Translations - Lucía Reyes

Certified Translations

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Certified translations

These translations must be signed by a Certified Public Translator, graduated from the School of Law of the University of the Republic, (“Universidad de la República”) for the document to be valid for legal purposes, such as powers of attorney, bylaws, business agreements, diplomas, student records, marital status documents (birth, death, marriage), etc.

Unofficial translations

These translations do not require to be signed by a Certified Public Translator. Nevertheless, they must be carried out with professionalism and strict confidentiality. Examples include legal and financial reports.

Official Certification of Translation Accuracy

This certification applies to cases when a document has already been translated by a Certified Translator outside Uruguay. We will review the document thoroughly and, if the quality of the translation is approved — amending errors where necessary —, our endorsement and professional stamp will be included so that the document is legally enforceable before public authorities in Uruguay.
If a document has not been translated by a Certified Translator from another country, it is necessary to prepare a new translation to render it valid for legal formalities in Uruguay.

Official Translations from other languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, etc.

The University of the Republic in Uruguay offers the Certified Public Translator degree in the following languages: English, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. In order to translate foreign documents in languages other than these five mentioned above (such as Arab, Chinese, Dutch, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian, Ukranian, Vietnamese, etc.) our office works together with experts vetted by the Association of Translators who master the required language, thus assuring a translation that is fully valid for legal procedures in Uruguay.

Professional proofreading of texts written in Spanish

Proofreading of  literary and academic texts and a wide range of others. The purpose is to reach optimal communication between author and reader by enhancing the quality of the text in order to be published or used for other dissemination means. This professional service includes grammar, punctuation, syntax and word order revision using current guidelines (The Real Academia Española -RAE-, style manuals, and publication standards such as APA, among others.)

Legalization

Validity of Foreign Documents in Uruguay

For a document issued abroad to be legally valid in Uruguay, it must meet certain international authentication requirements.

Documents from Countries that are a Party to the 1961 Hague Convention

Documents originating in a country that is a party to the 1961 Hague Convention must include an apostille issued in the country of origin by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by an authorized entity. The Apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the party signing the document is acting, and the identity of the seal or stamp that was printed, or affixed to the document.

Uruguay has been a State Party to this Convention since 2012.

(Source: 1961 Hague Apostille Convention – HCCH, www.hcch.net, 2025)

States Parties to the Hague Convention, in alphabetical order:

Albania, Germany, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (Hong Kong and Macau), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Fiji, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, the Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden and Uruguay.

Documents from Countries Not a Party to the 1961 Hague Convention

Documents originating in a country that is not a party to the Hague Convention must be legalized following the traditional legalization procedure through a Uruguayan consulate in the issuing country, and further legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay.

(Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, www.gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores

States that are not parties to the Hague Convention, in alphabetical order:

Afghanistan, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Myanmar, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Qatar, Chile, Ivory Coast, Cuba, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Philippines, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Syria, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Turkmenistan.

Lucía Reyes

Certified Public Translator, School of Law,
University of the Republic

Project Management Professional, (PMP) PMI

Management Development Program, Catholic University

Proactive and oriented to excellence with special attention to detail and quality of services as the key to success.

Vast experience working for international organizations, such as The Economist, Barclays Bank, London, Junior Achievement, United States Embassy, Center for the Study of Economic and Social Reality (CERES), Leumi Le Israel, International Monetary Fund, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga.

More than 30 years of professional experience. We solve your translation needs in several languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, etc.

Testimonials

“I feel confident recommending Lucía after working with her for many years in translations and other jobs requiring specialized editing of documents. Lucía’s distinguishing virtues are her technical soundness, constant strive for excellence and human values.”
Dr. Paul ArrighiLawyer, Arbitrator
“It's incredible how thorough your work is. #GoingAboveAndBeyond. Having worked with Lucía Reyes for many years as a PMI editor and QA reviewer it is my pleasure to recognize her professionalism and attention to detail.”
Héctor BaraonaMagnum Group, Houston, Texas, USA.
“I feel privileged to have been working with Lucia Reyes in my law firm for over 30 years. Ethics, knowledge and consistent professionalism are her hallmarks.”
Dr. Israel CreimerLawyer - Professor, Post-graduate Program in Commercial Law, University of the Republic
"Lucía is an excellent professional, attentive to every detail and extremely reliable."
Dr. Fernando Jiménez de AréchagaManaging Partner, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga (Law firm)
" I had the opportunity to work with Lucía for more than ten years in activities related to The Economist Group. Throughout this period her participation was significant, standing out for her skills as an organizer, her exceptional work capacity and a flawless command of both oral and written English. Her commitment to achieve the set goals made her an invaluable asset to our team."
Jorge RebellaJournalist Former correspondent in Uruguay for The Economist Intelligence Group and Bloomberg News.
“María Lucía stands out for her professional rigor and excellent service response.”
José María Reyes DelgadoAdvertising Expert
Lucia Reyes is very attentive, punctual, and keeps excellent communication. The translations that she performed for me were of exceptional quality. Moreover, the desire to help and solve “out of the box” issues is yet another level of professionalism that I very much appreciate. Look no further—highly recommended!
Igor NemylostyvyiData center technologist
Lucía's work is meticulous and precise, reflecting a high level of professionalism. She has a keen eye for detail and ensures that every translation is clear and accurate. What truly stood out to me was her ability to add minor notes for clarity, which greatly enhanced the understanding of the document's context for residence purposes. This was especially helpful in my case, where there was a slight discrepancy in the spelling of my name between my document and passport. Her dedication to delivering quality work is evident, and I am grateful for her assistance.
Bharat ChavdaSoftware Engineer based in Montevideo
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