Occasionally it may be necessary to have documents certified by an official body. This process may be needed for documents such as international tender bids, or documents required for immigration purposes. Any document requiring this certification will go through a legal procedure. This will be carried out by an official translator who will in turn legally certify and stamp your documents. With many years of experience in certified translation services, our translation agency is one of the leading international language service providers.
The procedure can vary from country to country. Most often this service is carried out by a translator that is entered on to a list of court appointed experts, selected by a special commission, who usually meet on a yearly basis.
An official translator can only claim to be so, if they are appointed by the regulatory body. The translator will be highly skilled, particularly in the legal field. They will be officially sworn in and have his or her accreditation treated as authentic by the European court of law, and any governmental bodies.
Certified translation services you can trust
We work with a large circle of official translators. Due to our methodology and expertise at Optilingua, requesting an official certification may not necessarily escalate our turnaround times, giving you the added assurance that we will complete your translation as quickly, and as cost effectively as possible.
To judge the quality of our work, contact our professionals.
We translate and certify official documents such as:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Legal contracts
- Certificates of no Impediment and Nulla Ostas
- Death certificates
- Letters of recommendation (job references)
- Insurance certificates
- Driving licences
- Court rulings
- Divorce certificates and decrees
- Police criminal records checks
- Diplomas and university degrees
- Certificates of Incorporation
- Bank statements
- Registration documents
- Passports/ID cards
- Last Will/Testaments
- Other official documentation
Certified translation of your documents into over 100 languages
With over 40 years of experience in certified translation, our translation agency is one of the leading international language service providers. In addition to its numerous agencies, the company works with over 3,500 professional and native translators worldwide. We work in more than a hundred different languages, from the most common to the rarest: English, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, French, Danish, Ukrainian, German, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese...
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FAQ about our certified translation services
When is a certified translation necessary?
You will need a certified translation for the majority of your legal and judicial procedures in another language (setting up a business abroad, recognition of a marriage certificate, etc.)
What documents can be translated by a certified translator?
All official documents can be translated by a certified translator: identity papers, driving licences, contracts, certificates, diplomas, birth certificates, criminal records, etc.
What is the turnaround time for a sworn translation?
The time taken for certified translations is often longer than for a standard translation. Times also vary depending on the subject matter and the number of words. Send us your document and we will get back to you with a quote, which will include the cost and the turnaround time.
In what format is the certified translation sent back to me?
In most countries, the certified translation is sent by post with an additional copy by email. In some countries, such as the UK, the certified document will be sent by email only.
Other translation types:
Legal translations
Articles of association, contracts, judgments, licences, etc.
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Medical translations
Reports, medical devices, pharmaceutical translations, etc.
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Financial translations
Financial statements, audit reports, annual reports, etc.
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