Certified Translation Guide
Guide to Certified Translations
Which documents need to be translated with certification? When is a simple translation not enough? In our guide, you will find clear answers about certified translations for authorities, universities, courts and recognition bodies.
Guidance for Official Documents
When Can This Guide Help You?
Certified translations are often required for authorities, courts, universities, registry offices, consulates, employers or recognition bodies. Many clients are unsure whether a simple translation is sufficient or whether a translation by sworn or authorised translators is required.
This guide page takes you to the most important topics: from certificates and school records to driving licences, divorce decrees and apostilles, as well as questions about recognition, processing time and online ordering.
- Information on frequently requested documents
- Explanation of typical requirements from authorities and universities
- Notes on stamps, endorsements, apostilles and original documents
- Direct access to the quote request with document upload
Have Your Document Checked
Are you unsure whether your document needs to be translated with certification? Simply upload a scan or photo. We will check the scope, language, certification, stamps, endorsements and possible apostilles.
- Free quote preparation
- Review by experienced project managers
- Certified translation by sworn or authorised translators
- PDF available in advance, postal delivery possible
Guides by Document Type and Purpose
Select the topic that matches your document. Each subpage explains when a certified translation is required, what to consider when submitting your documents and how online ordering works.
Certificates
Have a birth certificate translated with certification
For registry offices, naturalisation, visas, marriage, school, university or recognition abroad.
Marital status
Have a marriage certificate translated with certification
For authorities, family reunification, name changes, recognition of marriage or procedures abroad.
Law & Court
Have a divorce decree translated with certification
For remarriage, recognition procedures, authorities, courts or international proof.
School & University
Have a school certificate translated with certification
For applications, university studies, recognition, higher education, vocational training or professional licensing.
Degree
Have a diploma and university degree translated with certification
For academic recognition, employers, authorities, universities or international applications.
Authorities
Have a certificate of good conduct translated with certification
For visas, employers, authorities, stays abroad or professional requirements.
Mobility
Have a driving licence translated with certification
For driving licence authorities, conversion, stays abroad or official proof.
Finance
Have a tax assessment notice translated with certification
For banks, authorities, procedures abroad, proof of income or official applications.
Health
Have a vaccination record and vaccination certificate translated
For travel, authorities, employers, schools, universities or medical proof.
Process
How to Quickly Find the Right Solution
The guide provides initial orientation. For a binding quote, we always review the specific document and the requirements for the certified translation.
Select a Topic
Choose the guide that matches your document or purpose.
Understand the Requirements
Learn when a certified translation is required and what authorities may pay attention to.
Upload Your Document
Upload a scan or photo of your document so we can prepare your quote.
Receive Your Translation
After placing your order, you will receive the certified translation as a PDF in advance if required and by post.
Why dito Beglaubigungen?
Reliable Information and Clear Ordering
For official documents, it is important that the translation, certification note, stamp, signature and any additional notes are carefully checked. That is why we combine clear guide content with a personal review before preparing your quote.
- Certified translations by sworn or authorised translators
- Nationwide processing via online request
- Review of stamps, notes, apostilles and attachments
- Clear communication on price, scope, processing time and delivery
Who Is This Guide For?
Private Clients, Companies and Official Institutions
Our guides are intended for people who need documents for authorities, universities, courts, employers, consulates, registry offices or recognition bodies.
These documents may include birth certificates, marriage certificates, school records, diplomas, driving licences, certificates of good conduct, tax documents, medical proof and many other documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About the Guide and Certified Translations
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a translation prepared by sworn or authorised translators and confirmed with a certification note, stamp and signature. It is often required for authorities, courts, universities, registry offices or recognition bodies.
When do I need a certified translation?
A certified translation is usually required when an official document has to be submitted to an authority, university, court, consulate or recognition body. Typical examples include certificates, school records, driving licences, certificates of good conduct or court documents.
Can I submit my documents online?
Yes. For preparing a quote, a clearly legible scan or photo of the document is usually sufficient. We then check the scope, language, stamps, notes, apostilles and possible requirements for the certified translation. You can upload your documents here.
Do apostilles, stamps and notes have to be translated as well?
Yes. For official documents, stamps, notes, seals, apostilles and attachments often have to be taken into account in full. For this reason, we check the entire document before preparing the quote and specify the scope required for the certified translation.
Is a certified translation valid throughout Germany?
Certified translations by sworn or authorised translators are generally recognised throughout Germany. In individual cases, authorities or institutions may set additional requirements, for example regarding originals, apostilles or specific formatting requirements.
Need a Certified Translation of Your Document?
Upload your document online. We will check the scope, language, certification, stamps, notes, apostilles and delivery requirements and prepare a free quote for you.
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