Sworn translation in Turkey
The sworn translator in Turkey is one of the most important jobs in Turkish society.. As all documents not in the Turkish Language need to be translated by a sworn translator. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about the sworn translation in Turkey.
What is a sworn translation?
Sworn translation in Turkey is the translation, signed and sealed by a sworn translator. When you need to have your documents in another language for governmental, educational, banking or any other official purposes, you might need to have your translated files signed and stamped by a sworn translator to make the translation officially valid. While in some cases sworn translation alone is sufficient for official purposes, you can also be required to have your translations certified by a notary.
Who Is Sworn Translator?
A sworn translator is the name given to translators who are experts in their fields and who can prove this expertise with documents such as university diplomas and certificates, and receive this title after fulfilling the necessary requirements. To become a sworn translator, a translator must sign a translator’s notary report (certificate of oath) in the presence of a notary public and take an oath in the presence of a notary public stating that they will perform all translations by staying true to the original of the document, without seeking any benefit or harm with the encouragement or threat of anyone.
How to be a sworn translator?
In order to be a sworn translator in Turkey, you must meet some conditions, including:
- To be a Turkish citizen, or a holder of Turkish citizenship.
- Moreover, your educational level must be worthy of the position of the job.
- Obtaining a test document proving your ability to master the foreign language.
- Furthermore, your name must be clean of any criminal act.. Not even a minor misdemeanor, in order to hold this position.
- Submission to the notary public with a bachelor’s degree and a foreign language proficiency certificate.
- Take the oath before the notary public.
The importance of sworn translation in Turkey:
Turkey is a country that attracts thousands of foreign citizens for various purposes such as tourism, study and investment. Therefore, there is a need for the presence of sworn and professional translation services for contracts, charters, documents and papers necessary for all spectra of investors, students and tourists in Turkey.
Moreover, there is great importance for translating documents into Turkish.. As official departments, universities, and various institutions do not accept the presence of any document not translated into Turkish.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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