Certified Translation of Academic Transcripts and Diplomas (2026)
Source document: Academic transcript and degree or diploma certificate issued by the institution — certification system: Certified translation for admissions and credential evaluation; NAATI for Australian skills assessments (VETASSESS, ACS, Engineers Australia, AITSL); beëdigd vertaler for Nuffic/DUO; beeidigter Übersetzer for Germany.
What it is used for
Used for university admissions, skills assessments for skilled visas, credential recognition, foreign employment and professional registration.
What to prepare
- The original transcript bearing the institution's seal and registrar signature
- The original degree certificate or an institution-certified copy
- Passport name spelling, in case it differs from the institution's records
Turnaround: 2–4 working days per set; NAATI 3–5 working days; MFA legalisation adds 2–3 working days.
Why these translations get rejected
- Skipping institutional verification before consular legalisation
- Leaving the grading-scale and credit notes on the reverse untranslated
- Degree titles rendered differently from what the assessing body expects
- Re-scanning a digitally signed PDF so the signature can no longer be verified
Next step after certification
Institutional verification, then translation and certification, then MFA legalisation, then submission to the assessing body or institution.
FAQ — Certified Translation of Academic Transcripts and Diplomas
Which authorities accept Certified Translation of Academic Transcripts and Diplomas?
Used for university admissions, skills assessments for skilled visas, credential recognition, foreign employment and professional registration.
What do I need to send you?
The original transcript bearing the institution's seal and registrar signature · The original degree certificate or an institution-certified copy · Passport name spelling, in case it differs from the institution's records
Which certification system applies?
Certified translation for admissions and credential evaluation; NAATI for Australian skills assessments (VETASSESS, ACS, Engineers Australia, AITSL); beëdigd vertaler for Nuffic/DUO; beeidigter Übersetzer for Germany.
Why do translations of this document get rejected?
Skipping institutional verification before consular legalisation · Leaving the grading-scale and credit notes on the reverse untranslated · Degree titles rendered differently from what the assessing body expects · Re-scanning a digitally signed PDF so the signature can no longer be verified
What happens after the translation is certified?
Institutional verification, then translation and certification, then MFA legalisation, then submission to the assessing body or institution.
How long does it take?
2–4 working days per set; NAATI 3–5 working days; MFA legalisation adds 2–3 working days. Pricing depends on page count and certification tier; a free quote is available before any work starts.
What is the difference between translation, certification, notarisation and legalisation?
They are four separate layers: (1) the translation itself, (2) the translator's certificate of accuracy, (3) notarisation of the signer's signature by a notarial services attorney, and (4) legalisation or apostille, which authenticates seals for cross-border use. None of the first three replaces the fourth.
Can Thailand issue an apostille yet?
Not yet in practice. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then, Thai documents follow the Department of Consular Affairs legalisation route followed by destination embassy attestation. Check hcch.net and consular.mfa.go.th for the current status.
Do you guarantee the receiving authority will accept it?
Acceptance is always the receiving authority's decision, so no outcome can be guaranteed. We confirm the exact certification system your destination requires before starting, and we redo the work free of charge if the error is on our side.
Other document types
Information current as of August 2026. Legalisation steps per the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA (consular.mfa.go.th); Apostille Convention status per hcch.net; Australian translator certification per naati.com.au. Always confirm requirements with the receiving authority before proceeding.