Tell us the exact source language
Hindi uses Devanagari, while Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and other languages use different scripts. The right translator must read the source script and document type.
Send a clear colour scan of every page. Include the back when it carries a seal, note or registration number. We flag handwriting or damaged text that cannot be read.
Names need a clear plan
Indian names can appear in more than one English spelling. Compare the source with the passport and application form before translation.
We keep the identity clear and flag a real mismatch. We do not silently turn a name, village or parent detail into a preferred spelling. The receiving office decides what proof links two versions.
English may be an Indian processing step
A regional-language record may need a certified English translation for an Indian office to process it. This is not a rule for every record or destination.
Ask which source, English copy and prior check are accepted before you send the original. Translation, notary, HRD, Home, SDM and MEA are different steps.
Match the document type
A municipal birth record, court decree, degree, affidavit and company paper use different terms and signing offices. Chamber of Commerce is only for commercial records. HRD is for education records where required.
We translate stamps, headings and notes that form part of the record. We do not add facts from the passport to a source that does not contain them.
Match the foreign language and credential
English may be enough for one office. Another may need Arabic, Italian, German or a locally sworn translator. Ask before ordering two translations.
If the foreign copy must include an apostille or embassy stamp, it should use the completed stamped set. Ask whether a signed PDF is accepted or paper is needed.
Quality, privacy and custody
Two people check names, numbers, dates and page order. You can confirm personal spellings before final issue. We work only with genuine records.
Originals needed for approved stamp work are logged in Noida. We share updates, track return delivery and ask you to confirm receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian languages can SiZA translate?
We handle major Indian source languages through the appropriate linguist.
Send the scan so the script, record type and target language can be checked.
Will MEA accept every English translation?
No universal rule applies.
The record, prior signing office and accepted translator format matter.
We check the specific process.
How will my name be written in English?
We compare the source, passport and instructions.
We keep the official identity clear and do not hide a mismatch.
Can you translate handwriting?
Yes, when it is readable.
We flag unclear words and ask for a better copy rather than guessing.
Do all regional records need apostille?
No.
The country, document and use decide.
Apostille and translation are separate services.
Can translation fix a wrong date?
No.
The issuing office must correct the source.
How long does it take?
Language, handwriting, pages, review, stamps, paper and courier affect time.
We confirm after seeing the file.
Related help
All translation services, MEA apostille and document review.
Reviewed by the SiZA Global Documentation Desk on 1 September 2026.