Certification of your translation at Documently - Professional and recognized worldwide

Secure and legally valid - your translation with Documently Documently offers certified, sworn, notarized and legalized translations that are internationally recognized. Our expertise enables us to translate your documents legally and reliably for authorities, institutions and private purposes.

What is an official translation? An official translation is a translation of an official document that has been certified by an authorized translator or translation agency. This includes, for example, birth certificates, academic degrees or legal documents. Official translations are required if you need to submit a foreign-language document to authorities or other official bodies. The term "official translation" is often equated with certified, sworn or legalized translations, although there are differences in the procedure.

Types of certified translations:

Certified translation: A certified translation is a translation that is provided with a signature, a stamp and a declaration from the translator or translation agency. These translations are often required by authorities in Great Britain, the USA, Australia and Ireland. At Documently, you receive certified translations with a declaration of accuracy on our letterhead, including stamp and signature.

Sworn translation: Sworn translations are carried out by officially appointed translators who are sworn in the country in which the translation is used. Documently works with authorized translators in countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Brazil and Germany to ensure that the translation is recognized.

Notarized translation: A sworn translation is a certified translation that also contains a notarial certification. The notary certifies the identity of the translator, but cannot check the accuracy of the content of the translation. Over-certified translations are required in Portugal or by British courts, for example.

Legalized translation (apostille): A legalized or apostilled translation is a certified or sworn translation that has been apostilled by a ministry. This type of translation is recognized in all countries that are party to the Hague Convention. Documently offers this service on request to prepare your translations for international use.

Why request a certified translation from Documently? Certified translations are often necessary to ensure the legal validity of a translated document. Official documents such as contracts, certificates, immigration papers or court documents often require a certified translation in order to be correctly understood and recognized by the authorities.

Who offers certified translations? Certified translations may only be carried out by sworn or accredited translators who have been sworn in before a court or official institution. These translators are authorized to produce translations that are recognized by the authorities.

What do certified translations look like? A certified translation contains the translated document, a declaration of certification, the translator's signature and, if applicable, an official stamp. This declaration confirms the accuracy of the translation and serves as proof of authenticity.

Processing time and costs of your certified translation The processing time varies depending on the length, complexity and language combination of the document. With Documently, you will usually receive a certified translation within 24 to 48 hours. The costs depend on the same factors, and a quote will give you an accurate estimate.

How do you order your certified translation? You can request your certified translation directly online via Documently. Upload your documents in the usual formats and receive a non-binding quote within a very short time. Rely on Documently - your experts for certified translations.