Individuals & Families
Document translation & witnessing
English and Chinese document translation, solicitor witnessing and certified copies. We confirm the receiving organisation’s requirements and the available assistance before proceeding.
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How we can help
- English and Chinese documents: discuss the translation required for personal, business or legal paperwork.
- Submission requirements: review the receiving organisation’s instructions so the required language, format and certification can be clarified before work begins.
- Document preparation: agree the scope, timing and delivery format, including any names or terminology that need to be used consistently.
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Specific matters we can assist with
Identity and civil documents
Discuss Chinese–English translation of passports, birth and marriage certificates, household registration records and name-change documents.
Visa and citizenship documents
Prepare a translation scope for police certificates, relationship evidence, employment records and other documents requested for an application.
Education and employment records
Review translation needs for qualifications, transcripts, references and work certificates, including consistency of names and dates across documents.
Business and financial documents
Discuss contracts, company records, bank statements and financial documents, identifying the intended recipient and terminology before work starts.
Legal correspondence and evidence
Identify the pages, annexures and messages that need translation for a legal matter, and agree how the translation will be matched to the source material.
Solicitor witnessing and certified copies
Assist with witnessing signatures and certifying copies where the receiving organisation accepts a solicitor. Provide its instructions and the original documents so we can confirm the requirements before your appointment.
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From enquiry to next steps
- Tell us about the matter: share the background, your main concern and any important dates.
- Agree the scope: discuss the documents, proposed work, fees and timing.
- Take the next step: once the engagement is confirmed, we proceed with the agreed work and keep you informed.
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Common questions
Can I use a translation for an official application?
Requirements depend on the receiving organisation. Please provide its instructions so we can confirm whether the requested translation and any certification requirements can be met before accepting the work.
How are timing and fees confirmed?
Send the document, target language and required date. We will confirm the available service, scope, fee and timing before you decide whether to proceed.
Discuss your circumstances
Tell us what you need help with, any relevant dates and your preferred language. We will discuss the matter and confirm the available assistance and engagement arrangements.