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How to prepare a notarized passport translation

When a notarized passport translation may be needed and how to check names, dates, and pages before using it with SFR, FNS, MFC, a bank, or university.

Open official guideStarts with: SFR: SNILS documents

Route

Where this fits

Check what usually comes before or after this guide.

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Fast path

Do this in order

Start here if you only need the order. Detailed notes are lower on this page.

  1. Step 1

    Check whether translation is needed

    Open the instruction for the exact service. SFR, for example, states that a notarized translation is needed when the identity document is in a foreign language.

    Tip: Do not pay for extra translations before you know where the document will be submitted.

  2. Step 2

    Choose the right page set

    Ask whether all pages are needed or only the personal-data page and visa stamps. Keep the receipt and translation office contacts.

    Tip: Different services may require different pages or freshness.

  3. Step 3

    Check every letter

    Verify surname, given name, birth date, citizenship, passport number, and expiry date. One letter can break an application.

    Tip: Compare spelling with your visa, migration card, lease, and bank forms.

This guide is informational, not an official service. Requirements and app availability can change. Use the official links when you are ready to act.

Prepare

What you need

  • Original passport

    The translator and notary compare the translation with the original.

  • Service requirements

    Check which pages and format SFR, FNS, bank, MFC, or university needs.

Checklist

Mark it off

Before you start

  • You know which service needs the translationRequired
  • Original passport is availableRequired

After you are done

  • Name, dates, and passport number are checkedRequired
  • Translation scan is stored separatelyRecommended

Details

Detailed notes

Use these notes when the fast path is not enough. Each step shows what to do, how to check it, and what to avoid.

  1. Step 1

    Check

    Result

    1Compare source
    2Confirm status
    3Continue

    Step 1

    Check whether translation is needed

    Open the instruction for the exact service. SFR, for example, states that a notarized translation is needed when the identity document is in a foreign language.

    Do

    Compare the result with the official source or provider page before you rely on it.

    Check

    Make sure the name, status, date, provider, or app developer matches the expected result.

    Avoid

    Avoid continuing if the result looks different from the source-backed guide.

    Tip

    Do not pay for extra translations before you know where the document will be submitted.

  2. Step 2

    Documents

    Choose the right page set

    1Prepare item
    2Check spelling
    3Keep copy

    Step 2

    Choose the right page set

    Ask whether all pages are needed or only the personal-data page and visa stamps. Keep the receipt and translation office contacts.

    Do

    Prepare the document, item, or information named in this step before you visit or submit anything.

    Check

    Check names, dates, spelling, and whether an original, copy, or translation is needed.

    Avoid

    Avoid sending sensitive document numbers or scans through unofficial forms.

    Tip

    Different services may require different pages or freshness.

  3. Step 3

    Check

    Check every letter

    1Compare source
    2Confirm status
    3Continue

    Step 3

    Check every letter

    Verify surname, given name, birth date, citizenship, passport number, and expiry date. One letter can break an application.

    Do

    Compare the result with the official source or provider page before you rely on it.

    Check

    Make sure the name, status, date, provider, or app developer matches the expected result.

    Avoid

    Avoid continuing if the result looks different from the source-backed guide.

    Tip

    Compare spelling with your visa, migration card, lease, and bank forms.

Open when needed

Useful links

Open these when a step points you to an official page, provider page, or child guide.

Where to check requirements

Official linkSFR: SNILS documentsOfficial page on documents and translation for SNILS.sfr.gov.ruOfficial linkSFR: foreign citizensOfficial Social Fund page about SNILS and foreign-citizen registration.sfr.gov.ruOfficial linkFNS: INN and tax registrationOfficial website of the Russian tax service.nalog.gov.ruOfficial linkMy Documents MFCEntry point for regional public service centers and branch addresses.xn--d1achjhdicc8bh4h.xn--p1ai

Avoid

Common traps

Translating the wrong pages

First check the requirement of the service or organization receiving the document.

Skipping transliteration review

Compare name spelling with documents and forms you already use.

Questions

Quick answers

Sources and report outdated information4 sources. Open this when you want to verify the guide or send a correction.

Report outdated information

Tell us what looks wrong or needs checking. We review reports before changing guides.

Do not include passport details, phone numbers, bank card data, migration documents, biometrics, or other sensitive personal data.

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