Simple translations

A simple translation is one that does not feature a signature or a stamp of the translator and is not accompanied by any certification to authenticate it.

Translated text can be hand delivered or sent electronically.

We provide simple translations of documents belonging to a vast variety of fields and in various language combinations:

• Commercial translations, such as advertising or promotional materials
• Medical-scientific translations, such as scientific publications or medical records
• Technical translations, such as equipment and machinery manuals
• Financial translations, such as market analyses
• Literary translations, such as translations of books, comics, or poems, to name just a few

Prices for simple translations depend on several factors, like:

• Length of the text or number of pages to be translated*
• Source and target languages
• Requested deadline
• Subject matter
• Source file format

*EduPlanet Language Centre considers 1800 characters including spaces as an editorial page, whereas some agencies use 1500 characters as a guideline, which makes a positive difference in our pricing. Furthermore, the cost of translation decreases depending on the volume of a single project and the annual volume of translations for the individual Client.

Sworn or certified translations

A sworn or certified translation is a translation accompanied by an official certification that gives it legal validity. This type of translation is essential to ensure that documents, such as legal documents, contracts, and registry certificates, are accepted by public and private entities. There are numerous situations in which a certified translation is essential. For example, immigration procedures often require translations of birth, marriage, and residency certificates. Similarly, for those intending to study or work abroad, documents such as diplomas and school transcripts must be translated and certified to be accepted by universities or employers.

Certified translations are also essential in the business world. Financial statements, commercial contracts, and legal documentation require translations that meet high standards of accuracy and compliance.

EduPlanet employs specialized and sworn translators capable of ensuring success of every translation project.

We provide certified translations of:

• Identity documents
• Criminal records
• Academic certificates (such as graduation certificates)
• Notary, marriage, or divorce certificates
• Documents useful for international trade
• Vehicle registration documents
• Wills, and more

EduPlanet offers various types of certified translations: sworn translation and its authentication in Court; legalization at the Public Prosecutor’s Office; and certification at the Embassies and Consulates. The choice depends on the type of document and the requesting institution.

Sworn translation

A sworn translation is a type of translation in which the translator swears before the Court that all information featured in the original document has been accurately and faithfully translated in the target language, thus assuming legal responsibility for the work performed. The signed and stamped declaration of conformity is attached by the public official to the original document and the translation and registered with the Certification Office of the competent court.

Once the bureaucratic process has been completed, the translation will have legal value and can be considered a certified translation. Making use of the services provided by a professional translation agency like EduPlanet is essential to ensure the accuracy and precision of your translated document.

Certified Translation

A certified translation is accompanied by a declaration signed, stamped, and certified by an official translator certifying its conformity to the original. Certified translations without court authentication are required by some public and private entities.

The documents that most commonly require certified translation are:

• Educational qualifications in the EU countries, Canada, and the United States
• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Legalized Divorce Decrees
• Educational Qualifications such as Report Cards and Degree
• Criminal Records and Pending Charges
• Legalised Documents featuring Hague Apostille
• Articles of Association
• Commercial and Other Contracts

Legalized Translation and Apostille

If sworn translations are to be used abroad, an Apostille is usually required. Legalization and Apostille, that is a signature executed at the Chamber of Commerce or a certification by an official at the Consulate or the Public Prosecutor’s Office are the two methods that certify the document’s legal validity allowing it to be used in a foreign country. Some types of documents/deeds that are usually subject to these procedures are as follows:

• Export invoices
• Certificates of origin
• Notary deeds for the incorporation of foreign companies
• Bilateral contracts for commercial collaborations
• Certified copies and other similar documents

However, in order to use certain types of documents issued abroad in Italy, certified translations are required.

Technical translations

Technical translation includes manuals and instruction booklets, data sheets, user guides, and more. Our expert translators specialize in fields such as Engineering, Electronics, Industrial automation, Construction, Transportation, IT, Chemistry, General Medicine, and others.

Providing quality work in this field requires years of experience, knowledge of terminology, and the ability to conduct research and obtain necessary information directly from the client.

Medical and scientific translations include health records, clinical studies, scientific articles and research papers, package inserts, medical monographs etc.

Rigorous and correct use of terminology is particularly important in this case, given that these texts directly or indirectly concern people’s health.