Does the translator's signature have to be notarized?

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Where can I notarize the translator's signature?

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Where can you consult a list of official translators in Colombia?

As of December 2018, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stopped publishing this list. You can consult our directory of official translators. The suitability of all these translators has been validated by the Traductores.co team. This service is free for both you and the translator.

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Certified Translation in Colombia for Dummies

What requirements must a Certified/Official translation meet?

All official translations in Colombia must include:

Official translator's seal showing the translator's full name, the resolution number and the year of issuance of said resolution, and working languages.
Translator's signature or autpgrpah on each translated page.
Ideally, a consecutive or serial number that corresponds to the number of translations performed by the professional.

What entities endorse certified translators in Colombia?

An official translator in Colombia must have a seal and resolution number from one of these three (3) entities: National university of Colombia, University of Antioquia, Ministry of Justice. Our translations are accepted by more than 1,600 academic, immigration, and professional entities worldwide. Learn more

Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issue a certificate that endorses translators?

No. Although it's a common belief, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) does not issue these certifications. In Colombia, translators are only certified by one of the three entities mentioned.

Does the translator's signature have to be authenticated at the notary's office?

Not in all cases. Only when the entity receiving your documents explicitly requests that the translations be apostilled. Keep in mind that, in the vast majority of cases, it is the original document that needs to be apostilled.

I need to apostille my translations. What should I do?

If the receiving entity requires you to have the translations apostilled, in addition to bearing the official translator's seal and signature, the translations must also be notarized. We invite you to learn more about... Guide to apostilling translations in 2026.

Where can I authenticate my official translations?

You must carry out this procedure only at the notary(ies) where the translator has registered his/her signature and official seal.

Where can I find a list of official translators?

You can check our Directory of Certified Translators in Colombia. The suitability of all these professionals has been validated by our team.

Is Traductores.co an ATA Member?

Yes. Traductores.co is a corporate member of the American Translators Association - ATA with the number #280084. Click here to read more.