarization (If Needed)
Some documents may require notary certification by a public notary or authorized body before they can be legalized.
Step 3: Authenticate by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Go to MOFA office in Cairo (or other governorates) and request authentication. This places an official sticker or stamp on the document.
Time: Usually same-day or next-day
Cost: Around 30–50 EGP per document
Step 4: Legalization by the Embassy or Consulate
Visit the relevant embassy or consulate of the destination country in Egypt. They’ll review and stamp the authenticated document.
Examples:
German Embassy
Canadian Embassy
French Consulate
Saudi Cultural Bureau
Italian Consulate
Each embassy has its own requirements—check their website or ask COT for help.
Step 5: Certified Translation by a Trusted Office
Once legalized, your document must be translated into the official language of the destination country.
At COT Translation Services, we:
Provide certified and signed translations.
Use official formatting accepted by embassies.
Offer same-day or next-day delivery.
Translate into English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more.
Send both digital and printed stamped copies.
Why Embassies & Legal Bodies Trust COT
Over 30 years of experience.
Certified translations accepted by all major embassies.
Native-speaking legal translators.
Strict confidentiality & document security.
Online submission and nationwide courier delivery.
Branches in Maadi, Downtown, and Mohandessin.
FAQs
Do I need to translate the document before legalization?
No. You must legalize the original document first, then translate the final version. Embassies only accept translations of the stamped document.
Can you help me check embassy requirements?
Yes. Our team stays updated with embassy rules and can guide you step by step.
I live abroad. Can I use your services?
Absolutely. Send your scanned legalized documents by email or WhatsApp, and we’ll deliver certified translations worldwide.
Ready to Legalize and Translate Your Documents?
Let COT Translation Services handle the full process—fast, certified, and embassy-approved.
Call Us or Send the document via WhatsApp
Visit: www.cottranslation.com
Branches: Maadi – Downtown – Mohandessin
One stop. Full support. Peace of mind.
