Frequently asked questions

Prices depend on the language pair, the length and layout of the document, the deadline and whether notarisation or apostille is needed. Send us a photo or scan and we will reply with a firm, no-obligation quote.

Most standard certificates (birth, marriage, police records) are translated in 1–3 business days. Apostilles and legalizations depend on the authorities involved; we give you a realistic timeline with the quote. Urgent service is available.

Yes. Vincentian public documents can be apostilled for use in other member countries, and foreign apostilled documents are generally accepted here. Countries outside the Convention require embassy or consulate legalization, which we also handle.

Usually not. For most translations a clear scan is enough. When originals are needed (for apostille or legalization), we arrange collection and courier anywhere in St Vincent and the Grenadines and abroad.

Before we start, we check the requirements of the authority that will receive it (embassy, immigration, court, university, bank). That way you get exactly the format, certification and authentication they expect.

Yes. All translators and staff are bound by confidentiality, files are transmitted securely and deleted after the agreed retention period.

More than 100, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, Italian, Haitian Creole, Papiamento, Chinese, Arabic, Russian and Hindi. Rare languages are available through ABC Translation's international network.

Payment details are sent with your quote. We accept bank transfer and card payments; corporate clients can be invoiced.