{"id":1016,"date":"2026-02-08T22:56:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certifiedtranslations.it\/sworn-translation-and-certified-translation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T23:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:59:55","slug":"sworn-translation-and-certified-translation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certifiedtranslations.it\/en\/sworn-translation-and-certified-translation\/","title":{"rendered":"Sworn translation and certified translation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1016\" class=\"elementor elementor-1016 elementor-234\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d970664 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5d970664\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eaf7d06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3eaf7d06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2 data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"765\">What is sworn (sworn) translation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"918\"><strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"793\">Sworn<\/strong>, or sworn, translation means a translation that is officially sworn before a court or public official.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1056\">The translator takes an oath through an affidavit, attesting to the fidelity of the translated text to the original.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1156\">This procedure gives the translation <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1129\">legal value in Italy<\/strong> and is often required for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<li data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1186\">\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1186\">citizenship practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1211\">\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1211\">biographical documents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1242\">\n<p data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1242\">judgments and court documents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1282\">financial statements and corporate records<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1300\">deeds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1427\">A sworn translation is therefore necessary when the document is to produce legal effects before an Italian authority.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1468\">What is certified translation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1659\">A <strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1499\">certified translation<\/strong>, on the other hand, consists of a translation accompanied by a statement from the translator (or agency) attesting to its accuracy and conformity to the original.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1768\">Does not involve swearing in court.<br data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\">Has formal value, but not always automatic legal value in Italy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1797\">It is frequently accepted:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1981\">\n<li data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1829\">in international contexts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1868\">\n<p data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1868\">From foreign universities and institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1888\">\n<p data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1888\">by private entities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1981\">\n<p data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1981\">For procedures in the United States or the United Kingdom (depending on specific requests)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2033\">Validity always depends on the receiving agency.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2038\">\n<h2 data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2071\">When one or the other is needed<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2217\">The choice between sworn and certified translation does not depend on the type of document itself, but <strong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2216\">on the request of the authority that is to receive it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2406\">In many cases, a document destined for an Italian consulate requires asseveration; the same document destined for a foreign university may only require certification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2511\">For this reason, it is important to check the official instructions of the relevant agency beforehand.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2516\">\n<h2 data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2545\">Common mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2587\">In my work I frequently encounter:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2843\">\n<li data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2661\">requests for sworn translations when a certified one is sufficient<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<p data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2733\">Submission of translations that do not comply with the requirements of the authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2784\">\n<p data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2784\">failure to verify legalization or Apostille<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2843\">\n<p data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2843\">Use of unrecognized certification models<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2942\">Preliminary consultation helps to identify the correct solution and reduce time and costs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2947\">\n<h2 data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2963\">As a job<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3103\">I personally follow each assignment, evaluating the documentation and verifying what type of translation is actually required.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3309\">I offer sworn translations with sworn affidavits in court and internationally recognized certified translations, guaranteeing terminological accuracy, confidentiality and full compliance with procedures.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3314\">\n<p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3501\"> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3501\"><strong data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3415\">Are you in doubt about what type of translation is needed for your document?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3418\">They are available to assess the situation and point you to the most suitable solution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3530\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedtranslations.it\/en\/contact-and-quotes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request an evaluation<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Differences, validity and use cases<br \/>\nWhen it comes to official documents to be submitted to public bodies, courts or foreign institutions, it is essential to understand the difference between sworn (or certified) translation and certified translation.<br \/>\nThese are two different procedures with different legal value and areas of use. 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