Certified Translation
Ministry of Justice authorized translators and notarization steps.
Types of Legal Document Translation
ترجمه توسط مترجم دارای پروانه رسمی از وزارت دادگستری رومانی همراه با مهر و شماره مجوز.
ترجمه مجاز که امضای مترجم توسط دفتر اسناد رسمی (Notar Public) در رومانی تایید شده است.
🇮🇷Iran-Specific: Persian-Romanian Translation Is Rare
Unlike widely-used languages such as English or French, which have dozens of authorized translators, Persian is a genuinely scarce language pair in Romania's official translator registry. Checking several public translator directories (not the complete official Ministry of Justice list) turned up only one or two names for the entire country — including one based in Bucharest. As a result, unlike common languages that publish baseline rates around 15–35 RON per page, no bureau we found lists a fixed Persian rate — expect to request a custom quote, typically at a premium over common-language pricing. It's worth reaching out to a translator well before you actually need the documents, since the pool of options is small.
Another important legal point: Iran is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. This means Iranian civil documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, etc.) cannot simply be apostilled — they require the "consular legalization" route instead. Based on the standard documented pattern for documents leaving Iran, this typically involves an official translation and Ministry of Justice (Dadgostari) attestation in Iran, then Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, and finally legalization by the Romanian Embassy in Tehran; the document then needs a certified Romanian translation and notarization of the translator's signature once in Romania. This is the general chain for Iranian documents, but we strongly recommend confirming the exact, current requirements directly with the Romanian Embassy in Tehran before you begin, since these procedures can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use translations done in my home country?
Generally, Romanian authorities prefer translations done locally by Romanian-authorized translators, though embassy-legalized translations may be accepted in some cases.
Where can I find an authorized translator?
You can search the official registry on the Ministry of Justice website or visit local notary offices, which often have authorized translators on call.
Why is finding a Persian translator so hard?
Persian has far lower demand in Romania than common European languages, so the pool of Ministry-of-Justice-authorized translators for it is very small. Search early and consider contacting notary offices directly, as they often work with an authorized translator network.
If I already have an official, certified translation of my documents, do I still need to bring the originals?
Yes. According to Romania's official consular services page (econsulat.ro), for many services all documents must be presented in original, even when accompanied by certified translations. IGI's official page also explicitly lists certain identity/family documents as needing to be "translated and legalized — copy and original." We recommend always bringing the original documents along with your certified translations to the embassy or immigration office.
What is a "certified true copy" (Copie Legalizată) and how do I get one?
A certified true copy is a copy of a document that a Romanian notary public (Notar Public) certifies as an exact match of the original. Under Romania\'s notary law (Legea 36/1995, Art. 12), this is one of the official notarial services. Important note: we could not find a clear official source on whether a new certified copy can be made from an already-certified copy, or whether the original must be shown every time — common practice (based on practical experience, not a written official source) is that the notary typically requires the original document. For full certainty, it\'s best to ask a Romanian notary public directly.
This guide is part of the "Essentials & Settlement" collection.
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