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Certified Translation – Zurich

As an accredited translation agency,
SemioticTransfer provides certified translations with or without apostille for Zurich.

SemioticTransfer is your accredited Swiss translation agency for recognised certified translations with or without apostille – also for Zurich. You’ll receive certified translations with or without apostille from us in any European or Asian language for official purposes and for correspondence with authorities.

KEY FACTS

Legally valid translations: notarisation ensures that your document will be recognised by public bodies and authorities.
SemioticTransfer offers certified translations in over 40 languages for a variety of official documents, including degree certificates, birth certificates and contracts.
Additional services: we can also quickly and easily obtain apostilles for international recognition and certifications for legal purposes.

We deliver professionally certified translations
for Zurich.

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What is a certified translation?

A certified translation is a legally valid translation of the original document with identical content. It’s exclusively carried out by our qualified linguists and then notarised.

What do I need a certified translation for?

You often need this type of specialised translation with international business transactions, as well as with foreign-language consulates and administrative bodies. This also applies for offices in Zurich. According to Swiss standards, the translated document is only legally effective for international use with the notarial certification.

Are there any examples of use?

Do you visit the Zurich Commercial Register Office? Or, do you want to have your documents authenticated or apostilled from the State Chancellery of Zurich for use abroad? For this, you usually need the help of an accredited and certified translation agency. Also, with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), the University of Zurich, or the Migration Office in Zurich, you’ll usually face problems without a certified translation.

You may need a certified translation for the following documents:

Diplomas
Birth documentation
Marriage certificates
CVs, job references
Divorce certificates
Migration papers

Passports, visa certificates
Patents, patent specifications
Education and training certificates
Contracts, commercial register excerpts
Residence certificates
etc.

Do I need an apostille for my document?

The apostille has been in use in international document transmissions since 1961, in accordance with the Hague Convention. It’s a global form of certification issued in Switzerland by the cantonal State Chancellery. Whether you need an apostille for your documents and translations is a case-by-case decision. Depending on the intended use, different requirements apply. That’s why, it is important to check in advance with the competent authority what exactly is required and what services you need.

How long is a certified translation valid for? How much does it cost?

Your certified translation for Zurich is valid in perpetuity. Exceptions are original documents with a limited period of validity.

The cost of a certified translation can’t be calculated as a flat rate, as the price of a certified translation depends on several factors:

Language pair: more common language combinations, such as German-English, are cheaper than a certified translation from Greek into Danish.
Volume of text: for longer texts, our specialised linguists need more time. This additional work is reflected in the cost of a certified translation.
Complexity and subject area: More complex technical texts also cost more. For example, certified translations of technical documentation or legal translations.
Formatting: also more expensive than a standard translation is a certified translation that makes use of our desktop publishing (DTP) service.
Certifications and apostilles: these also cost more (notary and State Chancellery fees respectively).

How do I know what I need?

Contracts, by-laws, trade register excerpts, or visa and passports: depending on the intended use, different requirements apply. That’s why, it is important to check in advance with the authority what exactly is required and what services you need. Since 2004, we’ve handled translations and certifications for consulates, embassies and ministries, as well as chambers of commerce, notaries’ offices, and State Chancelleries. With us, you and your documents are in safe hands, because certified translations for Zurich are our speciality.

Want to know more about certified translations and apostilles? We’ll gladly advise you!

We’ll handle your translation order promptly and competently,
including certification and apostille. Just ask!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Certified Translations

What is a notarially certified translation? What do I need one for?

A notarially certified translation is required for all official and administrative matters, e.g., when submitting marriage certificates, patents, court documents etc. A notary public certifies the accuracy and completeness of a translation.

What is an apostil?

An apostil is a supplementary form of certification – you could view it as certification of the notarial certification. The apostil confirms the genuine nature of the signature and of the stamp of the notary public. In Switzerland the cantonal district attorney’s office (Staatskanzlei) is responsible for this.

How quickly can you translate my documents?

Please send us the documents to be translated by e-mail. You will then receive a non-binding quote that also includes a firm delivery date.

What is the best way of getting my translations to you?

If your documents are available in an electronic format, simply send them to us by e-mail with the files attached. If you only have the documents in hard copy format, you can either fax them to us, or send them to us by post. If you wish, you can also bring your documents to us in person.

How do I receive a translation?

We send you the completed translation by e-mail, fax or post. If you wish, you are also welcome to collect your translation in person from our office.

Do my information and documents remain confidential?

Needless to say, we treat your information and documents with absolute discretion. All of our co-workers and contractors are contractually obliged to uphold our non-disclosure policy. Should you so wish, we can provide you with a non-disclosure agreement, or we would also be pleased to sign your own NDA.

How is payment made?

On completion of your order, we post you an invoice with payment slip. With longer-standing business relationships, we are also happy to provide monthly batch invoices. Private customers are asked to settle their account in advance, or with cash on delivery (COD).

What is the meaning of ‘language of origin’ and ‘source language’?

‘Source language’ is the term used to describe the language in which the document was written, and for which we are being asked to provide a translation.

What is the meaning of ‘target language’?

‘Target language’ is the term used to describe the language into which you would like us to translate your document.

How long is a certified translation valid for?

Certified translations are typically valid for a lifetime. However, some authorities or public bodies insist that translations be recent and have been produced within the last four weeks, for example. The body for which you require the certified translation will be able to advise you about any such time limits.

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Certified Translation – Zurich

As an accredited translation agency, SemioticTransfer provides certified translations with or without apostille for Zurich.

What is a certified translation?

What do I need a certified translation for?

Are there any examples of use?

Do I need an apostille for my document?

How long is a certified translation valid for? How much does it cost?

How do I know what I need?

Want to know more about certified translations and apostilles? We’ll gladly advise you!

Frequently Asked Questions about Certified Translations

What is a notarially certified translation? What do I need one for?

What is an apostil?

How quickly can you translate my documents?

What is the best way of getting my translations to you?

How do I receive a translation?

Do my information and documents remain confidential?

How is payment made?

What is the meaning of ‘language of origin’ and ‘source language’?

What is the meaning of ‘target language’?

How long is a certified translation valid for?

As an accredited translation agency,
SemioticTransfer provides certified translations with or without apostille for Zurich.