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The main rules and guidelines for sworn translations: an overview

A sworn translation, also called official translation, is a translation that has been given a statement from the translator stating that the translation is truthful. These translations are often needed for official purposes, such as in court, municipal authorities or immigration proceedings. It is therefore important that sworn translations comply with certain rules and guidelines to be valid.

Ecrivus Multimedia: a full-service translation agency for sworn translations and apostilles

Ecrivus Multimedia is a translation agency specialized in sworn translations and apostilles. With a team of experienced translators and interpreters, Ecrivus Multimedia offers high-quality translation services for various purposes. Whether for legal documents, deeds, diploma's of zakelijke correspondentie, Ecrivus Multimedia zorgt voor nauwkeurige en betrouwbare vertalingen.

List of 35 other types of official documents that can be translated:

• Passports
• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce papers
• Driving licences
• Adoption certificates
• Death certificates
• Employment contracts
• Diploma's and certificates
• Statements of good conduct
• Notarial deeds
• Tax assessments
• Medical reports
• Contracts
• Wills
• Statutes
• Insurance policies
• Patents
• Process documents
• Trade registers
• Collection letters
• Company deeds
• IDs
• Consent forms
• Terms
• Regulations
• Agreements
• Bills and invoices
• Court judgments
• Authorised writing document
• Personnel files
• Minutes of meetings
• Confidential reports
• Home care contracts

List of 35 languages in which translations can be done:

• English
• Spanish
• German
• French
• Italian
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• Japanese
• Russian
• Arabic
• Portuguese
• Korean
• Dutch
• Turkish
• Polish
• Indonesian
• Swedish
• Norwegian
• Finnish
• Danish
• Greek
• Hebrew
• Hindi
• Tamil
• Bengali
• Urdu
• Vietnamese
• Thai
• Malaysian
• Tagalog
• swahili
• Zulu
• Hungarian
• Romanian
• Bulgarian
• Lithuanian
• Aesthetic

Rules and guidelines for sworn translations

To ensure that a sworn translation valid, some important rules and guidelines must be observed:

1. The translator must be sworn in by a court in the Netherlands.
2. The translation must be provided with a statement from the translator stating that the translation is accurate and complete.
3. The statement must be signed and stamped by the translator.
4. The sworn translation must be attached to the original document or provided with a copy of the original document.
5. If necessary, the sworn translation be provided with one apostille or legalisation of the court.

Conclusion

Sworn translations are essential for correctly translating official documents for legal and administrative purposes. By complying with the rules and guidelines for sworn translations, Ecrivus Multimedia ensures reliable and close-knit documents for its customers.

Frequently asked questions

When do I need a certified translation?

A sworn translation is needed when you official documents want to use it for legal, administrative or immigration purposes abroad.

How long does it take to have a certified translation made?

The time it takes to create one sworn translation may vary depending on the complexity and length of the document. Please contact Ecrivus Multimedia for an accurate estimate.

What is the difference between a regular translation and a certified translation?

A sworn translation is a translation that includes a statement from the translator confirming the accuracy and completeness of the translation. An ordinary translation does not have this confirmation.

Sworn translations are translations that have been officially confirmed by a sworn translator. This means that the translation is legally valid and recognised by official bodies. It is of great importance that sworn translations comply with certain rules and guidelines to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the translation.

One of the most important rules for sworn translations is that they may only be performed by translators who have been sworn in by the court. Sworn translators have taken an official oath promising to perform the translations accurately and impartially. This allows the translations to be considered legally valid.

Another important aspect of sworn translations is that they must often bear the stamp and signature of the sworn translator. This serves as proof that the translation was done by a competent translator and increases the credibility of the document.

In addition, sworn translations often accompanied by a statement from the sworn translator stating that the translation is accurate and complete to the best of his knowledge and ability. This statement is crucial for the legal validity of the translation.

It is also important that sworn translators adhere to the source and target languages of the translation. This means that they must only translate from the source to the target language and vice versa, without adding or omitting any information.

Moreover, sworn translations are often provided with a statement that it is a sworn translation concerns, making it clear that the document has been officially confirmed by a sworn translator.

Finally, it is important that sworn translations be carried out according to the applicable laws and regulations in the country where the translation is used. This may vary depending on the country and its specific requirements for sworn translations. It is therefore advisable to be well aware of the regulations before making a sworn translation have it carried out.

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