Tagalog Translation Services in Malaysia: Certified for Work Permits, Family & Legal Documents
We translate certified personal, legal, and employment documents between Tagalog and English/Bahasa Melayu — for Filipino domestic workers, BPO and hospitality staff, and professionals in Malaysia, and their families.
What Is Certified Tagalog Translation?
A document translation completed by a professional translator with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy. Required in Malaysia for foreign worker permit applications, POEA/POLO-related documentation, dependent visa applications, and JPN marriage registration.
Tagalog ↔ English/Malay Translation: Inbound and Outbound
Tagalog to English/Malay (inbound)
Filipino workers and their families in Malaysia need certified translations of Philippine-issued documents: PSA birth certificates, marriage certificates (PSA), NBI clearance, and CENOMAR, for Immigration and JPN submissions.
English/Malay to Tagalog (outbound)
Malaysian recruitment agencies and employers occasionally need certified Tagalog translations of employment contracts and company documents to share with Filipino workers before deployment.
Note: most Philippine civil documents (birth, marriage, CENOMAR) are actually issued in English by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), so they usually don't need translation into English — what typically does need certified translation is any Malaysian document being submitted back to Philippine authorities, or older civil registry documents still recorded in Filipino/Tagalog.
Tagalog ↔ English Documents We Translate
| Document Type | English |
|---|---|
| PSA Birth Certificate | Sijil Lahir |
| PSA Marriage Certificate | Sijil Kahwin |
| CENOMAR | Certificate of No Marriage |
| NBI Clearance | Police Clearance |
| Employment Contracts | Employment Contracts |
| Bank Statements | Bank Statements |
| Passport | Passport |
| School / Educational Records | School / Educational Records |
| Medical Certificates | Medical Certificates |
| Power of Attorney | Power of Attorney |
| Court Documents & Affidavits | Court Documents & Affidavits |
When Do You Need Tagalog Certified Translation?
Foreign Worker Permit Applications
Filipino workers applying for or renewing a work permit in Malaysia occasionally need certified translations of older or regional civil registry documents recorded in Filipino.
IMMIGRATION · WORK PERMITSDependent & Family Visa Applications
Filipino workers sponsoring a spouse or child need certified translations of marriage and birth documents not already in English for dependent pass applications.
FAMILY · DEPENDENT VISAJPN Marriage Registration
Filipino nationals marrying in Malaysia need certified Bahasa Melayu translations of their CENOMAR and birth certificate for JPN registration.
MARRIAGE · JPNEmployment & Background Verification
Employers and agencies verifying a Filipino worker’s background occasionally need certified translations of older employment or educational records.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONInsurance & Compensation Claims
Filipino workers or their families filing workplace injury or insurance claims need certified translations of supporting documents not already in English.
INSURANCE CLAIMSEmbassy & Consular Submissions
Applications to the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, including passport renewal, often require certified translation of Malaysian-issued supporting documents into Filipino.
EMBASSY SUBMISSIONSTransparent Pricing: Tagalog Translation
Priced by word count for business documents, or per page for personal certificates. A typical 1–2 page personal document costs approximately RM150–RM220 for certified translation.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation: Tagalog to English/Malay | RM0.70/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: English/Malay to Tagalog | RM0.70/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation (urgent) | RM0.75/word | Same day |
| Notarised translation | RM220/page | 2–3 working days |
| Corporate account (volume pricing) | On request | By agreement |
What Does Your Authority Require?
| Authority / Use | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Immigration Malaysia (Foreign Worker Permit) | Certified translation required for any supporting documents not already in English. |
| JPN (National Registration Department) | Requires certified Bahasa Melayu translation of Filipino civil documents for marriage registration. |
| Philippine Embassy, Kuala Lumpur | Certified Filipino translation of Malaysian supporting documents for passport and consular matters. |
| Recruitment agencies | Certified translation of contracts and certificates as part of standard pre-deployment documentation. |
4 Steps to Your Tagalog Translation
Upload your document
Send a clear scan, photo, or PDF via WhatsApp or our quote form. Confirm source language and target script.
Receive your confirmed quote
We confirm word count, script variant, price, turnaround, and notarisation requirement, usually within a few hours.
Approve and pay
Via bank transfer. We begin work immediately on confirmation. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Receive your certified translation
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.
“Unbelievably satisfied with the fast-paced response and result. From first contact to receiving the physical result took less than 24 hours.”
CINDY LOOI · BIRTH CERTIFICATE · ICA SINGAPOREFrequently Asked Questions
Are Philippine birth and marriage certificates already in English?
Most are, since the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issues birth, marriage, and CENOMAR documents in English. Translation is usually only needed for older or regional civil registry documents still recorded in Filipino, or for Malaysian documents being submitted back to Philippine authorities.
Does Immigration Malaysia accept a certified Tagalog translation for work permit applications?
Yes. Immigration Malaysia accepts certified translations of any supporting documents not already issued in English.
Can you translate CENOMAR for JPN marriage registration?
Yes. Where a CENOMAR is not already in English, or a Bahasa Melayu translation is specifically required, certified translation is provided for JPN marriage registration.
How long does certified Tagalog translation take?
Standard certified translation is delivered within 24–48 hours. Urgent same-day service is available for time-sensitive deadlines.
Do you translate documents for the Philippine Embassy?
Yes. Certified Filipino translation of Malaysian-issued supporting documents is provided for passport and other consular matters handled by the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Can you translate NBI clearance for employment verification?
Yes, where required — NBI clearance is typically already issued in English, but certified translation is available for any accompanying documents that are not.
How much does certified Tagalog translation cost?
From RM0.70 per word for standard certified translation, or RM0.75 per word for same-day urgent service. Notarised translation is RM220 per page.
Translate Your Tagalog Documents
Send us your document and destination. We'll confirm the price and turnaround within a few hours.