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Certified translations with QES

Legally valid certified translations with a Qualified Electronic Signature. 100% digital, ready for immediate use, recognized by authorities.

What is a Qualified Electronic Signature?

Under the EU eIDAS Regulation, the Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature. It offers the highest level of security and is recognized by all authorities in the EU.

  • Legally binding under the eIDAS Regulation
  • Signed by authorized translators
  • Tamper-proof through certificates
  • Immediately verifiable

Benefits of QES

Valid immediately

No paper

No postal delivery

Tamper-proof

Which documents can be translated as certified translations?

We provide certified translations for all official documents—fast, digital, and legally valid.

Civil status documents

Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates

Education documents

Certificates, diplomas, transcripts, licenses to practice

Official documents

Certificates of conduct, residence permits, driver’s licenses

Business documents

Commercial register extracts, articles of association, powers of attorney

Legal documents

Court judgments, contracts, notarized deeds

Other documents

Passports, ID cards, apostilles

Your benefits with Tratext

Legally valid immediately

Qualified Electronic Signature under the eIDAS Regulation—legally equivalent to a handwritten signature.

Express delivery

Certified translations often within 24 hours. Same-day service for urgent cases.

100% paperless

Fully digital process. No postal delivery, no waiting time, environmentally friendly.

Recognized by authorities

Accepted by all German authorities, courts, universities, and abroad.

Certified translations from €0.18/word

Transparent pricing, no hidden costs. Free quote within 2 hours.

About the service

What are certified translations?

Certified translations are officially recognized translations produced by a sworn or authorized translator and accompanied by a certification statement.

At Tratext, we provide certified translations with a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)—legally equivalent to a handwritten signature and stamp. Our digitally certified documents are recognized by authorities, courts, universities, and employers throughout Germany.

The advantage: a 100% digital process with no postal shipping. You receive your certified translation as a PDF with an integrated QES within 24–48 hours. Whether birth certificates, diplomas, certificates of conduct, or contracts—we certify all document types in over 100 languages.

Frequently asked questions

Certified translations FAQ

Are your certified translations recognized by authorities?
Yes. Our translations with QES are legally equivalent to traditionally certified documents and are accepted by all German authorities, courts, and universities.
How quickly will I receive my certified translation?
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours. Same-day express service is available for many document types.
How much does a certified translation cost?
Prices start at €49 for a one-page certificate. The exact price depends on the number of pages and the language combination.
Do I need to send in the original document?
No, a clearly legible scan or photo is sufficient. You receive the certified translation as a PDF with QES—no postal delivery required.
Which documents can be translated as certified translations?
All official documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, certificates, diplomas, certificates of conduct, driver’s licenses, employment contracts, and more.
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