The cost of authorised translation depends on document type, length, language combination and how quickly the translation is needed. Authorised translation is an official service that gives legal validity to documents, which is crucial when authorities require verified translations.
What affects the cost of authorised translation?
The document’s complexity plays a role. A simple birth certificate is less complex than a legal agreement or medical record. Longer and more complex documents require more time and precision from the authorised translator. Language combinations also have an impact. For common language pairs such as Swedish to English, there are more authorised translators available, whilst the supply is much more limited for rare language combinations. Time constraints are another factor – urgent translations needed within a few days are priced differently than translations with standard delivery times.
What is included in an authorised translation?
Authorised translation includes translation of an official document, review to ensure accuracy, the translator’s signature and official stamp, as well as certification with the translator’s name and authorisation number. This gives the translation legal validity that is accepted by Swedish authorities. For certain documents such as certificates or diplomas, the translator might also need to verify that the original document appears authentic, which requires additional diligence.
Authorised vs professional translation
For companies, it is important to understand the difference. Authorised translation is only required for official documents where authorities require legal certification. For business communications such as annual reports, marketing materials or technical manuals, professional translation without authorisation is used. Fluid Translation is an experienced language partner that can guide companies on when authorised translation is needed and offer professional translation for all corporate communications according to ISO standards with ISO-certified system support. Contact us to find out more!