If you are in the process of pursuing Italian citizenship, once you find all documents to tell your family history, the next step is to make sure all of them are written in italian.
The way of doing it is by translating the needed documents through a translator registered in the italian courts.
What is sworn translation?
A sworn translation refers to an official adaptation from one document to a different language, in this case, Italian, that has as much legal value as the original issued by your home country.
At what stage of the Italian citizenship application process do you need translations?
The journey to achieve Italian citizenship takes time. Once you accomplish the collection of all documents to evidence your right to it, the next step is to make sure all of them are written in italian.
As some of them have been issued in your home country, a sworn translation is mandatory.
Who handles sworn translations for Italian citizenship?
Sworn translations for Italian citizenship are addressed by a sworn translator recognized by the Italian authorities, whose signature has the power to transform any translated document to one with the same legal value as the official.
IMPORTANT! It is crucial to understand that a translator’s main function is to transform a document’s language to another one. This does not include modifications or alterations to fix inaccuracies.
In case you have found any error in your documents, go into our Document rectification section for more information.
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What is the Hague Apostille?
The Hague Apostille is the procedure where a legal document issued in one country has international validation to be used in other countries included in the Hague Apostille Country list.
It is significant to understand the difference between the terms sworn translation and apostille. First one translates the document from one language to the other, while the second one certifies its authenticity and validates it to be presented internationally.
Sworn translations are included in the service package offered by io.citizen!
At io.citizen we work with several authorized translators. We will provide you guidance and assistance during your entire process.
