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Translation, apostille and interpreting in Akita

Everything we do is available across Akita, from Akita to the smallest municipality, without anyone having to travel to an office.

International students at Akita International University frequently need certified degree and transcript translations.

Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For documents from Akita we normally use the Tokyo (Kasumigaseki) counter, and postal applications are accepted from anywhere in Japan. Where a document has to be notarised first, the notary's signature is certified by 秋田地方法務局, the Legal Affairs Bureau with jurisdiction over Akita.

We work with clients in Akita and Yokote, and everywhere else in the prefecture.

Region
Tohoku region, population about 0.9 million
Seat of government
Akita
Legal Affairs Bureau
秋田地方法務局
Apostille counter
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo
Civil records
Issued by the municipality where the family register is held, not where you live
Collection
Courier collection and return across the prefecture

Requirements differ by receiving authority and change over time. We confirm the current requirement with the destination authority before we start.

Documents issued in Akita

Family registers, residence certificates and seal registration certificates are issued by the city, town or village office — in Akita and in every other municipality in Akita. Company registry extracts and real estate records come from 秋田地方法務局 or one of its branch offices. We can obtain any of these on your behalf under a power of attorney, then translate and legalise them in the same run.

Interpreting in Akita

Interpreters travel to appointments anywhere in Akita, including the regional immigration office, city halls, notary offices, hospitals and company sites. For short appointments, video or telephone interpreting is usually cheaper and can be arranged at shorter notice.

Common questions

Do I need to visit an office in Akita?
No. We collect documents by courier anywhere in Akita and return them the same way, so the whole job runs by email and post. Only interpreting requires someone to be present, and that can often be done by video.
Which apostille counter applies to documents from Akita?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues every apostille in Japan, over two counters: Kasumigaseki in Tokyo and the Osaka branch office. Documents from Akita normally go through Kasumigaseki. Postal applications are accepted from anywhere in the country, and for prefectures at a distance that is usually what we do.
Can you obtain a family register from a municipality in Akita?
Yes. Municipal offices in Akita accept postal applications with a power of attorney, a copy of your identification and Japanese postal payment, which is the part most applicants abroad get stuck on. We handle the application, pay the fee and receive the document for you.

Tell us what you need

Prices depend on the document, the language pair and how fast you need it, so we quote each job individually. Send us the details and we will come back with a fixed price and a delivery date.

Email
info@abc-offices.com
Phone
+1 315 820 1187

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