Certified translation and document legalization for Jamaica
We translate, certify, apostille and legalize your documents so they are accepted abroad, and we bring foreign documents into line for use in Jamaica. One team handles the whole chain, from Kingston to Negril.
- Certified translations in 20+ languages
- Apostille and embassy legalization
- Notary services and document retrieval
What we do
Each service can be ordered on its own or combined. Most clients need two or three of them for one file, for example a birth certificate retrieved, translated, then apostilled.
- Certified translationOfficial translations with certification, accepted by immigration offices, courts, universities and banks.
- ApostilleApostille certificates for Jamaican documents used abroad, and help with foreign apostilled documents used in Jamaica.
- Embassy and consulate legalizationLegalization through embassies and consulates for countries that do not accept the apostille.
- Certified true copiesCertified true copies of passports, diplomas and other originals, prepared through a notary public or Justice of the Peace.
- Power of attorneyDrafting, translation, notarisation and apostille of powers of attorney for use in Jamaica or abroad.
- Document retrievalWe obtain birth, marriage and death certificates, police records, court and academic documents for you.
- InterpretingProfessional interpreters for meetings, courts, medical visits, weddings and events, on site or remotely.
Prices depend on the document, the language pair and the destination country, so every quote is prepared individually and free of charge.
How it works
Send your documents
Email scans or photos, or upload them through the form. Tell us where the documents will be used.
Receive your quote
We confirm the requirements of the receiving authority and send a fixed price and delivery date.
We do the work
Translation, certification, apostille, notary or embassy steps are handled for you, in the right order.
Delivery
You receive certified PDFs by email and the originals by courier or hand delivery, anywhere in Jamaica or abroad.
Why clients choose us
One file, one contact
We coordinate translators, notaries, the Ministry and embassies so you do not have to queue at each one.
Accepted where it matters
Our certified translations are prepared for immigration offices, courts, universities, banks and PICA.
International network
ABC Translation offices abroad let us obtain and legalize documents in other countries as well.
Clear, individual quotes
No hidden fees. You know the price and timeline before we start.
Serving all 14 parishes
Jamaica's three historic counties and fourteen parishes. Choose yours for local information.
County of Surrey
- KingstonKingston
- PortlandPort Antonio
- St. AndrewHalf Way Tree
- St. ThomasMorant Bay
County of Middlesex
- ClarendonMay Pen
- ManchesterMandeville
- St. AnnSt. Ann's Bay
- St. CatherineSpanish Town
- St. MaryPort Maria
County of Cornwall
- HanoverLucea
- St. ElizabethBlack River
- St. JamesMontego Bay
- TrelawnyFalmouth
- WestmorelandSavanna-la-Mar
Languages we translate
Certified translation to and from English, plus any combination of the languages below. Ask us about languages not listed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a certified translation or apostille cost?
Prices vary with the type of document, the number of pages, the languages and the destination country. Send us your documents for a free, individual quote.
Do I need to come to an office?
No. Most work starts with scans sent by email or through our form. Originals, when needed, can be sent and returned by courier anywhere in Jamaica.
Do you serve my parish?
Yes. We work with clients in all fourteen parishes, from Kingston and St. Andrew to Westmoreland and St. Thomas, and with Jamaicans living abroad.
Which languages do you translate?
More than twenty, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Haitian Creole and Jamaican Patois. Ask us if your language is not listed.
Can you handle the whole process for me?
Yes. We can retrieve a document, translate it, have it certified and apostilled or legalized, and deliver it to you or directly to the receiving authority.
Tell us what you need
Send your documents for a free, no-obligation quote. We usually reply within one business day.