When is a notarised translation or notary certified necessary?

You need a certified translation when the translation is required for an official purpose. For example, you are submitting a birth certificate from Russia to the authorities in Switzerland.

How should I proceed in order to receive a certified and officially valid translation from UniTranslate?

Please send your documents to info@unitranslate.ch in order to get a notary certified translation. Please also explain the purpose for which you need a translation. Our experts will inform you about the type of certification and how to proceed.

Which documents often require certification?

UniTranslate certifies often the translations of the following documents at notary: judgments, diplomas, birth certificates, marriage certificates, CV, employment certificates, divorce certificates, immigration papers, passports, visa certificates, patents, patent specifications, school and training certificates, contracts, extract from the commercial register, certificate of residence, driving license, etc.

What is a notary certified translation?

A translation is notary certified, if the translator or the manager of the translation agency has the signature on the translation certified by a notary public.

How is a translation notarised?

The signature of the translator or the manager of the translation agency should be notarised at the notary's office.

When do I need a certified translation with apostille?

Eine Apostille bescheinigt die Echtheit des Unterschrifts vom Übersetzer für Behörden im Ausland. Eine Apostille ist nur möglich, wenn das Zielland in Haager Konvention (Hague Convention) ist. Hier ist die Lister der Länder im Haager Abkommen: https://www.hcch.net/apostille. Eine Überbeglaubigung bescheinigt die Echtheit eines Unterschrifts für Behörden im Ausland und wird generell verwendet, falls das Zielland nicht in Haager Konvention ist. Eine Legalisation wird in der Regel von Botschaften erstellt, damit die Übersetzung im Zielland gültig ist. Wie gehe ich vor? A certified translation with apostille is only required if the document is to be sent to a country other than the country of origin. For example, if a birth certificate issued in Switzerland is to be sent to the authorities in Spain, then an apostille is needed for the translation. Before one can get an apostille, one must first have a notarial certification.

What to do if the country of destination for translation does not accept an apostille or is not in the Hague Convention?

Under this link you will find a list of countries in the Hague Convention: https://www.hcch.net/apostille . If the destination country is not listed here, it is best to consult the embassy of that country, but often the translation will then need to be legalised by the embassy. In order for the translation to be legalised, you need a notarial certification beforehand.

What is the difference between apostille, legalisation or over-certification for translations?

An apostille certifies the authenticity of the translator's signature for authorities abroad. An apostille is only possible if the destination country is in the Hague Convention. Here is the list of countries in the Hague Convention: https://www.hcch.net/apostille. An overauthentication certifies the authenticity of a signature for authorities abroad and is generally used if the destination country is not in the Hague Convention. How do I proceed? Consult the embassy to find out what kind of legalisation is required. In any case, you will need a notarised translation.

Where can I have foreign documents over-certified?

Each country certifies official documents of its authorities itself. On the Hague Convention website https://www.hcc.net/apostille you will find a list of the competent authorities per country. The signatures of foreign representatives in Switzerland can be certified by the Federal Chancellery, but not in the form of an apostille. See www.bk.admin.ch and legalisations above. Source: State Chancellery of Zurich

I don't know how to get a certified translation or which kind of certification I need.

We will be happy to help you. Just send us an E-mail with your inquiry to sales@unitranslate.ch and we will find a solution for you.

I need a notarised translation at the weekend or on the same working day.

Notaries are closed at weekends. An express notarised translation with delivery in 24 hours or at the same day during the week is possible. Please contact us for this, a phone call would be the best way to have an express order. Our phone number is: +41 44 545 55 07

Certified translation

UniTranslate certifies the translations upon request and we suggest the correct way of certification. Thus, our translations are guaranteed to be recognized!

If officially issued and foreign language documents are to be presented to state administrations (courts, authorities, offices) in Switzerland, these documents must be certified translated. 

A certified translation is required for naturalization applications, marriage, study abroad, etc.

UniTranslate provides certified translation of the following documents:

legal documents
deeds
testimonials, diplomas and certificates
contracts
extracts
confirm
articles of association and company foundation documents
other official documents

Contact us without obligation with your request (by phone,e-mailorthrough our contact form) and we will be happy to help you with the correct type of certification!

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