Certified Translation Services in Switzerland
Do you need a certified translation for use in Switzerland or abroad? Traducta Switzerland translates official, legal and personal documents for private clients, companies and institutions. Depending on the requirements of the receiving authority, we can arrange a notarially certified translation for use in Switzerland.
Certified translations may be required for civil status procedures, academic recognition, court proceedings, immigration matters, business formalities or other administrative purposes. The exact requirements depend on the country, authority and intended use of the document.
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How can I get a certified translation?
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Submit your request for your certified translation
Choose the type of document and fill in the online form (contact details, languages, files, etc.).
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Receive your personalised quote
Within a few hours, you’ll receive a detailed, no-obligation proposal with a secure link to confirm your order.
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Receive your official translation
Receive your certified translation by post.
We translate and certify your official documents, such as:
Examples of languages for certified translations
Traducta offers certified translations in a wide range of languages. Here are some of the most frequently requested languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- German
- Greek
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Turkish
Certified translations for Swiss authorities and institutions
Certified translations are commonly requested when foreign-language documents need to be submitted to Swiss authorities, courts, universities, civil registry offices, employers or other institutions. Typical documents include:
– birth and marriage certificates, divorce judgments, civil status documents
– diplomas, certificates and academic transcripts
– criminal record certificates, powers of attorney
– contracts and legal documents, court and notarial documents
– other official certificates and administrative records
The translation reproduces the relevant content of the original document, including stamps, seals, annotations and other official entries where applicable.
Whether an apostille, legalisation or another form of authentication is also required is a separate question and should be confirmed with the authority receiving the documents.
Certified translations for Switzerland and international use
The correct certification procedure depends largely on where the translated document will be used.
For use in Switzerland, Traducta can organise a notarially certified translation in accordance with the requirements communicated by the receiving institution.
If your documents are intended for Germany, France, Spain or another country, the certification may instead be arranged according to the rules applicable there. This can affect the format, delivery method and price.
For this reason, it is important to indicate the destination country and intended use when requesting your quotation.
Certified translations in many languages
Traducta Switzerland provides certified translation services for a wide range of language combinations, including:
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese and many others.
Our network also enables us to handle less common language combinations and documents originating from many different countries.
How much does a certified translation cost in Switzerland?
For notarially certified translations intended for use in Switzerland, the minimum price is CHF 140 plus VAT, including shipping costs.
The final price depends on factors such as:
- language combination
- document type
- length and complexity
- layout and formatting requirements
- form of certification required
Once we have reviewed your document, you will receive an individual quotation with the final price and expected delivery time.
How the certified translation process works
The process is straightforward:
Send your document digitally
We review the document and intended use
You receive an individual quotation
The translation and required certification are prepared
The certified documents are sent in the appropriate form
For a quotation, a clear and complete scan or PDF is normally sufficient. In most cases, the original document is not required for the translation itself.
Whether the original must later be presented as part of an official procedure is determined by the authority or institution receiving the documents.
Notarially certified translations produced for use in Switzerland are delivered by post only.
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Frequently asked questions about certified translations
When is a certified translation required in Switzerland?
A certified translation may be required when a foreign-language document is submitted to a Swiss authority, court, university, civil registry office or another institution. The exact requirement depends on the authority, canton and purpose of the procedure.
How much does a certified translation cost?
For a notarially certified translation intended for use in Switzerland, Traducta applies a minimum price of CHF 140 plus VAT, including shipping costs. The final price is calculated after reviewing the document.
How long does a certified translation take?
The turnaround time depends on the language combination, number and type of documents, formatting requirements and the certification procedure involved. After reviewing your files, we provide a specific delivery timeframe together with the quotation.
How can I send my documents to Traducta?
Documents can be submitted through our online form or by email. A complete and clearly readable digital copy is normally sufficient for us to review the documents and prepare a quotation.
Do I need to send the original documents?
In most cases, the original is not required for the translation itself. Whether you need to present the original later must be confirmed directly with the authority or institution where the translated documents will be submitted.
How are certified translations delivered in Switzerland?
Notarially certified translations produced for use in Switzerland are sent by post. Digital certified translations are only possible when the translation is produced in another country where such a format is available.
Can Traducta provide certified translations for use outside Switzerland?
Yes. If the translated documents are intended for another country, please specify the destination country when requesting your quotation. We can then check which certification procedure is appropriate and whether the translation can be produced according to the requirements of that country.
What documents can be certified and translated?
Certified translations can be prepared for many types of official documents, including birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, academic transcripts, criminal record certificates, court documents, contracts, powers of attorney and notarial documents
Will I receive an invoice?
Yes. Traducta provides an invoice detailing the translation service and associated costs.