Translated divorce certificate
Certified Translation of Divorce Documents in Georgia
Almost every divorce case involving a foreign citizen requires at least one document to be translated into Georgian — whether it's a foreign marriage certificate, a Power of Attorney signed abroad, or a Georgian divorce certificate that needs to be translated back into your own language afterward. A translation that isn't properly certified can cause delays or even be rejected by the court or the House of Justice.
We handle certified Georgian translations locally, in-house, as part of the divorce process — so you don't need to search for a certified translator in your own country.
Which Documents Typically Need Translation?
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Marriage certificates issued outside Georgia — required for both mutual consent and court divorce applications
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Power of Attorney signed and notarized abroad — required if a lawyer will represent you without your presence
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Georgian divorce certificates — if you need the final certificate translated into English, Russian, or another language for use in your home country
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Birth certificates of children — where custody or child-related matters are part of the case
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Supporting evidence documents — for contested cases involving property or custody disputes
How the Translation Process Works
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Send us the original document (or, for a POA, the notarized and apostilled/legalized original by post).
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We arrange the certified Georgian translation locally, using a translator recognized by Georgian notaries and authorities.
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The translation is notarized, attaching the translator's certification to the original or a notarized copy, as required.
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The certified translation is submitted together with your case documents to the House of Justice or the court, as applicable.
Because the translation is handled on our end in Georgia, you don't need to locate or vet a certified translator yourself, and you avoid the risk of a translation being rejected for not meeting Georgian certification standards.
Why Translation Certification Matters
Georgian courts and the House of Justice require translations to be notarized to confirm the translator's certification and accuracy — a plain or informal translation, even if accurate, is generally not accepted. Using a translation that doesn't meet these requirements is one of the most common (and easily avoidable) causes of delay in cross-border divorce cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to find a certified translator in my own country? No. Once we receive your original documents in Georgia, we arrange the certified Georgian translation locally, notarized to the standard required by Georgian authorities.
Can you translate my Georgian divorce certificate into English or Russian? Yes. We can arrange a certified translation of your final divorce certificate into English, Russian, or other languages, and can also assist with apostille of the translated certificate if needed for use abroad.
How long does certified translation take? Turnaround depends on document length and current workload, but translation is generally handled in parallel with the rest of your case so it doesn't add significant delay. We'll confirm a specific timeline once we have your documents.
Does the translation need to be done before I send my Power of Attorney? No — send us the notarized (and apostilled/legalized, if required) original first. We handle the Georgian translation after the original arrives.
Is the translation accepted by both the House of Justice and the courts? Yes, our translations are certified and notarized to meet the requirements of both the administrative (House of Justice) and judicial divorce procedures.
Get Your Documents Translated as Part of Your Case
Translation is handled as a standard part of our divorce service — you don't need to arrange it separately. Contact us with your documents, and we'll take care of certified translation alongside the rest of your case.
Related guides: How to Prepare a Power of Attorney Abroad | Documents Required for Divorce in Georgia
