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Unsure whether you need a sworn translation or notarisation? We will check the recipient’s requirements and arrange your document translation online.

Price from100 zł

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Free delivery of your completed translation
No office visits or queues

Get a translation quote in just 20 minutes

Complete the form and attach your document so we can estimate the translation cost.

Sworn translation prices and turnaround times

The billing unit is a translation page of 1,125 characters including spaces. The price depends on the language pair, length and urgency; we will agree the total after reviewing the document, before work begins.

Standard translation

Turnaround: 1–3 working days
per translation page (1,125 characters including spaces)

100 zł
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✓1 billing page (1,125 characters including spaces) ✓Translation with the translator's stamp and signature ✓Entry number in the translator’s register

Turnaround: the same day
per translation page (1,125 characters including spaces)

130 zł
Order a translation
✓1 billing page (1,125 characters including spaces) ✓Translation with the translator's stamp and signature ✓Priority processing

How do we keep your documents safe?

We insure documents throughout your order — from receipt to return. Our contract sets out how we handle originals and our responsibilities.

Documents are insured during storage, processing and delivery. The contract sets out the coverage and insurance terms.

What our clients say

I ordered the documents, they did it very well and not expensively, the quality was top notch. The waiting time for the do…

Nastia Paschenkoa year ago
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I recommend! I contacted this company to translate official documents. Everything was done...

Арина Соломыкинаa year ago
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I ordered a notarized translation of the birth certificate, taking into account all the transfers, they did it very qui…

Ирина Козораa year ago
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The translation was done quickly and well, the communication was also very pleasant and concise. The documents were se…

Antanina Levashkevich11 months ago
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Fast, high-quality translation, there is delivery through a patch machine, which simplifies the whole process. With…

Лана Цеханскаяa year ago
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Very pleased. They completed the sworn translation quickly and efficiently, as promised - everything was ready the ne…

NAFANYAa year ago
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everything went very quickly and without problems: translation assessment - in less than 10 minutes after sending the…

Ekaterina Brichkoa year ago
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I ordered a translation of a French document, it was needed urgently. Made the same day and delivered straight to your do…

Daria Suchkovaa year ago
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They quickly translated the document for not all the money in the world. Service top

Just creeper9 months ago
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The sworn translation into Spanish was ready within 24 hours - an amazing speed for Poland, where you usually have to wai…

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How to order a sworn translation online

We will check the document requirements, confirm the price and turnaround, then prepare and deliver your translation.

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Scan your document

Send a scan or photo by messenger or email. Receive the price and turnaround time within 20 minutes.

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Agreement and payment

Confirm the price and turnaround and pay for your order. If the original is required, we will agree delivery by courier or to our office in advance.

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Translation and certification

The translator certifies the translation and states the source document and entry number in their register.

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Receive your translation

Collect it from our office or receive it by courier free of charge anywhere in Poland.

Who is a sworn translator
and how do they differ from an ordinary translator?

A sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) is a specialist included in the official list maintained by Poland’s Ministry of Justice. They may prepare and certify translations from a foreign language into Polish and from Polish into a foreign language, and provide interpreting.

Listed in the state register

You can check a translator’s authorisation in the Ministry of Justice’s official list. A paper translation bears the translator’s signature and stamp, as well as its entry number in the translator’s register and its source — an original, copy or other document presented. The translation’s register entry number and the translator’s number on the ministry’s list are different details.

When a sworn translation is required

A sworn translation may be required for immigration procedures, civil registration, education or court proceedings. Whether a translation is needed, the accepted language and the submission method depend on the specific procedure; some documents are subject to exceptions.

Sworn translator holding a folder of documents

Sworn translation and notarisation: what is the difference?

Clients often call a sworn translation a ‘notarised translation’. In Poland, translation and notarial certification are separate services. Check exactly what the recipient requires before ordering.

  1. Sworn translation

    An authorised translator prepares or checks the translation and certifies it. A paper copy bears the translator’s signature and stamp; an electronic version may be certified with a qualified electronic signature. The Polish name for this service is tłumaczenie przysięgłe.

  2. Notarial certification

    A notary may certify the authenticity of a signature or that a copy corresponds to the document presented. Certification of a translator’s signature does not, by itself, confirm the accuracy of the translation or replace certification by a sworn translator.

  3. An interpreter at a notary’s appointment

    If you need to understand a notarial deed and communicate while signing it, arrange interpreting. Agree the interpreter’s role and qualifications with the notary in advance.

Which documents do we translate?

Medical certificates and reports

We translate medical certificates, discharge summaries and reports for insurance companies, clinics and other healthcare institutions.

Driving licences

We translate driving licences for exchange or confirmation of your entitlement to drive in Poland.

Certificates and civil registry records

We translate birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates for submission in Poland. Whether a translation is needed depends on the document and procedure; some multilingual documents are subject to exceptions.

Education documents

We translate diplomas, school certificates and supplements for admission to Polish universities or recognition of qualifications.

Powers of attorney

Sworn translations of powers of attorney are needed to represent your interests before courts, banks and public authorities in Poland.

Vehicle documents

We translate vehicle registration documents and vehicle sale agreements for registration in Poland.

Court decisions and applications

We prepare sworn translations of court decisions, statements of claim and other procedural documents for courts and lawyers. If the recipient separately requires an apostille on the translation itself, ask about document translation apostilles.

Other documents for immigration procedures

We translate documents for residence permits, work permits and other immigration procedures, including criminal record certificates.

Identity documents

We translate passports, ID cards and other identity documents for submission to public authorities, banks and consulates.

Employment record books

An employment record book often needs to be translated when applying for a job, work visa or work permit.

Insurance policies

We translate insurance policies for claims and contracts. The type of certification is agreed according to the recipient’s requirements.

Licences and certificates

We translate professional licences and certificates for recognition of qualifications in Poland.

Bank statements

We provide sworn translations of bank statements, bills and invoices for institutions and employers.

Property sale agreements

We translate agreements for the sale of property, vehicles and other assets, preserving all legal wording.

When is a sworn translation required in Poland?

Public authorities, courts, universities and other organisations may require a sworn translation. Before ordering, confirm the translation language, type of certification and submission format.

  1. Immigration procedures

    For example, when applying for EU long-term resident status, the Podlaskie Voivodeship Office requires a sworn Polish translation of foreign-language documents. An original or appropriately certified copy of the source document is a separate requirement of that procedure.

  2. Education, qualifications and courts

    Check the document list with the university, qualification recognition authority or court. Confirm whether a sworn translation is required, which pages and attachments form part of the submission, and the format in which they must be supplied.

  3. Exceptions for EU documents

    For certain public documents issued in one EU country and presented in another, a multilingual standard form may avoid the need for a translation if the recipient considers the information sufficient. This does not automatically apply to every document or country.

Do you need the original for a sworn translation?

Send a legible photo or scan for a quote. We will agree separately whether the translator needs to see the original and what the recipient needs you to submit.

  1. A photo or scan for a quote

    Send the document you have or describe what you need. We will check legibility, length, language and recipient requirements. If we need more pages or annotations, we will ask before confirming the order.

  2. The source of the translation

    The translator can work from an original or a copy and will identify the source in the certification. Translating a scan does not make it an original or authenticate the source document.

  3. Documents for the institution

    The recipient may require the original, a certified copy and the translation. Translating a copy does not remove requirements for the source document. If the translator needs the original, we will agree its delivery and return in advance.

Sworn translations are available with an electronic signature

A sworn translation can be issued as an electronic document bearing the translator’s qualified electronic signature. Before ordering, check whether the recipient accepts this format and which channel should be used to submit the file.

Sample sworn document translation with the translator's stamp and signature
Sample sworn translation and translator's stamp

Translate Service takes care of all the paperwork

All services in one place

We’ll agree the package of translation, certification, apostille and additional services you need.

Free delivery and safe handling

Delivery of completed documents across Poland is on us. We insure originals in transit.

No office visit required

Send your documents online. We handle all questions and arrangements remotely.

100% acceptance

We guarantee the document will be accepted. If the institution requires changes, we’ll make them free of charge.

Frequently asked questions about sworn translations

It is a document translation prepared or checked and certified by an authorised sworn translator. In Polish, it is called tłumaczenie przysięgłe. You can check the translator in the official list maintained by Poland’s Ministry of Justice.

The standard turnaround is usually 1–3 working days. Same-day completion is subject to confirmation of the translator’s availability. We will agree the exact turnaround before payment, taking account of the language, length and certification requirements.

Payment is made before work begins. We first agree the price, turnaround, type of certification and whether the original must be supplied, then confirm the order.

A legible photo or scan is enough for a quote. The translator may translate an original or copy and states the source in the certification. We will separately agree whether the translator must see the original and what the recipient requires for the source document.

Yes. We deliver completed paper translations free of charge within Poland. International delivery, its price and timing are agreed separately.

Clients often describe a sworn translation as “notarised”. Legally, certification by a sworn translator and notarial certification of a signature or copy are separate acts. Check the recipient’s exact requirements: the service name alone does not determine the entire procedure.

Sworn certification itself does not require separate notarisation of the translator’s signature: the translator certifies the translation. However, the submission procedure may separately require a certified copy of the source document or another notarial act. Check the recipient’s instructions.

Yes. Send the document you have or describe your request through the form or a messenger. We will clarify the requirements, agree the price and turnaround, and establish whether the original is required and how you will receive the translation. Ordering remotely does not mean that every institution will accept the source document without its original.

Ask the recipient to confirm in writing the language, type of certification, whether an original or certified copy is needed, and the submission format. Send us the response or a link to the requirements so we can help identify the service needed. Certain documents within the EU may be exempt from translation requirements.

Yes, certification with the sworn translator’s qualified electronic signature is available. Before ordering, confirm the file format and submission method with the recipient. A scan of a paper translation and an electronic original with a qualified signature are different formats.

Questions about sworn translation? We’ll review your case for free

Send a scan of the document using whichever method is convenient. We’ll clarify the details of your case and let you know what else may be needed.

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Contact

Discuss your documents with an adviser online or at our Warsaw office. We serve customers throughout Poland.

Address11 Krucza Street, Warsaw
Opening hoursMon–Fri: 9:00–18:00