São Tomé · Príncipe · Worldwide
Documents translated, certified and legalized — ready to use in any country
Certified translation, apostille, embassy legalization, notarial acts, certificate retrieval and interpreting in São Tomé and Príncipe. One point of contact from start to finish.
- Português · English · Français
- All 7 districts
- Same-business-day reply
Our services
Everything a document needs to be accepted abroad — or in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Certified translation
Official translations accepted by embassies, universities, registries and courts.
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Legal & business translation
Contracts, tenders, corporate documents and reports for companies, NGOs and lawyers.
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Apostille
Hague apostille for Santomean documents used abroad.
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Consular & embassy legalization
Full legalization chain for countries outside the Hague Convention.
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Certified true copies & notarisation
Copies certified as true to the original and signature verification.
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Power of attorney
Bilingual powers of attorney ready for use in the destination country.
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Document retrieval
We request certificates and records for you, even while you are abroad.
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Interpreting
Interpreters for meetings, conferences, notaries, courts and field visits.
How it works
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Send your documents
A clear scan or photo, through the form or by email.
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Get your quote
Fixed price and turnaround confirmed, usually the same business day.
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We handle everything
Translation, certification, apostille or legalization, as the destination requires.
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Delivery
Digital copy plus originals handed over in person or sent by express courier.
Documents for use abroad
We prepare your documents to the exact requirements of the country where they will be used.
We cover the whole country
All six districts of São Tomé island and the Autonomous Region of Príncipe, with document pick-up and delivery.
LocationsWhy ABC Translation
One point of contact
From translation to final legalization — no running between ministries, notaries and embassies.
International network
Native translators and partners in many countries for destination-specific requirements.
Confidentiality
Your documents are handled under professional secrecy and deleted after delivery.
Clear quotes
A fixed price before we start. No surprises.
Languages
Translation and interpreting from and into Portuguese, English, French and many other languages.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a certified translation cost?
The price depends on the language, number of pages or words, deadline and any extra steps (apostille, legalization, shipping). That's why we always send a free, fixed quote after seeing your documents.
How long does it take?
A certified translation of a personal document is usually ready in 2 to 3 business days. Apostilles and legalizations depend on the official bodies; the total turnaround is stated in your quote. Express service is available.
What is the difference between an apostille and legalization?
An apostille is a single certificate valid between Hague Convention countries. Consular legalization is a chain of verifications (ministry, Foreign Affairs, embassy) required by all other countries.
Do my documents need translating for Portugal or Brazil?
Usually not: Santomean documents are already in Portuguese. They only need an apostille and sometimes a recent issue date.
Can I handle everything from abroad?
Yes. Send us scans for a quote and, where needed, a power of attorney or authorisation so we can request and process documents in São Tomé and Príncipe on your behalf.
Get a free quote
Every document is different: the price depends on the language, volume, deadline and destination country. Send us your documents and we will reply with a fixed, no-obligation quote.
We reply by email, usually within the same business day.