If a medical records has to be used in another language, the receiving office often asks for a clear, complete and certified translation. UniTranslate prepares certified translations of medical records and related documents in over 100 languages for private clients, companies, law firms, universities and public offices in Switzerland and abroad.
When this document is often translated
A medical records may be needed for immigration, civil status matters, studies, employment, banking, insurance, court proceedings, company administration or international applications. The exact form depends on the receiving office and on the country where the document will be submitted. Please tell us the destination country and the receiving office when requesting a quote; the official receiving authority always has the final say.
Document-specific checks
Medical documents require discretion and accurate terminology for diagnoses, findings, medication, dates, doctors, clinics and insurance references. We keep abbreviations and values traceable so the recipient can compare them with the original.
Typical use cases include insurance claims, treatment abroad, immigration files, studies, employment, court proceedings and medical second opinions. Access is limited to the team working on your order.
What we translate carefully
- Names, dates, places, numbers and file references
- Stamps, signatures, seals and handwritten notes
- Official headings, legal terms and institutional names
- Tables, grades, amounts, clauses or technical terminology where present
The translation follows the structure of the original so that the recipient can compare the document quickly. If required, we can add a certification note, notarisation or apostille support, depending on what your receiving office asks for.
Simple online process
Upload a scan or readable photo via the quote form, or send the file by e-mail or WhatsApp. During office hours you receive a binding fixed-price quote within 30 minutes. A typical translation takes 1-3 business days; express delivery in 12-24 hours is possible for many documents after review.
Delivery
We deliver by A-Post, registered mail or by e-mail as a PDF with qualified electronic signature (QES). The original document usually stays with you; a readable copy is enough for the quote and for most translation workflows.
When is this translation needed?
- Treatment abroad
- Changing doctors after relocating
- Insurance and benefit claims
- Expert reports and disability insurance proceedings
- Court proceedings with a medical element
Which type of certification is possible?
For medical records, certification by the translation office is often sufficient for doctors and hospitals; for insurers and courts, the notarised translation is often chosen.
We offer every type of certification and recommend the right one as soon as we know your document and the receiving authority. Which form is needed is always decided by the receiving authority – we prepare the variant you need:
- Certified translation (office certification)
- Notarised translation
- Translation with apostille
- PDF with qualified electronic signature (QES)
Delivery by post, registered mail or as a PDF by email. If you are unsure, just tell us the receiving authority – we advise you free of charge.
Helpful for a fast quote
- A clearly legible scan or good photo of the document
- Target language and destination country
- Receiving authority (office, university, court …), if known
- Desired delivery date
- For non-Latin scripts: a passport copy for the correct spelling of names
Delivery time
Depending on language, length and type of certification, many documents can be translated within 1–3 working days. Express delivery in 12–24 hours is checked on request and confirmed bindingly in the quote.
- For official use. Prepared for authorities, courts, universities and embassies
- Qualified electronic signature. Legally valid delivery as PDF – no waiting for the post
- Confidential. Encrypted transfer, secrecy, NDA on request
- Express available. Delivery within 12–24 hours on request
- Over 6,000 satisfied clients. Private clients, companies, universities and institutions
- Swiss company. NLP GmbH / UniTranslate, based in Küsnacht ZH
FAQ
Do you need the original medical records?＋
No. A readable scan or photo is enough for the quote. If a specific receiving office asks for an original or another formal step, that office has the final say.
How long does the translation take?＋
A typical certified translation takes 1-3 business days. For many standard documents we can check express delivery in 12-24 hours.
Can you deliver by e-mail?＋
Yes. We can deliver by e-mail as a PDF with qualified electronic signature (QES), and also by A-Post or registered mail.
Which certification do I need?＋
That depends on the receiving office and destination country. We prepare the translation accordingly, but the official receiving authority has the final say.
How do I get a price?＋
Send the document via the quote form, e-mail or WhatsApp. During office hours you receive a fixed-price quote within 30 minutes.
