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Sworn Translation Services for Official Documents
Court-appointed translators. Global acceptance. Fast, secure delivery.
When your documents must be accepted by courts, embassies and public authorities abroad, our sworn translation service connects you with officially appointed (court-sworn) translators in countries that require them—such as Spain, Germany, France and Poland—and delivers sealed translations you can rely on.
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48-72 Hours standard service
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Share Documents
Easily upload your scanned or digital documents through our secure platform, without needing to send originals unless required.
Get Quote & Approval
Our team reviews your documents and provides a clear quote with timeline, and once approved, a qualified linguist begins the translation.
Receive Translation
You’ll receive your certified translation by email as a digital copy, with tracked postage of hard copies arranged if needed.
What is a sworn translation?
A sworn translation is a translation produced and sealed by a translator officially appointed by a court or designated authority in that country. These translators swear an oath and apply an official stamp or formula that gives the translation legal validity before public authorities. Examples include traductor jurado in Spain, beeidigter/ermächtigter Übersetzer in Germany, traducteur agréé/assermenté in France, and tłumacz przysięgły in Poland.
Important nuance for UK users: The UK typically uses certified translations (a translator’s signed statement of accuracy) rather than a formal “sworn” system. For many UK authorities (e.g., visa or passport applications), translations must include the translator’s confirmation of accuracy, date, name/signature and contact details. We provide this where a UK certified translation is sufficient and arrange sworn translations where a foreign authority explicitly requires them.
Do you need sworn, certified, notarised or apostilled?
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Sworn translation — Required by specific countries/authorities (e.g., Spain, Germany, France, Poland). We deliver translations sealed by court-appointed translators in the relevant jurisdiction.
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Certified translation (UK) — A signed statement of accuracy by a qualified translator or company. Widely used for UKVI/Home Office, HM Passport Office and universities.
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Notarised translation — A notary public notarises the translator’s declaration (some authorities request this in addition to certification).
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Apostille (legalisation) — Confirms the signature/seal on a public document for use abroad. Paper apostille and e-Apostille are available via the UK Legalisation Office (FCDO). We’ll advise if your translated document (or the notarial certificate) needs an apostille.
Unsure what you need? Share the destination country and authority—we’ll confirm the exact format.
Countries & Acceptance We Cover
We work exclusively with officially recognised sworn translators in jurisdictions
where sworn translations are required, ensuring your documents are accepted by
relevant courts, ministries, and public authorities.
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Spain (Traductor Jurado)
We arrange sworn translations via translators listed on the official
MAEC register, ensuring acceptance by Spanish authorities,
courts, and consulates.
Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores
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Germany (Beeidigte/Ermächtigte Übersetzer)
Sworn translations are handled by generally sworn/authorised translators
listed in the official Justizportal directory, recognised by
German courts and public bodies.
Justiz Dolmetscher (Justizportal des Bundes und der Länder)
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France (Traducteur Agréé/Assermenté)
Projects are routed to translators registered with the relevant
Cour d’appel, in line with French public authority guidance.
Service-Public / Cour d’appel expert lists
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Poland (Tłumacz Przysięgły)
We work with sworn translators listed on the official
Ministry of Justice register, also referenced via recognised
European justice portals.
Polish Ministry of Justice register of sworn translators
Documents We Translate and Swear
Officially prepared translations for documents that must be accepted by courts, consulates, universities, and public authorities worldwide.
Civil Status
Birth, marriage, divorce, adoption, and name change certificates for use with registries, consulates, and courts.
Academic & Professional
Diplomas, transcripts, academic records, and professional licences for enrolment, recognition, and qualification checks.
Legal & Notarial
Powers of attorney, court decisions, contracts, and notarial deeds for litigation, property, and cross-border transactions.
Immigration
Police clearances, certificates of no impediment, and related records for visa, residency, and citizenship procedures.
Corporate
Incorporation documents, articles, company extracts, and financials for banks, regulators, tenders, and cross-border filings.
Our Process (Fast & Secure)
A clear end-to-end workflow designed to protect your data, match the right expert, and deliver
sworn or certified translations in the correct format for your authority.
Upload & Brief
Share clear scans or photos of your documents and confirm the destination
country and authority so we can align the requirements from the start.
Compliance Check
We confirm whether you need a sworn, certified, notarised and/or apostilled format
based on the authority’s rules and current official guidelines.
Assignment
Your project is assigned to a court-appointed sworn translator in the relevant
jurisdiction or a qualified UK linguist for certified work.
Translation & Quality Review
The text is translated with precise legal formatting, required formulas,
seals or statements, then checked for completeness and compliance.
Delivery
Receive sealed hard copies where required and secure PDFs for fast submission.
Apostille and legalisation can be coordinated on request.
Why Choose Locate Translate
Precision-driven sworn and certified translations, aligned with the exact
requirements of your destination authority.
Jurisdiction-Correct Outputs
No generic templates. Each translation is prepared in the specific sworn or
certified format required by the court, consulate, or institution handling your case.
Legal-Grade Accuracy
Work is handled by appointed translators or vetted professionals recognised by
leading bodies, ensuring clarity, consistency, and reliability.
Speed & Coordination
From translator assignment to notarisation and apostille, we manage the full
process so your documents are ready when you need them.
Security by Design
Encrypted file transfer, NDAs on request, and restricted workflows keep your
personal and corporate data protected at every step.
Trusted & Accepted by UK Authorities
Our certified translations are recognised by leading UK government departments, regulators, and professional bodies. Whether for immigration, legal, business, or academic purposes, Locate Translate ensures your documents are accepted first time.
Certified Translation Samples
Preview examples of certified translations showing the format and style accepted by official authorities.
Birth Certificate Certified Translation
French Marriage Certificate Sworn Translation
French Birth Certificate Sworn Translation
Polish Marriage Certificate Sworn Translation
Accepted in the UK & worldwide where agency-certified translations are permitted
We provide professional translation, transcription, interpreting, and certified document services across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas — ensuring accuracy and global reach for your projects.
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SwedenAsia & Middle East
20+ countries covered
Saudi Arabia
Iran
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HaitiFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between sworn and certified translation?
Sworn translations are produced and sealed by officially appointed translators in countries that use a sworn system (e.g., Spain, Germany, France, Poland). Certified translations (common in the UK) carry a translator/company statement of accuracy and the translator’s details.
Do UK authorities require sworn translations?
Usually no—they require certified translations with set details (confirmation of accuracy, date, translator’s name/signature and contact details). We provide this as standard.
When is an apostille needed?
If the destination country or authority asks to legalise the signature/seal on a public document (or notarial certificate), you’ll need an apostille issued by the UK Legalisation Office (FCDO). We can coordinate this for you.
Can you guarantee acceptance abroad?
We follow the destination authority’s rules (e.g., using translators from official lists) to ensure your translation is in the correct form; final acceptance rests with the authority.
How fast is the service?
Turnarounds vary by language and jurisdiction. Share your deadline—we’ll confirm feasibility and options (including expedited legalisation where available).
How long will it take you to translate my Ebook into the Italian language?
We offer seamless translations at the fastest possible turnaround time. The total time needed depends on the total word count of your project.