Winterthur is the second-largest city in the Canton of Zurich – a city with an international population, a large university of applied sciences and a broad mix of industry, services and administration. Accordingly, a certified translation is often required here: for a marriage at the civil registry office, for naturalisation, for an application to the ZHAW or in proceedings before the district court. UniTranslate translates and certifies documents for private individuals and companies from Winterthur and the whole region – in more than 100 languages, produced by specialised translators, certified with stamp and signature and, on request, notarised or provided with an apostille. More than 6000 satisfied customers already rely on this service.
The offices in Winterthur we translate for
Our certified translations are intended for submission to the authorities and institutions in Winterthur and in the Canton of Zurich and are prepared for these offices. We particularly often translate documents:
- for the Winterthur civil registry office – birth, marriage and single-status certificates for the marriage preparation procedure, the registration of civil status events or the recognition of foreign certificates;
- for the Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich – documents for residence and settlement permits, family reunification and naturalisation applications from Winterthur;
- for the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences – diplomas, certificates and transcripts for applying for a study place or admission to continuing education programmes;
- for the Winterthur city administration – for example for the residents’ registration office, citizenship matters or the school administration;
- for Winterthur District Court – judgments, statements of claim, foreign court decisions and documentary evidence.
We also regularly produce recognised translations for notaries’ offices, the SVA Zurich, health insurers and employers in the region. Simply tell us where you are submitting the document – we will recommend a suitable form of certification.
Frequently translated documents in Winterthur
Winterthur is shaped by a diverse, international population and a strong education and business location. For new arrivals we most frequently translate birth certificates, marriage certificates, driving licences and criminal record extracts; those applying to the ZHAW or another university have diplomas, baccalaureate and school certificates as well as transcripts of records translated by us. Companies from industry, engineering and services entrust us with commercial register extracts, contracts, articles of association and employment references. As the authorities in Winterthur work in German, we mainly translate from English, Italian, Albanian, Serbian, Turkish, Portuguese, Spanish or Arabic into German – and, for use abroad, in the opposite direction as well.
Certified, notarised or with apostille?
For most submissions in Winterthur, a certified translation with the translation agency’s stamp, signature and certification note is sufficient. Some offices – such as notaries or foreign authorities – additionally require a notarised translation; for use outside Switzerland, an apostille is frequently added. You do not need to worry about any of this: on request, we clarify which form your receiving authority accepts and organise the notarisation and apostille at the same time. That way, you submit your document correctly at the first attempt.
No visit needed – here is how it works
The entire process is digital, with no trip to a branch office required: upload your documents via our online form or send them by e-mail to info@unitranslate.ch – a scan or a clearly legible photo is enough, and the original stays with you. During office hours you receive a free, binding quote with a fixed price and delivery date within 30 minutes. After your confirmation, a specialist translates your document, which is then certified. Delivery is by post, by registered mail or as a PDF with a qualified electronic signature (QES), provided the receiving authority accepts QES. We handle urgent orders on an express basis within 12 to 24 hours. If you prefer to hand over your documents in person, you are welcome at our office in Küsnacht ZH by prior appointment – easily reached from Winterthur by S-Bahn and car.
Close to you as well
We process orders from Winterthur and the whole north of Zurich every day – including from Seuzach, Wiesendangen, Elsau, Illnau-Effretikon, Kloten, Bülach, Embrach, Pfungen, Neftenbach and Turbenthal, as well as from the neighbouring Weinland and the Töss valley. The process is equally straightforward everywhere, because everything works online and by post – whether you live in Oberwinterthur, Töss, Wülflingen, Seen or Veltheim.
Ready? Request your free quote now – you will receive a binding reply with price and delivery date within 30 minutes.
FAQ
Are your certified translations recognised by the authorities in Winterthur?＋
Yes. Our certified translations are intended for submission to the authorities in Winterthur and in the Canton of Zurich and are prepared for these offices – such as the Winterthur civil registry office, the Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich, Winterthur District Court or the ZHAW. The final, binding decision always rests with the official receiving authority. On request, we additionally provide a notarised translation or an apostille.
Does UniTranslate have an office in Winterthur?＋
No, the entire process works online and by post – no visit is needed. If you would nevertheless like to drop off or collect your documents in person, you can do so by prior appointment at our office in Küsnacht ZH.
How quickly will I receive a quote for my translation?＋
During office hours you receive a free, binding quote with a fixed price and delivery date within 30 minutes. All it takes is a scan or a clearly legible photo of your document – uploaded via our online form or sent by e-mail.
Is an express translation possible for Winterthur?＋
Yes. We translate and certify standard documents such as birth certificates, diplomas or criminal record extracts on an express basis within 12 to 24 hours. As a PDF with a qualified electronic signature, you can submit the translation immediately upon completion.
Into which languages do you translate for customers from Winterthur?＋
We translate into more than 100 languages. For the German-speaking authorities in Winterthur, mostly from foreign languages such as English, Italian, Albanian, Serbian, Turkish or Portuguese into German – and for use abroad, from German into the respective target language.
