Passport & name spelling
The international passport, Latin transliteration of a surname, and keeping the spelling of a name consistent across a document file.
This document type is among the most common in cross-border paperwork, and the requirements depend not only on the country but on the specific institution: a university, employer, immigration office, or bank may each ask for a different form of certification.
The typical route: check the document’s validity period (some clearances are valid 3–6 months), obtain a re-issued copy if needed, get the apostille, then order a certified translation — notarized or sworn. The guides below detail specific countries’ and institutions’ requirements for this document.
We handle these documents daily: we will confirm the exact route for your country and take care of translation, certification, and apostille end to end. Quote within 15 minutes.
Articles on this topic: Passport & name spelling
August 31, 2026
How to change the Latin spelling of your name in a Ukrainian passport
The three lawful grounds for a different Latin spelling of your surname, what to file with the Migration Service, and what to do with older documents.
ReadSeptember 3, 2026
Your name spelled differently across documents: what it costs and how to fix it
A diploma, a passport and a certificate with three spellings of one surname: where the mismatch comes from, where it blocks a file, and the four ways to fix it.
ReadSeptember 3, 2026
Ukrainian names in German and Polish documents: ISO 9, the Polish rules, and your passport
Why a German translation calls you Ŝerbak and a Polish one Szczerbak: ISO 9:1995, the Polish rules, and when your passport spelling overrides both.
ReadNeed a translation? Send your documents — quote in 15 minutes
A photo or scan by messenger or email. Discount on 5+ pages.