Recipient and purpose
Identify the application and receiving authority.
OTHER SERVICE · SWORN TRANSLATION
Sworn translation services
Confirm the receiving authority’s required translation type, then coordinate a partner provider and check names, document correspondence, delivery format and timing.
Clarify translation requirements first
Authorities receiving visa, academic, vocational or family documents may require different formats. Where sworn or authorised translations are needed, confirm requirements and translator credentials first.
We coordinate partner translation providers and organise documents and information. Translations are issued by appropriately qualified translators.
Four checks before starting
Originals and scan quality
Provide complete, clear versions, including attachments and reverse sides.
Names and key details
Check spelling, dates, numbers and correspondence across documents against identity records.
Translation and delivery format
Confirm the target language, paper or electronic copies and the recipient’s format requirements.
Partner processing and delivery
Confirm the quote first
Agree the partner’s quote for the documents, languages and delivery requirements. Visa clients can use partner channels; fees are confirmed per project.
Plan around deadlines
Confirm expected turnaround, original-document needs and delivery method, then align with the application schedule.
Check the final version
Check completeness, consistent names and correspondence between originals and translations.
Keep service records
Agree scope, payment details and contract or invoice arrangements before proceeding, and keep handover records.
Questions before processing
Does every document need a sworn translation?
Follow the recipient’s requirements: confirm the purpose before choosing the translation form.
How can I check translator credentials?
Consult the public translator directory of the German justice authorities and confirm the recipient’s qualification and format requirements.
How are timing and fees agreed?
Confirm a quote and expected timing before proceeding, based on document count, languages, format and delivery needs.
Share the purpose and deadline first
Confirm the receiving authority, document type and target language, then arrange the appropriate translation service.