Certified translation and legalisation in Cotonou
Official translations, apostille, ministry and embassy legalisation, certified copies, powers of attorney, document retrieval and interpreters in Cotonou (Littoral department).
Benin's economic capital, Cotonou hosts the autonomous port, the ministries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and almost all embassies and consulates. It is from Cotonou that we file and track most legalisations and coordinate our work across the rest of the country.
Littoral is the city of Cotonou, the economic capital, home to the port, the ministries and most embassies and consulates: this is where most legalisations happen.
Our services in Cotonou
Certified translation
Records, diplomas and contracts issued in Cotonou, translated and certified for use abroad.
Apostille
Apostille for your foreign documents, delivered to Cotonou.
Legalisation (ministry, consulate, embassy)
Your documents from Cotonou legalised at the ministry and the embassy, with no return trip to Cotonou.
Certified true copies
Certified true copies of your diplomas and ID documents.
Power of attorney
Powers of attorney to act in Cotonou from abroad, or abroad from Cotonou.
Document retrieval
Civil records, police clearances and transcripts obtained for you in Cotonou.
Interpreting
Interpreters in Cotonou for French, English and Fon, Gun.
How your request works
You send us your documents
Through the form or by email: a legible scan or photo is enough to start.
We check the requirements
We confirm what the receiving organisation expects: type of translation, legalisation, apostille and the order of steps.
You receive a detailed quote
Price, turnaround and the list of formalities, with no obligation. Originals are only requested when a step needs them.
We handle the formalities
Translation, certification, ministry and embassy submissions: we follow every step and keep you informed.
You receive your documents
By email, in person in Cotonou, by courier within Benin or by international shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel from Cotonou to Cotonou to have my documents legalised?
No. You are close by: drop your documents off or send them by courier and we take care of the rest.
Which documents from Cotonou can you obtain for me?
Copies of civil records, police clearances, duplicate diplomas and company documents issued in Cotonou, based on your written authorisation. They can then go straight to translation and legalisation.
How much does a certified translation cost in Cotonou?
It depends on the document, the language and any formalities required. Send us your document for a free, no-obligation quote.
Request your free quote
Tell us what you need and attach your documents if you can. We reply by email with a detailed quote and the list of steps.
Our prices depend on the document, language, formalities and deadline, so every request gets a free, no-obligation quote.