Certified Translations by Authorised Translators
Do you need an official document translated for a court, public authority, university, employer or another institution? SATZGEWINN® provides accurate and professionally certified translations for private clients, companies and organisations.
Certified translations are prepared by translators who are authorised, sworn or publicly appointed by a German court for the relevant language combination. They confirm that the translation corresponds faithfully to the original document.
What you can expect from SATZGEWINN®
When Is a Certified Translation Required?
A certified translation may be required whenever an official document has to be submitted in another language. The exact requirements depend on the authority, institution and country concerned.
Certified translations are commonly needed for immigration, naturalisation, marriage, adoption, legal proceedings, professional recognition, university applications and international business matters.
If you are unsure whether certification is necessary in your case, we will be happy to advise you.
Documents We Translate and Certify
✓ Divorce decrees and court rulings
✓ School reports and university diplomas
✓ Professional qualifications and certificates
✓ Certificates of good conduct
✓ Driving licences
✓ Wills and inheritance documents
✓ Patents and commercial-register extracts
✓ Employment references
✓ Immigration and naturalisation documents
✓ Official forms and applications
Who Is Authorised to Certify a Translation?
In Germany, certified translations may only be issued by translators who have been authorised, sworn or publicly appointed by a competent court. The terminology varies between the German federal states, but the function is comparable.
These translators have demonstrated their linguistic and professional qualifications. Depending on the language combination and area of work, they may specialise in law, administration, medicine, business or other fields.
A certified translation is not simply a normal translation with a stamp. The translator assumes professional responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the translated document.
You can learn more about this qualification on our page about court-authorised translators.
How Does the Certification Work?
We reproduce the content, structure and relevant visual features of the original document as accurately as possible. This includes headings, tables, stamps, handwritten notes and other important elements.
The translator then adds a certification statement confirming that the translation is complete and corresponds to the document provided. The certified translation is signed and stamped.
If the document consists of several pages, the pages are attached and secured in accordance with the applicable requirements.
Do You Need to Send Us the Original Document?
For an initial quotation, a clear scan or a sharp photograph is usually sufficient. Please send us all pages of the document, including the reverse side if it contains information.
We will review the submitted files and let you know if there are any particular requirements for the certification.
The completed certified translation is subsequently sent to you by post. You do not need to visit our translation agency in person.
Certified Translations for Private Clients
For private clients, SATZGEWINN® provides certified translations particularly in English, German, French and Spanish.
Translations into or from other languages may also be possible, depending on the availability of an appropriately authorised translator.
Certified Translations for Companies and Institutions
Companies, universities, law firms, public authorities and international organisations frequently require certified translations for official procedures.
We translate and certify corporate documents, contracts, certificates, legal documents, professional qualifications and other official material.
For companies and institutions, we can arrange numerous additional language combinations through our international network of qualified specialists.
Confidentiality and Careful Handling
Official documents often contain sensitive personal or business information. We treat all documents confidentially and handle them with the necessary care.
Our translators are bound by professional confidentiality. If required, SATZGEWINN® is also happy to sign a confidentiality agreement or non-disclosure agreement.
Quality and Personal Support
Every enquiry is reviewed personally. We clarify the purpose of the translation, check the documents and select a translator with the appropriate authorisation and subject-matter expertise.
Where appropriate, the translation is reviewed in an additional quality-control step before it is sent to you.
How the Process Works
Send us a clear scan or photograph of every page.
We review the documents and prepare a free, non-binding quotation.
An appropriately authorised translator processes your document.
The completed certified translation is sent securely by post.
What Does a Certified Translation Cost?
The price depends on the language combination, number of pages, amount of text, document type, formatting requirements and desired delivery date.
For an exact quotation, please send us a readable scan or photograph of the complete document. We will then provide a transparent, non-binding quotation.
Do You Need a Certified Translation?
Send us your document and tell us the target language and desired deadline. We will review your request personally and prepare an individual quotation.
