Why translation?

Documents that originate from outside of Greece will need to be translated into Greek for many different legal and administrative processes before they can be used by local authorities here.

For formal processes, you will need a Certified Translation - the translation can be carried-out and/or certified by a lawyer pursuant to article 36 of the Code of lawyers in Greece and will be valid for any legal proceedings as well as any other process that requires a Certified Translation.

Examples of documents you are likely to need to get translated include, but are not limited to:

• Birth Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Criminal Background Checks
• Financial Accounts
• Academic Qualifications,
• Deed Poll Name Change
• Company documents (e.g. Articles of Association)
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Processes that May Require Translation of Documents

The list is, in fact, potentially endless and will depend on the particular process that you need to complete in Greece. Below you will find a list of processes and the documents you may need to have translated into Greek.

Inheritance

For inheritance proceedings it can often be necessary to arrange for translation of an official death certificate if death occurred outside of Greece, unless an International Death Certificate has been issued. Also, if only a non-Greek Will is in existence, this may well need to be translated also.

Divorce Proceedings

If a couple were married in the UK or other non-Greek speaking jurisdiction, and they have children born there, it will be necessary to have the marriage certificate as well as the birth certificates of any children born outside Greece translated. Furthermore, any other documentation relating to assets abroad may need to be translated.

Property Purchase

If a mortgage is required in Greece, it may well be necessary to justify your income, and should you be self-employed/business owner, then it may be necessary to have previous year's financial accounts translated to Greek so that the bank may approve an application.

Immigration

Health insurance covering the duration of your stay in Greece is necessary. The terms and conditions of such insurance are may need to be translated. Also, any economic means (pensions or any other income) by which you might prove that you can afford to stay in the country, will need to be translated.

Enforcement of a foreign Court Order or Judgment

Depending on the nature of the Court Order or Judgment that you have obtained in a foreign country, in order to have it enforced in Greece you may be required to follow the legal proceedings of 'Exequatur' which will require you to produce a translation of the original Court decision, carried-out by a Sworn or Official translator.

Languages We Deal With

We can deal with documents that need to be translated from English to Greek.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

• Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
• Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
• Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
• Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
• All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
• Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
• Continuous quality controls and reviews.