Certified translations

Our translators are legally authorized to certify translations.

Certified translations by translators of KERN Global Language Services

Agencies and authorities generally require officially certified translations in order to guarantee a binding and accurate translation of the original documents. KERN Global Language Services’ translators are legally authorized to confirm that translations are complete and accurate as well as to certify them. 

Your experts for officially certified translations

Our worldwide office network with over 50 branches guarantees with our service that documents intended for authorities and public institutions outside Germany are certified in a legally valid manner. If necessary, our experts can also apostille the required documents so that they comply with the respective laws of the target countries. For this purpose our translation agency will gladly prepare a so-called Translator’s Certificate.

You can send us your document via the online form, by post to one of the more than 50 branches or simply by e-mail to info@e-kern.com – we will send you an offer as soon as possible! 

Frequently asked questions on certified translations

What are the advantages of a certified translation?

The advantages of a certified translation by our translators are obvious. For example, a certified translation has legal validity and is recognized by authorities and courts. This shortens the duration of the process in question and saves you unnecessary "loops" with the respective offices etc.

Of course, our certified translations are done by qualified translators. This ensures high quality and you can be sure that all important information will be reproduced correctly.

In addition, a certified translation is often necessary in order to be able to use official documents such as certificates or references abroad.

Save yourself time, unnecessary trouble and effort and trust in our expertise!

When do I need a certified translation?

There are a number of reasons and occasions for which you might require a certified translation.

For example, you will usually need certified translations of certain documents, such as references or certificates, for applications, whether it be for a job, study or the like, abroad or in foreign study programs. This is normally also the case when applying for a work permit or a work visa. This often requires a certified translation of certain documents, such as the employment contract.

International weddings, as well as divorces, often require a certified translation of the birth certificate or marriage certificate.

For entry into another country, it can also happen that you need a certified translation of your passport or visa.

The same applies to the setting up of a company or the setting up of a branch abroad. Here, too, official documents, such as the articles of association, must usually be translated.

If you also want to open a bank account or apply for a loan abroad, you may have to produce certified translations of certain documents. These often include salary statements, tax certificates or annual financial statements.

For which languages can a certificate be created?

Our translators can produce certified translations in all languages. In addition to the classic world languages such as German, English, Chinese and French, our translation agency is happy to certify for over 132 languages.

How much does a certified translation cost?

The price of a certified translation depends on several factors, including the desired delivery time, language combination and the size of the text. We can give you a precise offer after viewing your documents. 

You can find further information on the translation of legal documents here.

Documents that frequently require a certified translation for private individuals

  • Medical certificate
  • Employment records
  • Apostilles
  • Identity document
  • Attestation
  • Adoption papers
  • Driver’s license
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Medical report
  • Statute
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Contract
  • Reference
  • and much more

Documents that frequently require a certified translation for companies

  • Business reports, quarterly reports
  • Annual reports
  • Balance sheets
  • Sustainability reports
  • Code of conduct
  • Shareholder agreements, commercial register extracts
  • Shareholders lists
  • Resolutions of shareholders’ meetings
  • Letters of good standing
  • General Terms and Conditions, GTCs
  • Purchasing conditions
  • Business letters
  • Contracts, employment contracts
  • Testimonials
  • Official documents
  • Contracts
  • Laws
  • Judgments
  • Patents, patent applications, authorizations
  • Dissertations
  • Research reports
  • and much more

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