Letter Rogatory / MLAT Request — MoJ Certified
หนังสือขอความช่วยเหลือทางศาล (Letter Rogatory) · Letter Rogatory / MLAT Request
Contracts, POAs, wills, MOUs, NDAs and shareholder agreements must be rendered word-for-word and intent-for-intent; a single mis-chosen term can render a clause unenforceable, so every MoJ file at NYC clears a Two-Translator Review. Under the 1970 Hague Evidence Convention or bilateral MLAT — to obtain overseas discovery or evidence. Hand the full chain to NYC — MoJ translation, MFA, embassy or Apostille — without leaving your office.
Real cases NYC has handled — Letter Rogatory / MLAT Request
Under the 1970 Hague Evidence Convention or bilateral MLAT — to obtain overseas discovery or evidence.
A Letter Rogatory / MLAT Request filed with Central Authority (Ministry of Justice), foreign courts, US federal courts is subject to requirements the NYC MoJ desk knows first-hand — MoJ-registered translators, Notarial Services Attorneys and legal reviewers work on the same file.
Why an MoJ-registered translator is required for — Certification chain
- 1Intake court order + request
- 2MoJ translator + international judicial-assistance specialist
- 3MFA + Central Authority channel
- 4Foreign court filing
Standard format and terminology for — Key legal terminology
Cost and turnaround for — Typical use cases
- Deposition in the US via federal court
- Service of process in the EU
- MLAT in cross-border criminal matters
FAQ (Letter Rogatory / MLAT Request)
How long via a Central Authority?
3–12 months (US 6–9, EU 3–6); NYC maintains a follow-up log and drafts the diplomatic note.
Does the translation need MFA before dispatch?
Yes — Letters Rogatory require MFA legalisation and a Central Authority cover note before overseas transmission.