Notary & Certification Services

Accurate translations paired with notarisation for official use in Japan and abroad. Services include: birth certificates, driver's licenses, passports, marriage certificates, My Number cards, COVID-19 vaccination records, and more. Trusted by individuals, healthcare providers, and organisations requiring legally valid documentation.

Expert Translation & Notary Services

Certified Translations

Professional translations for legal and medical documents, completed by experienced translators. Each translation is issued with a signed certificate for accuracy.

Notarised Translations

For documents requiring official recognition, our translations can be notarised at a Japanese notary office. This process confirms the authenticity of the translation and is often required for legal, immigration, and government-related submissions.

Seamless Translation Journey

1

Request a Quotation

Tell us what you need and receive a secure upload link by email. No account is required.

2

Secure Document Upload

Upload your source documents through the verified secure link so we can review scope and prepare your binding quotation.

3

Translation & Certification

Your translation is completed, proofread, and prepared with a signed certificate.

4

Notarization Process

Notary appointments are scheduled. Allow 7–10 days for processing.

5

Receive Your Certified Documents

Receive your documents via domestic or international shipping. Timeline: about 2 weeks total.

Solutions for Every Need

Individuals

Supporting your personal document needs for:

  • Visa applications
  • Study/work abroad
  • Marriage/birth certificates
  • Medical records
  • Vaccination documentation

Healthcare Providers

Supporting your clinical documentation needs for:

  • Patient referrals
  • Discharge summaries
  • Physician letters
  • Consent forms
  • Insurance claims

Organizations

Supporting your institutional document needs for:

  • Corporate registries
  • Legal contracts
  • HR documentation
  • Diplomas and transcripts
  • Official certifications

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Transparent, Itemised Pricing

Current translation pricing: US$79 per source page for non-medical documents and US$120 per started 200 source-language words for medical documents. Final binding pricing is confirmed after source-document review.

Translation rates aligned with MedicTranslate Pricing v6.4 / Platform model, 10 Aug 2026.

Important: Postage and shipping are not included and must be requested separately after notarization. See delivery options below for pricing.

Translation Fees (USD)

Category Public price (USD)
Non-Medical Documents Per source page Examples: Birth certificate, Driver license, Legal docs US$79
Medical Documents Per started 200 source-language words Examples: Vaccination records, Doctor notes, medical certificate US$120 / started 200 words

Translation fees are billed in USD. Final binding translation pricing is confirmed after source-document review. Language availability and any language-specific adjustments are confirmed before payment.

Notarisation Fees (USD)

Service Fee (USD)
Certificate of Translation (翻訳証明書) - English US$—≈ ¥2,500 JPY
Certificate of Translation - Non-English US$—≈ ¥4,000 JPY
Handling & Admin US$—≈ ¥16,500 JPY
Notary Office Fee US$—≈ ¥11,500 JPY

These fees are shown in USD using the daily reference exchange rate; the underlying JPY amount is shown beneath each price. See the worked examples below.

Delivery & Other Options (USD)

Item Fee (USD)
Domestic Shipping US$—≈ ¥500 JPY
EMS Shipping US$—≈ ¥5,000 JPY
DHL Express US$—≈ ¥15,500 JPY
PDF Creation US$—≈ ¥500 JPY

Important: Shipping is charged in addition to translation and notarisation. USD is shown first, with the corresponding JPY amount underneath.

Currency: Prices on this page are shown primarily in USD. The smaller JPY amount underneath is the corresponding Japanese-yen reference amount. USD equivalents for notarisation and delivery use the latest available daily reference exchange rate and are indicative until your quotation is confirmed.

All published translation pricing follows the current MedicTranslate rate card. Language availability and any language-specific adjustments are confirmed before you approve the quotation.

Example: Non-Medical Document Notarised Translation

🇯🇵 Domestic Delivery

Translation: US$79
Certificate of Translation (翻訳証明書): US$—≈ ¥2,500 JPY
Handling & Admin: US$—≈ ¥16,500 JPY
Notary Office Fee: US$—≈ ¥11,500 JPY
TOTAL (two currencies): US$—≈ ¥— JPY total

Delivery is additional and charged at the selected published rate.

🌍 International Delivery

Translation: US$79
Certificate of Translation (翻訳証明書): US$—≈ ¥2,500 JPY
Handling & Admin: US$—≈ ¥16,500 JPY
Notary Office Fee: US$—≈ ¥11,500 JPY
TOTAL (two currencies): US$—≈ ¥— JPY total

Delivery is additional and charged at the selected published rate.

Example: Medical Report Notarised Translation

🇯🇵 Domestic Delivery

Translation (Medical): US$120
Certificate of Translation (翻訳証明書): US$—≈ ¥2,500 JPY
Handling & Admin: US$—≈ ¥16,500 JPY
Notary Office Fee: US$—≈ ¥11,500 JPY
TOTAL (two currencies): US$—≈ ¥— JPY total

Delivery is additional and charged at the selected published rate.

🌍 International Delivery

Translation (Medical): US$120
Certificate of Translation (翻訳証明書): US$—≈ ¥2,500 JPY
Handling & Admin: US$—≈ ¥16,500 JPY
Notary Office Fee: US$—≈ ¥11,500 JPY
TOTAL (two currencies): US$—≈ ¥— JPY total

Delivery is additional and charged at the selected published rate.

Worked examples are presented in USD first, with an indicative JPY total underneath. Delivery is additional where selected. Final pricing is confirmed after source-document review.

Common Questions

Do I need notarisation?

Not all documents require it, but it is often necessary for legal and government use.

How long does notarisation add to the process?

On average, allow 7–10 days for scheduling and notarisation. Including translation and delivery, we recommend 2 weeks for clients in Japan. For overseas delivery, timelines vary and should be discussed case by case.

Can you notarise medical documents?

Yes, we handle both medical and non-medical notarised translations.

Do you provide apostille?

Apostille services are available through official government channels.

Do you retain my documents?

We follow documented retention and deletion controls. Retention periods depend on the service and are described in our Privacy Policy; files are not kept indefinitely.

What is a Certificate of Translation?

A Certificate of Translation (翻訳証明書 / Honyaku-shoumeisho) is a short written statement the translator signs to confirm the translation is accurate and complete. It must be submitted with the translation for the notary to certify the signature. The fee covers preparation and formatting: ¥2,500 for English or ¥4,000 for non-English documents.

What languages do you support?

We support English, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Persian, Arabic, and more. Please enquire for specific requests.

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