Fast certified Japanese apostille translation services for UK & worldwide

Apostille legalisation is more than a translation—it is a sequence of steps requiring precision and compliance. We deliver a complete solution for Japanese documents: translation by certified linguists, certification on our letterhead, notarisation by a UK notary public when required, and apostille legalisation through the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Here is how it works: (1) Translation into the required language (Japanese or English) with meticulous formatting to mirror stamps, seals, and dates; (2) Certification and, if requested, notarisation to confirm translator identity and competence; (3) Submission to the appropriate authority for apostille, typically the FCDO in the UK, or a Secretary of State office abroad when documents originate outside the UK.

Our specialists handle both directions: UK documents for use in Japan, and Japanese documents for use in the UK or other Hague Apostille Convention jurisdictions. We align with destination requirements, including embassy preferences where apostille alone may not suffice. Need broader support? Explore our certified translation services or our dedicated apostille translation services.

Turnaround times are clear: translation within 24–48 hours for most short documents; same‑day notarisation by appointment; apostille processing generally 1–3 weeks depending on the authority’s workload. Urgent options are available where possible. We maintain rigorous data security, and our certified translations are recognised internationally, including by British authorities and US bodies such as USCIS.

Choosing Kings of Translation means a single accountable partner. You will not need to visit multiple offices—we coordinate every step, keep you updated, and return a complete package ready to submit. This practical, client‑centred approach is why corporate legal teams and private clients trust us time after time.

Typical documents include birth and marriage certificates, academic diplomas and transcripts, police clearance checks, powers of attorney, corporate incorporation papers, board resolutions, and financial statements. When these documents travel across borders, many authorities require both a certified translation and an apostille to confirm authenticity under the Hague Convention.

For Japanese-language documents being used in the UK, we translate into English and certify, then arrange notarisation and FCDO apostille if requested. For UK documents going to Japan, we translate into Japanese as needed, and legalise accordingly. If an embassy requires additional steps beyond apostille, we can advise on sequencing to avoid delays.

Our Japanese translators work with kanji, kana, and romanisation standards to ensure accurate name rendering and consistent formatting. We carefully represent personal names, seals (hanko), addresses, and official references. Where transliteration choices exist, we follow your preferred spellings to align with passports and prior filings.

Whether you are applying for residency, handling corporate registrations, completing academic admissions, or managing cross-border estate matters involving a death certificate, our team ensures your documents meet formal submission criteria. If your file includes travel documents, you can also order passport translation with the same consistent formatting and fast delivery.

If your documents are already apostilled, we can simply provide certified translations that reference the apostille page. Conversely, we can translate first, then notarise and obtain the apostille on the translation or on the source document, depending on the destination authority’s rules. We will recommend the most efficient route for your case.