How do I get an English document translated into Macedonian?
Check what the Macedonian receiving authority requires, then provide the complete English document and specify whether court certification is needed.
Check whether the document needs an official translation
If you are submitting an English document to an institution in Macedonia, ask whether it needs a Macedonian translation and whether that translation must be certified by a court-sworn translator. Rules can vary by authority and procedure.
Ask whether the institution also needs the original, a certified copy, an apostille or notarization. Confirm the exact requirements before ordering or arranging authentication.
Common English documents translated into Macedonian
The list is illustrative. Follow the receiving institution's checklist and submit the specific document it requests.
- birth, marriage and death certificates;
- diplomas, transcripts and student-status records;
- employment letters, salary certificates and bank records;
- contracts, powers of attorney and court decisions;
- medical, company and technical documents requested by the authority.
Prepare the English source for translation
- include every page, seal, signature, handwritten note and attachment;
- provide clear scans and identify any hard-to-read text;
- state the Macedonian recipient and purpose;
- include the deadline and any written translation instructions.
Review the translation before submission
Check names, dates, numbers and document references against the English original. If personal names must match a Macedonian ID or another official record, provide the preferred spelling with the request.
A translation accurately transfers the written content; it does not determine whether the source document is genuine or whether an application will be approved.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a court-certified translation from English into Macedonian?
Ask the authority receiving the document. If it requires an official translation, request a court-sworn translator for English-to-Macedonian.
Should I translate stamps and handwritten notes?
Provide the complete document, including visible stamps, signatures and notes. The receiving institution may require them to be represented in the translation.
Does a Macedonian translation replace an apostille?
Not necessarily. Translation and authentication are separate requirements; check whether the receiving authority also asks for an apostille, notarization or original.