Certified German translator in Kraków

Certified German translations – when are they required?

Certfied German translations are required when a document in Polish or German must be submitted in an official procedure and needs to have legal validity. Such translations are prepared by a sworn German translator, and the document is issued in a form accepted by offices and institutions.

When do you need a certfied German translation?

Most commonly in situations such as:

• submitting documents to authorities in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland,
• employment or studies in German-speaking countries,
• immigration and registration procedures,
• business registration,
• court and legal matters,
• concluding international agreements,
• recognition of official documents abroad.

If an institution requires certfied translations, this refers to translations prepared by a sworn German translator.

Which documents are most commonly translated?

These typically include:

• birth, marriage, and divorce certificates,
• diplomas and school certificates,
• employment confirmations,
• contracts and agreements,
• company registration documents,
• powers of attorney,
• court documents,
• official certificates.

Who is this service for?

Certfied German translations are intended for:

• individuals planning to work or study abroad,
• foreigners handling formalities in Poland,
• companies cooperating with international partners,
• law firms and accounting offices,
• HR departments employing foreign staff.

What does a certfied translation include?

A certfied translation includes:

• a faithful translation of the document content,
• descriptions of stamps and signatures,
• information about the source language,
• the translator’s register number,
• the sworn translator’s signature and seal.

This ensures the document can be used in official procedures.

Send us your file by email or use the contact form on our website to receive a free quote. We respond within 15 minutes during business hours.

What should you prepare for a quote?

To receive a quick quote, please send:

• a clear scan or photo of the document,
• the language direction (PL–DE or DE–PL),
• the deadline,
• information whether a hard copy is required.

Based on this, we confirm the price and turnaround time so you can submit your documents without delays.