The Difference Between a Sworn Translator and a Non-Sworn Translator

Who is a Sworn Translator?

To perform translations, certain conditions must be met. Knowing a language fluently is not enough on its own. Translating a text or speech written in everyday conversational language into the target language is also insufficient. One needs to have detailed knowledge of the usage of both the source and target languages, be proficient in proverbs, idioms, words with similar and opposite meanings, and many other aspects of the language. To become a sworn translator, one must officially prove their language proficiency. You can visit the page for sworn translator and sworn translation services.

Who is a Non-Sworn Translator?

A person who performs sworn translation must graduate from university departments of translation/interpreting or philology. A person graduating from these departments can perform sworn translation. However, they must first apply to a notary to prove their language knowledge and obtain authorization to perform sworn translation. Individuals with this document can perform translations that have the nature of official documents. Since the translations made by these individuals have the status of official documents, they can be submitted to courts, official institutions and organizations, and consulates. A non-sworn translator is a term used for translators who do not have authorization to perform translations. Non-sworn translators are individuals who provide translation services freelance. The translations they make are private translations and have no official value. To have official value, they must necessarily hold the title of sworn translator. If individuals providing translation services want to officialize their work and provide translation services in public domains, they must apply to a notary, prove their language proficiency with a diploma or an equivalent document, and obtain the title of sworn translator. You cannot submit a translation made by a non-sworn translator to official institutions. You cannot have it notarized. Documents requested by official institutions are not accepted if they are not translated by a sworn translator. To give an official identity to the translation, the document must be translated by translators who have obtained an authorization certificate from a notary. You can visit the page for more information on the subject.