Sworn Translation Services

Sworn translations, also known as certified or official translations, are legally recognised documents translated by authorised professionals. They include an official stamp and signature, ensuring validity for courts, ministries, universities, and other authorities.

Need legally valid translations?
We provide accurate, confidential sworn translations certified by authorised translators, accepted by institutions worldwide.

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When Are Sworn Translations Needed?

Sworn translations are required for:

  • Birth, marriage, or death certificates
  • Diplomas, transcripts, or academic records
  • Passports, IDs, or driving licences
  • Contracts, agreements, or corporate documents
  • Court rulings or notarial acts

They ensure legal acceptance when submitting documents abroad or to official institutions.

Why Choose Terratra?

Official Recognition

Translations by authorised sworn translators, legally valid.

ISO 17100 Workflow

Multi-stage quality assurance for accuracy.

Multilingual Support

European, Asian, and rare languages covered.

Timely Delivery

Meets your deadlines, with urgent options available.

Global Acceptance

Valid for institutions in multiple countries.

Fast Response

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Frequently Asked Questions

A legally valid translation by an authorised translator, certified with a stamp and signature for official use.

For submitting documents to courts, government offices, universities, or for visas, studies abroad, or legal proceedings.

Any document can be certified or sworn translated. Commonly translated documents include:
– Personal: Birth, marriage, divorce, death certificates; passports; identity cards; driver’s licenses; criminal record/police clearance certificates; residency certificates; family status certificates; change of name documents.
– Educational: Diplomas; academic transcripts; degrees and certificates; school leaving certificates; letters of enrollment; recommendation letters; course descriptions/syllabi; professional licenses; equivalency certificates.
– Legal: Court decisions and judgments; affidavits; power of attorney; wills and testaments; contracts and agreements; notarial deeds; company incorporation documents; articles of association/bylaws; statutory declarations; lawsuits and legal complaints.
– Immigration: Immigration application forms; work permits; residence permits; visa applications; asylum documents; naturalization or citizenship certificates; sponsorship letters; supporting documentation for embassy use.
– Financial and Business: Bank statements; income tax returns; employment contracts; salary slips/pay stubs; invoices; company financial reports; audit reports; insurance policies; pension records; property tax assessments; commercial registry extracts; business licenses; shareholder agreements; memorandums of understanding (MoUs); partnership agreements; annual reports; import/export documents; purchase orders; letters of intent (LOI).
– Medical: Medical reports; vaccination records; doctor’s certificates; hospital discharge summaries; health insurance forms; test results/lab reports.

Yes, we can provide sworn translations from high-quality scanned copies, provided they are clear and legible. Some authorities may require verification of the original document, so please check specific requirements.

Yes, though some countries may require an apostille or additional legalisation.

Typically 1–2 business days for small documents. Urgent requests are accommodated.

All major European and global languages, supported by our authorised translator network.

Documents are handled under strict confidentiality agreements and secure protocols.

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