Sworn Translation of Affidavit for Argentina | NYC Legal Bangkok
Affidavit · 8–14 business days · THB 8,870–13,305
NYC Legal & Notary Services provides end-to-end sworn translation of Affidavit into the official language accepted by Argentina. All translations are executed by a translator personally sworn before Colegio de Traductores Públicos under Ley 20.305 (Traductor Público), bearing a personal seal and registration number verifiable at https://www.traductores.org.ar/. The complete workflow — Thai-side Notary Public, MFA Apostille (effective 28 กุมภาพันธ์ 2570), overseas Sworn Translator, and international courier — is delivered in 8–14 business days at a fixed all-in price of THB 8,870–13,305.
Why Argentina Requires a Sworn Translator (not merely a Certified one)
Argentina operates a civil-law legal system under which only translators sworn before Colegio de Traductores Públicos may produce court-admissible or registrar-admissible translations of foreign documents. Certified translations from generic translation agencies — even if notarised by a Thai Notary Public — are refused at Registro Civil and other receiving bodies because they do not carry the statutory presumption of accuracy conferred by Ley 20.305 (Traductor Público). Affidavit is particularly sensitive because it is used in การให้ปากคำนอกศาล (Extra-judicial Statement), การยืนยันข้อเท็จจริงต่อ Immigration และการใช้เป็นพยานหลักฐานในคดีต่างประเทศ, which affects substantive rights.
Colegio de Traductores Públicos — The Regulating Authority
Colegio de Traductores Públicos maintains the public register of sworn translators in Argentina. NYC Legal verifies each translator's active status at https://www.traductores.org.ar/ before assignment, preventing the leading cause of rejection: an expired or revoked registration. Every delivered translation of Affidavit includes a certified copy of the translator's Sworn Translator ID and registration expiry date.
Effect of Thailand's Hague Apostille Accession (28 กุมภาพันธ์ 2570)
Since 28 กุมภาพันธ์ 2570 Thailand is a full party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents bound for Argentina now require only three steps on the Thai side: (1) Notary Public at the Lawyers Council of Thailand, (2) MFA Apostille at the Department of Consular Affairs in Chaeng Watthana, and (3) sworn translation by a translator registered with Colegio de Traductores Públicos. The former requirement of consular legalisation at the Argentina embassy in Bangkok has been eliminated, saving approximately 10–14 days and Fee quoted per document before work starts. Apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature and seal on the original — it does not certify the translation, hence a sworn translation remains mandatory.
How Affidavit Is Used in Argentina
Affidavit within the Argentina legal framework is typically produced before Registro Civil · Colegio de Traductores Públicos · Migraciones · Juzgado for the purposes of การให้ปากคำนอกศาล (Extra-judicial Statement), การยืนยันข้อเท็จจริงต่อ Immigration และการใช้เป็นพยานหลักฐานในคดีต่างประเทศ. Applicants must present (a) the Thai-issued original with fresh seals, (b) the sworn translation into สเปน (Rioplatense), (c) the MFA Apostille, and (d) a valid passport copy. Several receiving bodies — notably Registro Civil — require the underlying document to be less than 3–6 months old, which must be factored into the overall timeline.
Six-Step End-to-End Workflow
1) Free consultation via LINE @NYC168 or +66 2 254 8757 — fixed quote issued within 30 minutes · 2) Document intake (free courier pickup within Bangkok) and Notary Public at the Lawyers Council · 3) MFA Apostille at Chaeng Watthana (5–7 business days) · 4) High-resolution scan dispatched to a translator registered with Colegio de Traductores Públicos; hardcopy sent by DHL/FedEx where the sworn translation must be physically bound to the original · 5) Sworn translator produces the translation into สเปน (Rioplatense), applies personal seal, and signs before the authorised officer · 6) Delivery back to Thailand or direct dispatch to Registro Civil in Argentina — total elapsed time 8–14 business days.
Pricing, Rush Options & Inclusions
Standard all-in price THB 8,870–13,305 per document (covers Notary, MFA Apostille, sworn translator fee, and two-way international courier). Express Service +50% (5–8 business days). Ultra-Rush Same-Country Service +100% (translated in Argentina without return leg to Thailand). Documents beyond three pages incur quoted on request per additional page as per Colegio de Traductores Públicos tariff. Excluded: (a) any destination-country postage past the receiving body's mailroom, and (b) filing fees charged by Registro Civil at submission. An Affidavit of Translation Accuracy is prepared for every Affidavit translation at no additional cost.
Country-Specific Compliance Notes for Argentina
Colegio de Traductores Públicos ออกใบอนุญาต · Additional cautions: (1) Names must match the applicant's passport exactly — any romanisation discrepancy against the Thai household register requires a supporting Statutory Declaration; (2) Date format follows local convention (typically DD/MM/YYYY) and Thai Buddhist Era years must be converted to Common Era; (3) Thai Garuda seals and official stamps must be described on-page per the "Description of Seals" convention of Ley 20.305 (Traductor Público); (4) Handwritten registration numbers must be transcribed as manuscript notes.
Bundling Recommendations
Applicants frequently combine sworn translation of Affidavit with: (a) Single Status Certificate for family-track applications; (b) Police Clearance Certificate for residency and naturalisation; (c) Degree and Transcript for study or professional-registration tracks; (d) Power of Attorney granting local counsel authority to act. NYC Legal grants a 10% discount for three or more sworn translations ordered in a single instruction, with an acceptance guarantee at Registro Civil: any rejection on translation-quality grounds is remedied at no charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there any sworn translators of Argentina based in Thailand?
A: No. Colegio de Traductores Públicos requires the swearing-in oath to be taken before a Argentina court or ministry, and does not extend jurisdiction to translators located abroad. NYC Legal therefore coordinates directly with in-country sworn translators via secure encrypted channels.
Q: What is the total cost for one Affidavit?
A: THB 8,870–13,305 all-inclusive (Notary Public, MFA Apostille, overseas sworn translator, and international courier both ways). No hidden fees beyond optional Express Service (+50%).
Q: How long does the entire process take?
A: 8–14 business days for standard service; 5–8 business days for Express. Timeline is measured from the day complete originals are received at our Bangkok office, excluding public holidays in Thailand and Argentina.
Q: Do I need to visit any government office in person?
A: No. NYC Legal handles Notary Public, MFA Apostille, overseas dispatch, and return delivery. You need only hand over the original document at our office or via our free Bangkok pickup service.
Q: What happens if Registro Civil rejects the translation?
A: Our 90-day Warranty Policy: any rejection attributable to translator error is remedied by a re-translation at no charge, accompanied by a clarification letter in สเปน (Rioplatense) for appeal.
Q: How recent must the underlying Affidavit be?
A: Most receiving bodies in Argentina accept civil-registry documents up to 3–6 months old and criminal-record or single-status certificates up to 3 months. Plan the timeline so the original does not expire during translation.
Regulator: Colegio de Traductores Públicos — https://www.traductores.org.ar/