For a visa, employment or residence file, a police certificate must be translated precisely as issued. Odette handles the wording, identity details, issue date and official references without interpreting what they mean for your application.
An illustrative translation and seal design. No real document or certification is issued by this animation.
Arabic sample translated into English.
A practical guide from Odette El Dahdah Translation Office · Updated 13 October 2026
Before you send it
Send the complete certificate, including stamps and any entries. Do not crop the issue date, reference number or reverse side.
Confirm how recent the certificate must be with the recipient before commissioning translation. That requirement depends on the procedure.
If the application asks for records from several countries, identify each issuing country and language so the scope can be assessed.
From your record to a carefully checked translation.
01 / Share the essentials
Start with the document type, source and target languages, receiving authority and deadline. Odette confirms the scope, fee and timing before you commit. Send only the information needed for your request.
02 / Translate & check
Names, dates, numbers, terminology and notes are checked against the source. Bring any required spellings or format instructions into the conversation before the translation is finalized.
03 / Prepare for submission
Agree the delivery format and whether you need a sworn translation. Odette has been a sworn translator in Lebanon since 2017: for a sworn translation, she certifies its accuracy with her signature and stamp. The recipient decides whether additional certification or legalization is required.
Questions about this document
Will translating an older certificate make it valid again?
No. The translation records the certificate’s content and issue date. Ask the receiving authority whether a new certificate is needed.
How much will this translation cost, and how long will it take?
The fee and timing depend on the language pair, number of pages, legibility, format and deadline. Email Odette with those details for a quote; no fixed price or turnaround is assumed for every document.
Will a sworn translation be accepted everywhere?
Requirements vary by country, authority and procedure. Share the recipient’s instructions before ordering. Lebanese sworn status does not automatically replace a locally required certification, notarization or legalization.
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Sworn translation · since 2017
A translation with a named professional behind it.
Odette has been certified as a sworn translator by the Lebanese Ministry of Justice since 2017. For a sworn translation, she signs and seals the translated document, taking professional responsibility for its accuracy.
The receiving authority determines any additional certification or legalization requirements.
