Sworn – Certified – Authenticated Translations
Sworn – Certified – Authenticated Translations
Sworn Translation Agency
If you are looking for how or where to obtain sworn or certified translations for use in court, with the public administration or in a private deed, Dotwords is the sworn translation agency for you.
We are based in Milan but work online throughout Italy, translating from any language into another thanks to an extensive network of certified professional translators who translate documents with international legal validity.
When are authenticated translations required?
Sworn, authenticated or certified translations are required whenever it is necessary to submit a translated document that has legal validity in other countries.
The cost of a sworn translation depends on the complexity and length of the document to be translated.
Some examples of sworn translations include:
- Birth, marriage or death certificates: to be submitted to courts or embassies.
- Diplomas and school certificates: for enrolment in foreign universities or for the recognition of professional qualifications.
- Judgments, contracts and notarial deeds: when legal documents need to be translated for use abroad.
- Criminal records or police clearance certificates: required for employment or immigration purposes.
- Tender documents: for participation in tenders issued by foreign entities or for foreign companies intending to participate in tenders in Italy.
How to obtain a sworn translation?
For a translation to be considered certified, several steps and professionals are involved.
An essential figure is that of the sworn translator, i.e. a registered expert or certified translator who can affix their signature to the certification statement. Let’s take a look at the standard steps:
Document translation
A certified professional translator from our Translation Agency translates the original document into the requested language.
Translator's declaration
The translator declares before a public official (such as a notary, court clerk or justice of the peace) that the translation is faithful and conforms to the original. This act is known as “certification”.
Signature and
statement
During the procedure, the translator signs a statement that is attached to the translation, certifying its authenticity.
Stamp and Authentication
Once completed, the translated document is stamped and authenticated by the authority overseeing the certification procedure. From this point onwards, the translation has the same legal value as the original document within the required legal or administrative context.
Professional Sworn and Certified Translations
So far, the process may seem straightforward, but the certification procedure often involves pitfalls that only an experienced professional can identify.
Understanding the context in which the document was issued and the context in which it will be used, and determining whether an additional step beyond certification may be required, such as an apostille or legalisation, can make all the difference in ensuring a reliable certification process.
The Dotwords translation agency can support you through every stage of the officialisation of documents, making them legally valid both in Italy and abroad. Our team of consultants, translators and experts can also assist you with urgent procedures that need to be processed within very short timeframes.
The cost of a sworn translation depends on several factors.
Get in touch: we’ll be happy to provide you with a no-obligation quote.
