Certified Translations
LínguaProz issues certified translations prepared by qualified translators and issued under our professional responsibility. They are not sworn translations.
What Is a Certified Translation?
A signed statement of accuracy from the agency confirming the translation is accurate and complete
How LínguaProz Certifies
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed statement from the certifying agency confirming that the translation is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge. LínguaProz issues certified translations prepared by qualified translators and attested under the agency's professional accountability.
What Your Certificate Includes
- Statement that the translation is a faithful and complete rendering of the original
- LínguaProz certification and issuance details
- Unique certificate number and QR verification code
- Date of certification and language pair
Certified vs sworn translations
They are not the same thing. Check which one your recipient requires before you order.
| LínguaProz certified translation | Sworn translation | |
|---|---|---|
| Done by | A qualified translator; LínguaProz takes professional responsibility for accuracy | A translator who has taken the sworn-translator oath at the High Court and signs and stamps each page |
| Legal status | A company attestation, not a sworn translation | Meets requirements that ask for a sworn translation |
| Acceptance | Decided by the organisation you submit it to; we cannot guarantee it | Often named in the requirements of courts and some government processes; check yours |
| Use it when | The receiving organisation has confirmed it accepts a translation certified by a translation company | The receiving organisation or the law asks for a sworn translation |
| Delivery | Digital PDF with a verification QR code | Depends on the translator and the receiving office |
| LínguaProz offers | Yes, currently into English, for documents used in South Africa | Not offered at present. If you need one, use a sworn translator directly. |
Disclaimer
LínguaProz certified translations are issued under our professional accountability, but they are not sworn translations. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of the receiving institution (such as a court, embassy, university or government department). We cannot guarantee acceptance, so please confirm their exact requirements before ordering. If a sworn translation is required, a LínguaProz certified translation will not be a substitute.
At present, we provide digital certified translations into English, for documents used within South Africa. Additional languages are planned. We do not supply physical or couriered hard copies.
When You Need a Certified Translation
Commonly requested for official and business documents. Always confirm what the receiving organisation requires.
Official Submissions
Documents you need to submit to an organisation in South Africa
Education
Diplomas, transcripts, and academic records
Contracts & Agreements
Contracts, agreements, and supporting documents
Official Documents
Documents for submission to an official body that accepts certified translations from a translation company
Business Registration
Company documentation for business use
Marriage/Divorce
Marriage certificates, divorce decrees, prenuptial agreements
Document Types We Certify
Certified translation services for all official documents
Our Certified Translator Panel
Translations performed by qualified professionals, attested under LínguaProz certification
Qualified Translators
Every translation is prepared by a qualified, vetted translator
Specialized Expertise
Legal, medical, and technical specializations available
Legal Knowledge
Understanding of legal terminology and requirements
Quality Guaranteed
Every translation backed by our quality guarantee
QR Code Verification
Every certified translation includes our verification technology. Scan to confirm authenticity instantly
QR Code on Every Certificate
Unique QR code for instant verification
Instant Online Verification
Anyone can verify authenticity instantly
Digital Delivery
Delivered as a PDF with a verification QR code
How It Works
Each certified translation carries a unique QR code. Anyone can scan it to verify the certificate number, issue date and validity. This provides an additional layer of trust for your documents.
Pricing
Professional certified translation services with flexible turnaround options
Standard
7 business days
From R350/page
Minimum charge applies
- Qualified certified translator
- QR verification included
- Standard delivery
Express
3 business days
+50%
Additional charge
- All standard features
- Priority processing
- Fast delivery
24-Hour
Next business day
+100%
Additional charge
- All standard features
- Immediate assignment
- 24-hour delivery
Note: Pricing varies by document complexity and length. Pricing is R350 per page to all certified translations regardless of document size.