Birth Certificate Translation in Greece: A Step-by-Step Guide

A birth certificate is one of the most commonly requested documents for certified translation — yet many people arrive at an embassy or authority with an uncertified copy and face rejection.

When do you need a certified birth certificate translation?

There are many situations where a certified translation of a birth certificate is required by Greek or international authorities. The most common include:

• Applying for Greek citizenship or nationality recognition
• Enrolling children in Greek schools or public institutions
• Submitting documents to an embassy or consulate
• Registering a marriage in Greece
• Applying for a Greek national ID card or passport
• Inheritance proceedings and estate administration

Who can certify a birth certificate translation in Greece?

In Greece, the same qualified professionals who certify any official translation are authorised to certify birth certificate translations:

• Ionian University graduates who are members of PEEMPIP (the professional association of certified translators from the Ionian University)
• Lawyers who are members of a Greek bar association and can attest to their knowledge of the source language
• Translators listed on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs registry
• Embassies and consulates of the country that issued the birth certificate — though this route is typically slower and more costly

What you need to provide

Before ordering a certified translation of your birth certificate, make sure you have the following:

• The original birth certificate, or a certified copy
• If the document was issued by a foreign public authority: an Apostille stamp is required before the translation can be certified

Learn more about the Apostille stamp →

The process at Wordhub

Here is how we handle birth certificate translations from start to finish:

1. Send us a scan or photo of your birth certificate by email or through our website
2. We review the document and provide a quote — usually within the hour
3. Once you accept, we proceed with the translation and certification
4. Collect the certified translation at our Athens office (7 Stadiou St, Syntagma) or receive it by courier