New Amsterdam is the capital of Region 6, on the east bank of the Berbice River. As Berbice's main administrative centre, it is a natural point for clients from across the county who need certified translations and legalized documents.
Our services in New Amsterdam
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Certified translation
Official translations of certificates, diplomas, contracts and court documents, certified for use by authorities.
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Apostille
Apostille of Guyanese public documents through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for use in all Hague Convention countries.
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Embassy and consulate legalization
Full legalization chain for countries outside the Apostille Convention, through ministries and foreign embassies.
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Notary services
Certified true copies, powers of attorney, affidavits and signature certification, ready for apostille.
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Document retrieval
We obtain birth, marriage and death certificates, police clearances, transcripts and company records on your behalf.
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Interpreting
Consecutive, simultaneous and remote interpreting for meetings, courts, medical appointments and events.
How clients in New Amsterdam work with us
Send a scan or photo of your documents through the form or by email. We reply with a fixed quote and delivery date. Certified translations are delivered as PDFs by email; when originals are needed for an apostille or embassy, we arrange courier collection and return.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a complete and accurate translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company confirming its accuracy. Authorities in Guyana and abroad usually require it for official documents such as birth certificates, diplomas and court records.
Does Guyana issue apostilles?
Yes. Guyana joined the Hague Apostille Convention and has applied it since 18 April 2019. Public documents issued in Guyana can receive an apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are then accepted in other member countries without further embassy legalization.
My document is going to a country that does not accept apostilles. What then?
Then the document needs consular or embassy legalization: it is authenticated in Guyana and then legalized by the embassy or consulate of the destination country. We manage the full chain for you.
How much does it cost?
Prices depend on the language pair, the number and type of documents, and whether notarisation, an apostille or legalization is needed. Send us your documents for a free, fixed quote.