For residence and family matters
We help prepare certificates and other documents for a specific procedure. We check name spelling and consistency between documents.
RICS CONSULTING
Documents for life and business
Documents for Serbia
translated and certified
We check your procedure's requirements, arrange a court-certified translation and the necessary certification, and assemble the file for submission.
We communicate in English and provide support in Serbian.
10 yearsof our experts’ experience
2000+client cases
across all service areas
across all service areas
The scope and price of our services are fixed in the contract
Where we begin
Documents prepared for your task
Acceptance of a document depends on its issuing country, purpose and the recipient's requirements. We do not automatically prescribe an apostille or a notary: we first determine the required form, then arrange preparation in the right order.
For study and qualification recognition
We arrange translation of a diploma, supplement or school certificate according to the recipient's requirements. If qualification recognition is needed, we treat it as a separate stage.
For business and transactions
We help translate powers of attorney, registry extracts and corporate documents. We establish in advance which originals, copies and certifications are needed.
Documents, timeframes and costs
A document set for a specific application
A birth certificate, diploma and power of attorney serve different purposes. We clarify the recipient, the contents of the file and requirements for originals, then arrange the necessary steps.
Certificates for residence and family matters
You are preparing documents for family reunification, residence or an application to an institution. We check completeness, surnames, dates and the required document format.
Main documents
- Birth, marriage or name change certificates relevant to your task
- Certificates and all their attachments
- Passport for checking the Latin-script name spelling and the receiving institution's requirements
Application process
- We check whether an apostille is needed, taking the country and applicable agreements into account
- We arrange translation in the required language pair
- We check originals, certifications and the number of copies before handover
Timeframes
We agree the translation timeline after reviewing all pages. If a document must be reissued or legalised in another country, we estimate those stages and delivery separately.
RICS servicesDocument set preparation from €150. The quote lists documents and included work; the fee does not cover an unlimited package.
Government feesFees for obtaining documents and legalisation apply only where necessary. There is no universal government fee for every translation.
Other costsTranslation, additional copies, notarial services and delivery depend on the agreed scope.
Diploma, supplement and education documents
You are applying to study, having your qualifications recognised for work or preparing documents for an immigration procedure. We separate translation and diploma recognition so that each stage has a clear result.
Main documents
- The complete diploma or school certificate
- Supplement with subjects, grades and other details
- Requirements of the educational institution, employer or recognition authority
Application process
- We check whether the diploma and supplement both need translation
- We determine the required form of legalisation and translation
- We prepare the file and, if necessary, arrange the recognition procedure separately
Timeframes
Translation is quoted for the full volume, including the supplement. Assessment of a recognition application is a separate procedure and is not part of the translation timeline.
RICS servicesQuoted according to the document set and selected stages. Diploma recognition support is included only as a separate line item.
Government feesRecognition procedure fees and legalisation, if required, are separate from translation charges.
Other costsAdditional certificates from the educational institution, extra copies and sending originals are arranged as needed.
Powers of attorney and documents for business or transactions
You need to act through a representative, open a company, submit a foreign registry extract or prepare documents for a notary. We agree the format with the specific recipient before signing.
Main documents
- Power of attorney text or requirements for the authorised powers
- Registry extracts and corporate documents with all pages
- Parties' details, country of use and the recipient's requirements
Application process
- We check the contents, language and required form of certification
- We coordinate the translator, notary and legalisation where required
- We check the completed file and how to hand it to the representative or institution
Timeframes
The timeline depends on translation volume, notary appointments and issuing country. Before the visit, we identify which steps require your presence and which can be entrusted to a representative.
RICS servicesQuoted by documents and number of agreed actions. Drafting by a specialist, translation and support are shown separately.
Government feesFor a Serbian public document, the apostille is issued by the competent Basic Court. The fee depends on the required action; an apostille on a foreign original is issued in its country of origin.
Other costsNotary, court-certified translator, additional copies and delivery are quoted separately.
Practical help
One coordinated plan across specialists
Check the recipient's requirements
We clarify the issuing country, where the document will be submitted and exactly what the file must establish. We check whether legalisation is needed before ordering additional work.
Arrange a court-certified translation
We engage a translator for the required language pair, agree name spelling against the documents and check translation completeness and the required delivery format.
Coordinate apostille and certification
If the procedure requires an apostille, we identify the competent authority in the document's country of origin. For notarial services, we coordinate the notary and translator.
Assemble the submission file
We check that attachments, translations and the necessary certifications are present. We explain which originals to submit, what to keep and the next step.
Prepare the documents
What we need to review and quote
You provide
- Legible copies of all document pages and attachments for a preliminary quote
- Issuing country, language and intended place of submission
- The recipient's requirements, if already provided, and the submission deadline
- A document showing the correct Latin-script spelling of your name for comparison
We prepare and arrange
- Review of the required translation format, certification and need for an apostille
- A quote based on volume, language pair and urgency
- Arrangement of the agreed work and checking the completed file
Sequence and timeframes
From source documents to a completed file
Check the originals and purpose
You show us the documents and explain where you will submit them. We identify the necessary steps and whether preparation can begin from copies.
Agree the scope and price
We itemise translation, apostille, notarial services, delivery and support, removing anything unnecessary for your task.
Arrange the work
We send the materials to the relevant specialists, coordinate the stages and tell you when originals or your presence will be needed.
Hand over the completed file
We check the documents before handover and provide submission instructions. If diploma recognition or a separate application is still ahead, we explain that next stage.
Translation
The timeline depends on volume, language pair, complexity and translator availability. We confirm it from your documents before the order.
A document set with legalisation
Indicative timeline: about two weeks. Apostilles outside Serbia and delivery require a separate plan; a foreign authority's processing time may be longer.
Urgent submission
We check which stages can realistically be accelerated and explain any urgency fee before starting. We do not promise a date that depends on an unconfirmed document issuance timeline.
Translating one document and preparing a set with an apostille in another country take different amounts of time. To quote, we need all pages, the submission purpose and the date by which the documents must be ready.
A clear scope of support
Document preparation fees
Document translation, apostille and certification in Serbia
from 150 €
preparation of a document set
We check the requirements for your file and arrange the agreed work. Before starting, we separately list translation, legalisation, certification and necessary external expenses.
Additional costs, if required
- Translation volume and language pair
- Apostille and other government fees, where required
- Notarial services, additional copies and powers of attorney
- Delivery of originals, obtaining documents and urgency
The quote specifies the number of documents, translation volume and required certifications. The agreed document set starts from €150; delivery, urgency and other additional expenses are listed separately.
Before work begins
Translation, apostille and certification: the differences
Does every foreign document need an apostille?
No. This depends on the document, issuing country, international agreements and submission procedure. We first check the applicable requirements, then propose the necessary steps.
Are court-certified translation and notarisation the same thing?
No, they are different services. A court-certified translation is performed by an authorised translator; a notary performs the required notarial acts. We determine which are needed for your application to avoid ordering unnecessary services.
Can a foreign document receive an apostille in Serbia?
An apostille on the original public document is issued by the competent authority in its country of origin. Certifying a translation in Serbia does not constitute an apostille on the foreign original. We help establish the correct sequence.
Can we start with a scan?
Yes, for a preliminary review and quote. Send legible copies of all pages and attachments. Before starting the procedure, we tell you where originals will be needed and whether delivery is possible.
Does translating a diploma mean it is recognised in Serbia?
No. Translation prepares a document for use, while qualification recognition is a separate procedure. If your goal requires recognition, we include it in the plan and quote it separately.
RICS in practice
Client case studies
Each case includes the task, the team's work and supporting material.
Stories: 3
Apostille
An apostille for a Serbian document
TaskObtain an apostille for a document issued in Serbia.
Outcome described in the reviewTimofey praised the quick and professional handling of the task.
Timofey TikhonovGoogle Maps review
Driving licence exchange
Exchanging a Russian driving licence for a Serbian one with support
TaskExchange a Russian driving licence for a Serbian one as part of an engagement related to moving from temporary to permanent residence.
Outcome described in the reviewThe licence exchange was completed. In the review, the client reported a timeframe of less than two weeks, including ten days waiting for the document from MUP.
Ed Wood 13Google Maps review
Diploma and residence
Diploma recognition and residence
TaskHave a Russian master's degree recognised and arrange qualification-based residence.
OutcomeThe diploma was recognised in Serbia and residence was obtained.
Case documentsOpen the case to take a closer look
RICS teamDocuments and translations
This case involved two connected stages: diploma recognition and residence. We prepared the documents for each and supported the transition from the agency's decision to the residence application.
Next step
Get a plan and quote
for your circumstances
Tell us which documents need preparing, where they were issued and where you will submit them. We will check the required scope, timeline and cost.
Personal planScope and price of servicesIn EnglishEstimated timeframes