Sworn Translations and Notarisation
Sworn Translations and Notarisation
- Certified, notarised and sworn options
- Apostille and legalisation
- Same day turnaround
TRUSTED BY
Documents we translate
For law firms, notaries, corporate legal teams and HR departments.
Corporate documents
Certificates of incorporation, articles, resolutions and registry extracts
Powers of attorney
For use in transactions and proceedings abroad
Contracts and agreements
Commercial, employment and property documents
Court and litigation documents
Judgments, claims, witness statements and evidence
Regulatory certificates
Licences, product registrations and compliance certificates
Personal documents
Birth, marriage and death certificates, degrees and diplomas
One rejected document can delay a whole transaction
Every authority sets its own rules for official translations. A translation in the wrong form, without the right certification or legalisation, is often returned, holding up registrations, court proceedings and cross border deals.
Certified translation
A translation with a signed statement of accuracy from Guildhawk, accepted by many UK bodies and businesses.
Notarised translation
The translator's declaration is witnessed by a notary public, for documents that require formal verification.
Sworn translation
Produced by a translator officially sworn before a court in countries that require it, such as Spain, France, Italy and Germany.
How it works
We confirm what the receiving authority needs before work begins.
Confirm requirements
Tell us where the document will be used and we confirm the certification it needs.
Translate
A legal translator prepares the translation, preserving names, dates, stamps and seals.
Certify
We attach a signed certificate of accuracy to the translation.
Notarise or swear
Where required, the translation is notarised or prepared by a sworn translator.
Legalise
We coordinate apostille or consular legalisation when the destination country requires it.
Why choose us
Trusted by law firms and global organisations for official translations since 2001.
Legal specialists
Translators experienced in legal and notarial documents across major jurisdictions.
One accountable partner
Translation, certification, notarisation and legalisation coordinated by a single project manager.
Confidential by design
Sensitive legal and personal documents handled under ISO 27001 certified controls.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between certified, notarised and sworn?
A certified translation carries our signed statement of accuracy. A notarised translation adds verification by a notary public. A sworn translation is produced by a translator officially appointed by a court, which some countries require.
Which one do I need?
It depends on the authority receiving the document. Tell us where it will be submitted and we will confirm the right option before we start.
Can you arrange an apostille?
Yes. Where the destination country is party to the Hague Apostille Convention, we coordinate the apostille. For other countries, we coordinate consular legalisation.
Do you need the original document?
For most translations a clear scan is enough. Some notarial and legalisation steps need the original, and we will tell you when this applies.
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