Certified, Legalised and Sworn Translations
When an official document needs to cross a border — physical or legal — translation alone is not enough. For over 50 years we have managed this process for companies, law firms and individuals. Entirely in-house, from translation to delivery of the certified document.
Sworn and Certified Translation
A sworn translation — technically known as a certified translation — is the form of certification required for official documents intended for legal use in Italy: civil status records, certificates, academic qualifications, company financial statements, judgements, contracts.
The process concludes with a formal act: the translator, a qualified professional registered with the Court's Register of Expert Witnesses, swears before the court clerk or notary to the faithfulness and completeness of the translation with respect to the original. From that moment, the translated document has the same legal value as the original.
We manage the entire process in-house, thanks to our established relationships with the Courts of Rome and Milan. The document we deliver is already certified and immediately usable.
Our process
Type, destination country, requesting authority: we immediately assess which certification procedure is required.
We choose the professional based on language, sector and knowledge of the legal system of the country involved.
Double quality check before certification.
Managed directly through our contacts at Courts, Prefectures and Consulates.
The document is ready to use, within the agreed timeframe.
Legalised Translation for Abroad
When a document must be recognised in a foreign country, legalisation is required: a procedure that attests the authenticity of the signature and the validity of the document in the destination country.
Apostille
For countries party to the Hague Convention (1961): a simplified and standardised procedure, issued in Italy by the Prefecture or the Public Prosecutor's Office. The fastest method.
Legalisation
For countries not party to the Hague Convention: procedure managed by the Public Prosecutor's Office or Prefecture, responsible for attesting the document's validity.
Consular Legalisation
For non-convention countries, the procedure may require passing through the Embassy or Consulate. We manage the entire bureaucratic process without the client needing to coordinate multiple parties.
Available Languages
The certified translation service is available for all major language combinations. Our network of certified native-speaking translators covers, among others:
For languages not listed, please contact us: our network of specialists allows us to meet even very specific requirements.
Why choose Executive Service Traduzioni
Single point of contact for the entire chain
Translation, certification, apostille, consular legalisation: we manage everything in-house, with no external delegation.
Translators with legal backgrounds
Selected also for their knowledge of the legal system of the country concerned, not just for linguistic credentials.
Direct contacts at Courts and Consulates
Offices in Rome and Milan, strategically located near Courts and foreign Consulates. Guaranteed timescales even for urgent requests.
Double review
Every translation is checked twice before certification: zero margin of error on legally binding documents.
Guaranteed confidentiality
Strict protocols for handling sensitive documents: court records, contracts, personal documents.
Nationwide coverage
Offices in Rome and Milan, operating across the whole of Italy.
Request a Free Quote
Send us your document and specify the destination country. We will assess the necessary procedure and provide you with an accurate quote promptly, with no obligation.