Written Translation & Certification
Sworn Translation
A sworn translation is a translation for official use, made and signed by a translator who has taken an oath before a notary. We assign your document to an authorized translator for that language and handle the translation, review, signature and stamp. If the authority also requires notarization or an apostille, we clarify the requirements up front and plan the process around them.
Which documents need a sworn translation?
- Diplomas, transcripts and proof of enrollment
- Civil registry extracts, birth and marriage certificates
- Passports and ID documents
- Criminal record certificates
- Visa and residence permit applications
- Powers of attorney and letters of consent
- Trade Registry Gazettes, signature circulars (authorized signatory lists) and certificates of activity
- Court decisions and official correspondence
How it works
Send your files
For a quote, a scanned copy or a printout from e-Devlet (Türkiye's e-government portal) is enough.
Get a quote
We send you a written quote with the price (based on word count and language pair) and a delivery date.
Translation and review
A sworn translator handles the translation. Our editor checks every name, date and number against the original.
Delivery
We deliver the translation, signed and stamped by the sworn translator, as a scan by email and as a hard copy by courier.
Pricing and turnaround
We price by source word count, taking into account the language pair and turnaround time. For repetitive content, translation memory lowers the overall cost.
FAQ
What is a sworn translator?
A translator who has taken an oath before a notary to vouch for the accuracy of their translations. The notary keeps the official record of that oath. By signing, the translator declares that the translation faithfully reflects the original document.
Does every sworn translation need to be notarized?
No. Some authorities accept the sworn translator's signature on its own; others also require notarization. We recommend checking with the authority you're submitting to. If you're not sure, tell us where the document is going and we'll work out the right process together.
I'll be using my document abroad. Do I need any other certification?
Usually, yes. After sworn translation and notarization, documents for a country that is party to the Hague Apostille Convention need an apostille; for other countries, consular legalization is required. Tell us the destination country and we'll confirm.
Related services
Apostille and consular legalization for documents used abroad, arranged by us.