Certified document translation – translators authorized by Kammarkollegiet
Need to translate documents for authorities, employers, universities or use abroad? DOX offers certified translation by translators authorized by Kammarkollegiet (the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency) — legally valid and accepted by authorities in Sweden and abroad.
We help both private individuals and companies with translation of diplomas, marriage certificates, corporate documents, legal documents and much more.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is performed by a translator authorized by Kammarkollegiet, the Swedish authority that authorizes translators. The translation has the same legal validity as the original document and is accepted by Swedish authorities, embassies and foreign organizations.
A certified translation is provided with the translator's stamp, signature and a statement that the translation is correct. This is what gives the translation its status as an official document.
Certified translations are often required by:
- ✓the Swedish Migration Agency, Tax Agency and other Swedish authorities
- ✓universities and colleges (for foreign diplomas)
- ✓employers assessing foreign qualifications
- ✓foreign embassies, authorities and universities
- ✓banks, insurance companies and legal representatives
When do you need to translate documents?
Translation may be needed in many situations where a document in one language is to be used by someone who doesn't speak that language. Certified translation is required when the document is to be used officially.
Common situations:
- ✓you are studying at a foreign university
- ✓you have foreign qualifications to be assessed in Sweden
- ✓you are getting married or confirming civil status abroad
- ✓you are working abroad or applying for a residence permit
- ✓a company is using documents in another country
- ✓you are legalizing documents for a foreign embassy
- ✓you need to translate court rulings, certificates or legal documents
Documents we translate
We translate most types of documents. Here are some common categories.
Personal documents
- ✓personal certificate
- ✓birth certificate
- ✓marriage certificate
- ✓divorce certificate
- ✓name change certificate
- ✓death certificate
- ✓adoption certificate
Education and qualification documents
- ✓university diplomas
- ✓high school transcripts
- ✓course certificates
- ✓study certificates
- ✓professional certificates
- ✓licenses
- ✓qualification certificates
Corporate and legal documents
- ✓registration certificates
- ✓articles of association
- ✓powers of attorney
- ✓agreements and contracts
- ✓court rulings and decisions
- ✓invoices
- ✓certificates of origin
Medical documents
- ✓medical certificates
- ✓vaccination certificates
- ✓patient records
- ✓prescriptions
- ✓healthcare certificates
- ✓health certificates for working abroad
Languages we translate to and from
We offer certified translation to and from more than 50 languages. Here are some of the most common:
Don't see your language? Contact us — we have translators for most languages.
Certified translation vs regular translation
There is an important difference between a regular translation and a certified translation. For official purposes the translation must be certified.
✓ Certified translation
- ✓performed by a translator authorized by Kammarkollegiet
- ✓legally valid and accepted by authorities
- ✓carries the translator's stamp and statement
- ✓can be used together with legalization
- ✓suitable for official documents
Regular translation
- ○can be performed by anyone
- ○has no legal validity
- ○not accepted by authorities
- ○works for internal or informal use
- ○cheaper but not officially valid
How it works
Send the document
Upload or email the document to us. In most cases a clear copy or photo is enough for us to give a quote.
Get a quote
We normally get back to you within the same business day with price and delivery time based on the document's length, language combination and complexity.
Certified translation
A translator authorized by Kammarkollegiet performs the work. You receive a legally valid translation with the translator's stamp and statement.
Delivery
You receive your translation both digitally and physically. If needed, we can also handle further legalization or send directly to the recipient.
Translation + legalization
Many documents need to be both translated and legalized before they can be used abroad. DOX handles the entire chain: certified translation, Notary Public, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and embassy legalization.
It is often most efficient to handle translation and legalization in parallel or in the right order to avoid double steps and delays. We recommend that you contact us first so we can advise on the best flow for your specific document and receiving country.
Common countries we help with combined translation + legalization:
How long does a translation take?
Standard delivery is 3–5 business days for most documents. Time depends on the document's length, language combination, any subsequent legalization and translator availability.
For urgent matters we offer express translation — contact us before ordering and we'll check what's possible for your specific document.
Delivery times →What does translation cost?
Pricing depends on the document's length, language combination, complexity and whether subsequent legalization or express delivery is required.
Price from 495 SEK per document.
For an exact price we recommend that you send a copy or a photo of the document, and we will get back to you with a free quote.
Get a free quotePricing →Frequently asked questions about document translation
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