Legal translation services:
Sworn translators and legal document translation
Sworn translators and legal document translation
We accept all types of legal document, including sales agreements, articles of association, shareholder agreements,general terms and conditions of sale,purchase, useor partnership, reports, minutes of board and committee meetings, summons and rulings, notarised deeds, K-bis company registration certificates, GDPR regulations, claims, registry office archives for family trees, and much more.
Apart from the linguistic aspects, in-depth knowledge of the differences between legal systems is essential. For example, translating a legal provision or contract from English into French means switching between a common law and a civil law system and matching up (or not) the principles of both systems, which can differ significantly.
We work for law firms and their clients, company finance and legal affairs departments, secretary generals, CEOs, business managers, contracting managers and ITT managers.
Our overarching commitment is to deliver faithful and accurate legal translations in strict compliance with confidentiality requirements.
Three types of legal translation
As a legal translation service provider, we offer three types of legal translation: standard translation, sworn translation and express translation.
Standard translation consists of transposing the meaning of a legal document into another language, but without it being legally binding. This service provides you with a solid, reliable translation, for example in the case of a contract that needs to be signed.
Sworn translation (or certified translation) is performed by a court expert translator, who certifies the accuracy of the translation by signing and stamping the document.
To make a legal document easier to understand, without guaranteeing its legal compliance, we also offer express translation. For this purpose, we use verified AI translation: based on AI translation using carefully selected translation engines, our expert translators quickly proofread the document to provide an understandable version of the contract. However, this solution cannot be used under any circumstances when the translated version needs to be signed.
Sworn translation, to certify your translations with the administrative authorities
Sworn translation is an administrative requirement for documents with considerable legal implications that need to be entrusted to an expert sworn translator.
Expert sworn translators are registered on the official lists of legal experts maintained by the Courts of Appeal.
When you select a sworn translation, the expert sworn translator will affix their official stamp and sign the translation. These two forms of proof ensure that your document will be accepted by government departments.
Apostille translation: strengthening the official nature of a sworn translation
A sworn translation is the first step towards certifying your document. Additional steps may be required to fully certify your document, depending on the legal importance of the document and the requirements of the recipient authorities.
Legalisation involves verifying the identity of the expert sworn translator who translated your document. This signature authentication often takes place at the town hall, a chamber of commerce or a notarial office. The apostille is a guarantee from the State regarding the quality and admissibility of your translation.
Our solutions for legal translation
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We translate from and into more than 60 languages
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FAQs
What file formats can you handle?
EuropaTrad can handle most file formats containing formatted or unformatted text. Besides common file formats (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), we also handle specific publishing formats (InDesign, Publisher, AutoCAD, etc.) and data exchange formats (JSON, xlf, xml, etc.).
How much does a translation cost?
Our translation pricing system is based on the number of words contained in the source documents. We reduce the cost of translations with our CAT software, which uses translation memories to avoid re-translating previously translated content and detects repetitions within and between files. This allows us to offer you better turnaround times and consistent translations. For our regular clients, we use translation memories as a reference for every new order. Prices also depend on the chosen translation solution, which is tailored to the content and use context.
How do you ensure the confidentiality of your translations?
All confidential documents entrusted to us are protected by professional secrecy as defined in Article 226-13 of the French Criminal Code, as well as by the commitments enshrined in EuropaTrad’s General Terms and Conditions of Sale. To back up these commitments, we sign specific confidentiality agreements with our clients on request.
How can I reduce my translation costs?
You can take several steps to reduce your translation costs:
– Prepare your documents so they’re fully editable – translating PDF documents is more expensive because they need to be reformatted first.
– Entrust the translation to a language service provider that manages translation memories for you and allows you to recycle previous translations.
– Select translation solutions and their level of accuracy according to the document’s intended use.
Which languages do you translate?
We translate from and into more than 60 languages.
We cover all European languages as well as the main languages of international communication. Most of the projects we handle for our clients are multilingual translations of documents, websites or videos from and into several languages at once.
How much time does a translation take?
Translation speed depends directly on the complexity of the source text and the translation solution used.
Depending on the quality required and the length of the documents to translate, the turnaround time could be anything from 24h (e.g., for a 2- to 4-page document) to several days. Whatever the content format and expected quality level, our quotes systematically state the time required for the translation.
Translation turnaround times are given in the presentation of our solutions. Then there’s the time it takes for any page layout adjustments or approval of the insertion of translations into a website or software interface.
Which translation service or solution should I choose?
EuropaTrad offers several translation solutions that can be tailored to the use context and publication requirements. We provide advice and listen to your needs to help you confidently choose the best solution. Ask us for a free audit.
How so you reuse existing translations?
Do you need to translate similar or repetitive documents? By entrusting your translations to EuropaTrad, you ensure optimum reuse of text and content already translated via the use of professionally maintained translation memories.
This technique and the multiple connectors we offer mean translations can be reused easily in all content management systems as required. This guarantees the consistency and rigorous management of content updates. We are also able to use translation memories provided by our clients, where applicable.