TARGMANEBI translates notarial documents with notarization the same or next day. We take every first name and surname from the Latin-script entry in the passport, and if the document is going abroad, we tell you before translating whether you need an apostille or legalization.
This page covers the whole group of notarial acts. Specific cases are described in detail on separate pages: power of attorney translation, parental consent translation, power of attorney sent from abroad and vehicle power of attorney.
Which documents we translate
- Powers of attorney - general and special, for a vehicle, real estate, banking, representation in court;
- Consents - a parent's consent for a child to travel abroad, a spouse's consent to the disposal of property;
- Statements and affidavits - a notarized statement of a fact, for example marital status or place of residence;
- Notarial acts - a certificate of inheritance, certification of a copy, certification of a signature, an enforcement writ;
- Acts executed abroad - a document drawn up at a consulate or by a foreign notary, for use in Georgia.
We translate from Georgian into English, Russian, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish and other languages, and from these languages into Georgian. If you need a new document drawn up by a notary, see making a power of attorney and notarized statements and consents.
First name and surname: where mistakes happen
There is no single way to write a Georgian name in Latin script. The same surname may be written as Chichinadze or Tchitchinadze, a first name as Giorgi or George. If the translation spells a name the way the translator thinks is "correct" rather than the way it appears in the passport, the border service or a registry may decide the document concerns a different person. Our rule is simple:
- We take every first name and surname from the Latin field of the passport or from the machine-readable zone (MRZ) - not from a transliteration table;
- We ask for a passport copy for every person named in the document - the principal, the attorney, the child, the other parent;
- If there is no passport, we use the official transliteration and tell you so in advance;
- One spelling per package - if the same person appears in a power of attorney and a birth certificate, the name is written identically in both translations.
The same principle applies to the personal number, passport number, date of birth and address: the figures are checked twice, against the original and against the passport. If a surname changed after marriage, the translation uses the surname that appears in the document, and we recommend adding a translation of the marriage certificate to the package, so the institution can link the two surnames to one person.
When you order, send us the passport copy of every person named in the document along with the document itself. This one step prevents the most common rejection at the border and at the registry.
What the translator checks in the wording of the powers
The value of a power of attorney lies in its list of powers. The translation must preserve precisely:
- The scope of the powers - the right "to sell" and the right "to sell and receive the proceeds" are different;
- The right of substitution - whether the attorney may delegate the powers to a third party;
- The term of validity - the date or period after which the power of attorney expires;
- The description of the object - the cadastral code, the vehicle's VIN, the bank account number.
Five reasons a notarial translation is rejected
- The name does not match the passport - even a one-letter difference (Davit / David) is enough for the border service or a foreign registry to refuse the document;
- The seal and stamp are not translated - the notary's seal, the registration number and the apostille stamp are part of the document and must be reflected in the translation;
- The date format is ambiguous - 03.04.2026 is 3 April in some countries and 4 March in others. That is why we write the month out in words;
- The powers have been narrowed or widened - a single omitted verb ("receive", "dispose of") prohibits the attorney from the very act the power of attorney was made for;
- The term has expired - a power of attorney or consent whose term of validity has already run out by the time of translation. In that case we warn you before you order.
Consent for a child to travel: extra care
Parental consent is one of the most common notarial documents we translate, and it is the one that most often causes problems at the airport. The translation must spell the names of the child, the consenting parent and the accompanying person consistently, as well as the destination country and the period of travel. If the consent names one country but the child stops in another country in transit, check this in advance with the airline and against the requirements of the destination country.
A detailed description, including when the permission of one parent is enough: parental consent translation and documents for travelling with a child.
A notarial act executed abroad, used in Georgia
The reverse case is common too: a power of attorney, consent or statement was executed by a foreign notary, but you need to use it in Georgia - at the Public Registry, a bank, a notary or a court. Such a document must first have an apostille (if the issuing country is a party to the Hague Convention) or consular legalization. We then translate it into Georgian, including the foreign notary's certification and the apostille, and have the translation notarized.
If the document is bilingual and already has a Georgian column, we check whether it matches the foreign-language text. Often the Georgian column was prepared by a translator abroad and the list of powers has been shortened. In detail: translation of a power of attorney sent from abroad.
Notarization and apostille
A translation for a state institution, a consulate or a foreign authority usually has to be notarized: the notary confirms the authenticity of the translator's signature. If the document is going abroad, you may additionally need an apostille (for countries party to the Hague Convention) or consular legalization (for the rest).
The main rule: plan the apostille route before the translation. If the stamp is placed on the wrong document, the process starts over. When you order, tell us in which country and to which institution you will submit the document. The list of countries and both routes: apostille or legalization for a power of attorney.
Timing: the same or next day
A translation of a notarial document goes through two stages: the translation itself and the notarization, which depends on the notary's schedule. Our turnaround is the same or next day - and that is the turnaround we keep. If your trip or consulate appointment is tomorrow, write to us in the morning and give us the date. The time an apostille or legalization takes depends on the state authority and is not part of our turnaround.
How to order
Send us the document
A clear photo or scan by WhatsApp or email.
Attach the passports
A passport copy for every person named in the document.
Tell us the purpose
The country, the institution and the date by which you need the document.
Receive the translation
Notarized, the same or next day - at our office or by courier.
Need a translation of a power of attorney, a consent or a notarial act? Send us the document and a passport copy - it will be ready the same or next day.
Call: 501 113 200Frequently asked questions
How long does a notarized translation of a power of attorney take?
The same or next day. When you order, tell us when you need the document, and we will schedule the work around that.
Why do you need my passport copy if I am only translating a power of attorney?
The Latin spelling of the first name and surname must match the passport exactly. Otherwise the document may be refused at the border or at the registry.
Can a power of attorney be executed in two languages from the start?
Yes, a bilingual power of attorney can be drawn up at the notary. This often saves a step - check in advance whether the receiving country accepts this format.
Do you translate a certificate of inheritance for a foreign bank?
Yes. In the translation we pay particular attention to the names of the heirs, their shares and the description of the estate - bank account numbers, cadastral codes. A foreign bank usually asks for a notarized translation and an apostille.
Do you translate a power of attorney executed abroad for use in Georgia?
Yes. We translate it into Georgian and have it notarized. The foreign act must first have an apostille or consular legalization, depending on the issuing country.
How many copies of the translation do I need?
That depends on the recipient. If you are submitting the document to several institutions, for example a bank and the registry, tell us when you order - we will prepare the notarized translation in as many copies as you need, so you do not have to go back to the notary.
Do you translate the apostille stamp as well?
Yes. The apostille, the notary's seal and the registration entry are part of the document and are reflected in full in the translation.
My name is spelled wrongly in my passport. Can you write it "correctly" in the translation?
No. The translation spells the name as it appears in the passport, because at the border and at institutions the document is compared with the passport. If the entry needs changing, that is done at the authority that issued the passport.