Police certificate (Policía Nacional)
The certificate most often requested by consulates and immigration authorities.
Mariana PorrasOfficial translator in Colombia · Acta No. 287 of 2026
Certified English translation of your Colombian background certificate
Colombian National Police, Procuraduría, or Contraloría certificates translated into English by an official translator for the consulate, university, or employer that requests them.
- Your quote in minutes, any time of day
- Full translation, including verification codes and stamps
- Signed and sealed by an official translator
- Apostille coordination when your procedure requires it
Mariana PorrasOfficial translator in Colombia · Acta No. 287 of 2026
ANATI-O member
How it works
Everything happens online. If you have a question at any step, message us on WhatsApp.
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Photos or PDFs from your phone or computer. Tell us what the procedure is.
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Your quote arrives in minutes, with the scope and delivery date. If anything in your document is unclear, we review it personally.
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Certificates we translate most often
Disciplinary record (Procuraduría)
Requested in some employment and immigration procedures.
Fiscal record (Contraloría)
Requested together with the others in some processes.
Corrective measures record
When the receiving institution includes it in its document list.
Is your document not on the list? Upload it to the quote tool anyway, or ask us. Instant quote
Why Semántico
One person stands behind your translation
Behind Semántico is Mariana Porras, a certified English–Spanish translator and interpreter authorized in Colombia under Acta No. 287 of 2026.
An official translator reviews, signs, and seals every translation. Names, dates, and numbers are checked against the original before delivery.
Member of ANATI-O (Asociación Nacional de Traductores e Intérpretes Oficiales)
Frequently asked questions
Which background certificate should I translate?
The one the receiving institution asks for. Some ask only for the police certificate; others also ask for the Procuraduría or Contraloría certificates. Check their document list.
Does the certificate expire?
Many institutions require a recently issued certificate. Confirm the maximum age with them before obtaining it and requesting the translation.
Do I need an apostille?
It depends on the destination country and institution. If your procedure requires it, we can coordinate the apostille before Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; tell us when you request your quote.
What do I need to get a quote?
The PDF or a clear photo of the complete certificate. The quote tool asks a few short questions and gives you the quote.
How long does the translation take?
It depends on how many documents you have and whether you need an apostille. The delivery date appears in your quote.
Semántico provides translation services, not immigration or legal advice. Each institution sets its own requirements; check the current instructions for your procedure.
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