{"id":1026,"date":"2026-01-21T22:56:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certifiedtranslations.it\/insight\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T00:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:00:50","slug":"insight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certifiedtranslations.it\/en\/insight\/","title":{"rendered":"Insight"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1026\" class=\"elementor elementor-1026 elementor-239\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30319211 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30319211\" 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-6e07bdab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e07bdab\" 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=\"815\" data-end=\"851\">The model of civil law countries<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1007\">In continental European countries, the model of the <strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"947\">sworn or licensed translator<\/strong>, recognized by the state and endowed with certifying powers, prevails.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1030\">In many jurisdictions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<li data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1157\">\n<p data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1157\">translations intended for the public administration must be carried out by professionals registered in official registers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1225\">\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1225\">the translator is appointed or recognized by a public authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1283\">\n<p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1283\">the translation is accompanied by official stamp and signature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<p data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1361\">validity is derived from a formal act (oath or state authorization)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1550\">This is the case, for example, in Italy with the court-appointed translation or in Spain with the <em data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1481\">traducci\u00f3n juradarilasciata<\/em>by translators appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1594\">The model of common law countries<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1753\">In countries of the Anglo-Saxon tradition, such as the United Kingdom and the United States, there is generally no public figure of a state-appointed sworn translator.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1801\">Instead, the validity of the translation is derived from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1953\">\n<li data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1862\">\n<p data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1862\">A statement of accuracy signed by the translator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1902\">sometimes a notarization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1953\">\n<p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1953\">the professional responsibility of the translator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2111\">The system leaves more room for administrative practice and evaluation by the receiving agency to determine whether certification is sufficient.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\">\n<h2 data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2171\">European cooperation and harmonization of practices<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2311\">In the European context, growing judicial and administrative cooperation requires high-quality legal translations to ensure:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2442\">\n<li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2349\">effective access to justice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2394\">\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2394\">mutual recognition of decisions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2442\">\n<p data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2442\">Movement of documents between member states<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2623\">While respecting national differences, there is progressive harmonization of practices, especially in the areas of quality standards and professional responsibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2751\">Thus, the proper management of translation becomes a central element in protecting the rights of citizens and businesses.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2756\">\n<h2 data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2804\">Why it is important to know the differences<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2972\">When a document is to be used in another country, a linguistically correct translation is not enough: the applicable legal model must be respected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3079\">A formally valid translation in Italy may not be sufficient in the UK, and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3137\">For this reason, it is essential to evaluate in advance:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3239\">\n<li data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3167\">\n<p data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3167\">the country of destination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3205\">\n<p data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3205\">the nature of the receiving authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3239\">\n<p data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3239\">the required legal value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3244\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3260\">As a job<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3431\">I personally handle official translations destined for Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, checking on a case-by-case basis which regulatory model is applicable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3618\">I operate from Bologna and follow national and international practices, ensuring formal compliance, legal accuracy and full compliance with the procedures required by the relevant legal system.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3623\">\n<p data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3794\"> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3794\"><strong data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3695\">Do you need to use an official document abroad?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3698\">They are available to assess the applicable legislation and point you to the most correct solution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3822\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedtranslations.it\/en\/contact-and-quotes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a 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