Certified Translations

Certified translation in Norway for your application

UDI, the police (Politiet), universities and other Norwegian authorities require accurate, certified translations of foreign documents. We deliver them quickly through sworn translators (statsautorisert translatør) and verified partners, all managed in your portal.

Documents typically required

These are the records Norwegian authorities most often ask to see translated.

Birth certificates

Marriage certificates

Divorce documents

Education diplomas

Academic transcripts

Employment contracts

Reference letters

Police clearance certificates

Medical reports

Bank statements

Court documents

Power of attorney

Translations Norwegian authorities accept

Ordinary translations carry no official weight. Authorities expect certified work from recognised translators.

Multi-language

Norwegian, English, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Turkish and more.

Authority-accepted

Translations accepted by UDI, the police and Norwegian universities.

Apostille and legalisation

End-to-end coordination of apostille and legalisation when required.

Types of certified translation

The level you need depends on the authority and the document. We confirm the right one for your case.

Sworn translation

Produced by a state-authorised translator (statsautorisert translatør) and stamped as a true rendering of the original.

Translator’s stamp and signature
Highest level of acceptance
Suitable for UDI and the police

Certified translation

Carried out by a qualified translator who certifies the accuracy and completeness of the work.

Signed certification statement
Translator credentials included
Accepted for many official purposes

Notarised translation

A translation whose certification is confirmed by a notary, adding an extra layer of authentication.

Notary confirms the certification
Useful when an authority asks for it
Often paired with an apostille

What makes a translation accepted

Why certified matters

Sworn translators: work produced by qualified, state-authorised translators

Certification stamp: each document carries the translator’s certification

Apostille when needed: legalisation arranged for use abroad or in Norway

Format preserved: layout matched to the original, including stamps and footnotes

What’s included

Document review and language confirmation

Certified or sworn translation by a verified partner

Apostille and legalisation coordination

Digital and hard-copy delivery as required

Everything tracked inside your portal

From upload to certified document

1. Upload your document

Submit a clear scan or photo in the Documents module and tell us the target language.

2. Translator assigned

A sworn or certified translator for your language pair takes the work.

3. Certification and legalisation

The translation is certified, and apostille is arranged where the authority requires it.

4. Delivered to your portal

You receive the finished translation in the same workspace, ready to submit.

Preparing documents for translation

A clean submission keeps turnaround fast and avoids rework.

Legible originals

Provide clear, fully readable scans so nothing is lost in translation.

Complete documents

Include every page, stamp, footer and attachment, not just the main text.

Consistent names

Tell us the exact spelling of names as they appear on your passport.

Purpose and authority

Let us know which body the translation is for, such as UDI or a university.

Formatting needs

Flag if a specific layout must be preserved for verification.

Terms and codes

Clarify abbreviations or technical terms that may not translate directly.

Need a translation? Upload it now.

Submit your document in your portal and receive your certified translation back inside the same workspace.

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