Sworn translation

Which types of documents?

Last updated: April 2026

Documents accepted on Certus

Certus accepts all official documents requiring a sworn translation.

Civil status documents

  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Death certificate
  • Divorce certificate
  • Family record book
  • Certificate of celibacy
  • Criminal record extract
  • Driving licence
  • Certificate of residence
  • Residence permit

Notarial deeds

  • Power of attorney
  • Will
  • Marriage contract
  • Sale contract
  • Company articles
  • Deed of gift
  • Succession deed

Diplomas & transcripts

  • Diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Academic or professional recognition
  • Equivalence certificate

Judicial documents

  • Judgment
  • Ruling
  • Order
  • Warrant
  • Court decision
  • Police report

Commercial documents

  • Contract
  • Company registration extract
  • Annual report
  • Company articles
  • Tax assessment
  • Tax return
  • Bank statement
  • Income certificate

Medical documents

  • Medical report
  • Medical certificate
  • Medical record
  • Disability certificate

If your document is not listed, select "other" when submitting.

Accepted format

All documents must be uploaded in PDF format, maximum 10 MB. If your document is on paper, scan it at high resolution.

If there is handwritten information on your document, check its legibility. Specify any hard-to-read words in the "remarks" field.