What if my documents need to
be translated before I get them
apostilled or authenticated?
If a document needs to be translated before you get it apostilled at the Texas Secretary of State a Texas notary public would need to witness the translator’s signature and sworn statement on the translation. The document being translated would need to be submitted to us along with a properly notarized translation document.
Please note a Texas notary public CANNOT also be the translator (same person); you MUST use two separate people. If you don’t adhere to this the Texas Secretary of State’s office will reject your foreign translation documents.
