Court interpreters.
A court interpreter is an authorised person appointed by the Ministry of Justice who, with their seal and signature, confirms the official translation of a document.
Certification is mandatory for documents you submit to competent authorities: diplomas and certificates, birth, marriage and other civil-status records, personal documents, court judgments and files, and documentation for courts, notaries, embassies and recognition procedures (nostrification).
For translations without certification, for internal and business use, see written translations.
Whether or not certification is required is generally decided by the institution you submit the document to, so if you are unsure, check its requirements before ordering.
We work with a network of permanent court interpreters for European languages, and the deadline and method of delivery are arranged depending on the document, the language and the requirements of the procedure.
A certified translation with seal and signature.
A sworn translation must be accurate, complete and consistent with the original before it receives the court interpreter's seal and signature. That is why, before certification, we check the text, the data, the format and every element of the document that goes into official submission.
The translation follows the source document, including markings, headings, tables and official notes.
We pay particular attention to personal names, dates, registry entries, amounts and any data that must not be rendered incorrectly.
Before delivery we agree on the required number of copies, the method of certification, binding and the form of submission.
The certified translation is prepared for submission to institutions, universities, employers or other competent authorities.
Documents we certify.
These are the documents for which a certified translation is most often required. The translator and court interpreter are selected according to the language, the type of document and the intended use of the translation. For foreign workers' documents (residence and work permit, driving licence, recognition of qualifications) see our separate page.
Diplomas and certificates
Certified translations of academic documents for recognition of qualifications, enrolment at a foreign university or employment abroad.
Personal documents
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, passports and ID cards for administrative purposes and official procedures.
Legal instruments
Court judgments, decisions, claims, powers of attorney and other legal documentation for international proceedings and arbitration.
Business documents
Extracts from the court register, company statutes, founding agreements and other documentation for international business activities.
Medical documentation
Medical opinions, discharge letters, findings and diagnoses for treatment abroad or insurance reimbursement.
Technical documentation
Patents, technical specifications and standards that require certification for official use in international projects.
From enquiry to a certified translation.
In your enquiry, state the type of document, the languages and the deadline, and attach a legible original. You will receive our quote with the price and deadline, and we prepare the certified translation once you confirm.
In the form, select certified translation, the source language, the target language and the desired deadline, and attach the document. A legible scan or photo is enough — you only need to provide the original if the institution receiving the translation requires it to be bound with the original.
After receiving the document, we send a quote with the price, deadline and delivery method. The method of delivering the certified translation and all other terms are agreed before work begins — the whole arrangement can be made remotely, by e-mail or phone.
After your confirmation, the appropriate court interpreter takes over the document. The translation is prepared, signed and certified with a seal, and then sent by post or collected in person by arrangement. A digital copy for review can be sent by e-mail.
Have questions?
Request a quote.
Describe your request and attach the document — you order online and receive the quote by e-mail. We confirm the deadline in the quote. Urgent deadlines depend on text volume, language pair and translator availability.