Sworn Translators in Poland

Sworn translation guarantees legal equivalence between the source and target text. It ensures that the translated document carries the same legal effect as the original. Sworn translations are certified by officially appointed translators and are accepted by courts, universities, and government institutions in Poland.

You need a sworn translator in Poland whenever your documents will be submitted to an official institution, bank, court, or university. Without a certified translation, Polish authorities may not recognise your documents. A sworn translator is officially authorised by the Polish Ministry of Justice. Their stamp and signature give your translation full legal validity — the same level of authority as a notary public.

Typical situations where you need a sworn or certified translation in Poland:

• Birth, marriage, and death certificates – for civil registry or family matters
• Car registration documents – needed when importing or registering a vehicle
• Company registration and corporate documents (if not in Polish) – required to open a bank account in Poland
• Contracts, court rulings, and powers of attorney – for legal and business use
• Court appeals, witness statements, and affidavits – for ongoing legal proceedings
• Diplomas, transcripts, and academic records – for studies or professional recognition
• Driving licences and vehicle titles – for licence exchange or vehicle import
• Employment contracts and work permits – for jobs in Poland or abroad
• Financial statements and tax documents – for audits, tenders, or company registration
• Immigration and residency papers– for visa and citizenship applications
• Insurance policies and claims – especially for car, travel, or business insurance
• Medical documentation – for hospital admissions, insurance claims, or treatment abroad
• Notarial acts and other official documents – for legal compliance
• Police reports and criminal record certificates – for employment, residence, or visa applications
• Power of attorney for property, financial, or legal representation – required by Polish notaries and banks
• Property purchase or sale documents – including deeds, land registry extracts, and mortgage contracts
• Technical certificates and manuals – for imported machinery or compliance with Polish regulations
• Tender or procurement documents – for bids submitted to Polish public institutions
• Yacht or boat registration documents – for registering vessels under an EU flag, available at some of the most competitive prices in Europe

Yes. While sworn translations are traditionally delivered as hard copies with a signature and stamp, many sworn translators also use secure digital signatures. These online versions have the same legal validity as paper originals and can be sent instantly by email. At Translators Family, we provide sworn translations with digital signatures in Polish, English, Russian, German, French, and other languages. However, you should check with your institution to see if they accept a sworn translation with a digital signature. It may not be accepted by some governmental institutions.

No. A sworn translation is already an official document and does not require additional notarisation. The sworn translator’s stamp and signature are sufficient.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland handles apostille and legalisation of sworn translations. Please note that we provide this service through our partners.

Paper version: Delivered by courier or post within Poland or internationally. Digital version: Signed electronically and emailed directly to you. Both formats are equally valid in Poland.

The cost of a sworn translation in Poland depends on the language pair, document type, and turnaround time.

One sworn translation page equals 1,125 characters with spaces (not one standard A4 page).

Prices vary depending on: the type and complexity of the document, the total number of pages (larger orders are priced lower per page), the urgency of delivery, the availability of certified translators for your language combination

You can calculate the price using the form above. Please note that the price shown on the website is subject to change depending on the order.

You’ll always receive a clear quote before we begin, with no hidden fees.

A sworn translation is an official document with binding force accredited by the Ministry of Justice. A standard translation page counts by word or hour, whereas a sworn translation page is defined as 1125 characters with spaces.

Usually, translations are completed within 2-3 workdays (with an order of up to 30 pages). There is also a possibility to order an express translation. Then the price will be higher.

If there is no sworn translator of your language in Poland, then the translation can be done by a consul of the country which issued your document. You can also order a notarised or sworn translation in your country from the original language into English, which our sworn translator will translate from English into the target language.

In case of bigger orders we offer discounts, so the more pages there are, the lower the price.

The obligation to pay upfront is connected to the specific service provided. Having chosen a given item at a shop, we have to pay for it before we leave the shop. It is analogous to ordering a service. We want to avoid misunderstandings caused by confirming a translation that has not been paid for.

Usually, the cost of a duplicate of the sworn translation amounts to 15-20% of the cost of the original translation. It results from the fact that translators keep a record of every copy as if it was a completely new document. They must assign a new identification number to each document, validate it and enter it to the register.