Official translation for Italy
A translation sworn by the translator before an Italian court clerk, justice of the peace or notary.
What it is calledSworn translation (traduzione giurata or asseverata)
Who can sign it
Italy has no single register of sworn translators. The translator personally swears each translation (asseverazione) before a court clerk, a justice of the peace or a notary.
What it must contain
Original, translation and the signed oath record (verbale di giuramento) are bound together. Revenue stamps (marche da bollo) are normally due, with some exemptions.
Who asks for it
Municipalities (Comune) and civil registries, prefectures, police immigration offices (Questura), courts, universities and consulates for citizenship.
Apostille and legalisation
Italy is a member of the Apostille Convention. A sworn translation made in Italy for use abroad may itself need an apostille from the public prosecutor’s office (Procura).
These guides summarise published requirements and are for general information. Rules change and individual offices can ask for more, so the receiving authority always has the final word.
Other countries
United States
A complete English translation with a signed certificate of accuracy from the translator.
Read the guide →United Kingdom
A translation confirmed in writing by the translator or translation company as true and accurate.
Read the guide →Spain
A translation signed and stamped by a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read the guide →France
A translation by a translator registered as an expert with a French Court of Appeal.
Read the guide →Germany
A translation by a translator sworn in before a German regional court.
Read the guide →Portugal
A translation certified before a Portuguese notary, lawyer or solicitor, or by a consulate.
Read the guide →Canada
A translation by a certified member of a provincial translators’ association, or one backed by an affidavit.
Read the guide →Australia
A translation by a translator credentialed by NAATI, the Australian accreditation authority.
Read the guide →Mexico
A Spanish translation by an expert translator authorised by a Mexican state or federal court.
Read the guide →Brazil
A Portuguese translation by a public translator registered with a Brazilian state board of trade.
Read the guide →United Arab Emirates
An Arabic translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
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