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Norway Document Translation Requirements

Need your Norwegian document translated for the U.S. — or a U.S. document accepted in Norway? Start with the direction: the translation, certification, and apostille rules are not the same.

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Reviewed June 2026 · Klaus Weber

Norway document translation requirements — the short answer

Norway accepts a certified translation; for some official uses a state-authorized translator (statsautorisert translatør) is preferred, but a qualified professional translator's certified translation is widely accepted. For a Norwegian document used in the United States, a certified English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy is what USCIS and universities accept. Norway has been in the Hague Apostille Convention since 1983, so a Norwegian document is apostilled by the County Governor (Statsforvalteren) — not consularized.

01Submitting in Norway
Norway follows the certified translation standard. State-authorised translators or qualified professional translators.
02Submitting in the United States
Use a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy for USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators. Cover every visible field, seal, stamp, signature, and note.
03Apostille
Norway has been a party to the Convention since 1983.

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Quick reference

What are Norway's document translation requirements?

Confirm final requirements with the authority receiving the document.

Translation standardCertified translation · statsautorisert translatør
Who can translateState-authorised translators or qualified professional translators
ApostilleWhen the receiving authority requires authentication; separate from translation
Apostille authorityThe County Governor (Statsforvalteren) of the relevant county.
Accepted languagesNorwegian (Bokmål or Nynorsk) or English
Responsible authorityNorwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / County Governor for apostille
Important: If a translated document is intended for use abroad, the translator’s signature may need to be notarised before the document can receive an apostille from the County Governor or be legalised by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Official-use requirements

How do document translation rules work in Norway?

The local certification system, who may translate, and what gives the finished document legal effect.

01

Who can translate documents for use in Norway?

Norway does not have a sworn translator system like many civil law countries. Instead, it maintains a category of state-authorised translators (statsautoriserte translatører) who have passed a national qualification examination. These translators, as well as other qualified professionals, may provide translations for official purposes, provided they include a declaration confirming that the translation is accurate and complete.
02

What makes a translation official in Norway?

A certified translation in Norway must include:
  • A statement confirming that the translation is a true and accurate rendering of the original
  • The translator’s signature
  • Contact details and professional identification (if applicable)
    • If the document is to be used outside Norway, the translator’s signature may need to be notarised before an apostille is applied.
    03

    How does Norway treat documents from abroad?

    Foreign documents submitted to Norwegian authorities generally must be translated into Norwegian (Bokmål or Nynorsk) or English, depending on the receiving authority. Where applicable, an apostille may be required on the original and translated document if they are intended for use in a Hague Convention country.
    04

    Legal basis

    Norway’s translation framework is based on administrative practice rather than a formally regulated sworn translator system. Qualified translators, including state-authorised translators, are recognised by public bodies. Legalisation and apostille procedures are handled by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the County Governor.

    Cross-border authentication

    Do documents for Norway need an apostille or legalization?

    Norway is part of the Hague Apostille Convention (since 1983), so public documents are authenticated with a single apostille — no consular legalization.

    From Norway

    Who issues an apostille in Norway?

    The County Governor (Statsforvalteren) of the relevant county.Norway has been a party to the Convention since 1983.

    Toward Norway

    Do U.S. documents need an apostille for Norway?

    A U.S. document going to Norway is apostilled in the United States — the state Secretary of State, or the U.S. Department of State for federal documents — and translated where required.

    When the receiving authority requires an apostille on the original, obtain it before translation so the apostille certificate can be translated too. See how apostilles work, or order a certified translation.

    Submission checklist

    How do I prepare a document translation for Norway?

    1. 1

      Order a certified English translation of the document

      Cover the folkeregister data, stamps, and any apostille, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.

    2. 2

      Reproduce Norwegian letters exactly

      Names carry æ, ø, and å, which must be kept as written so the name matches the passport.

    3. 3

      Submit the original plus the certified translation

      File them with USCIS, the university, or the credential evaluator.

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    Two directions, two rulebooks

    Which direction are your documents going?

    Choose the destination first. It determines the language, certification, and whether an apostille belongs in the packet.

    Norwegian → English

    Translating Norwegian documents for the U.S.?

    Norwegian birth certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and other non-English records need a complete certified English translation for USCIS, U.S. universities, and credential evaluators.

    • Every field, seal, stamp, and annotation
    • Signed Certificate of Accuracy
    • Most 1–3 page orders in 24 hours
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    Sending U.S. documents to Norway?

    A U.S. document going to Norway is apostilled in the United States — the state Secretary of State, or the U.S. Department of State for federal documents — and translated where required.

    Sequence matters: when the original needs an apostille, obtain it before translation so the complete packet can be translated together.
    Check apostille requirements Read the official-use rules for Norway

    Common document types

    Popular Norwegian document translations

    The document types we certify most often — each with its own pricing and requirements page.

    01Birth certificateFødselsattestNames carry the Norwegian letters æ, ø, and å, reproduced exactly.See translation details 02Marriage certificateVigselsattestSee translation details 03DiplomaVitnemålSee translation details 04Academic transcriptKarakterutskriftSee translation details 05Police certificatePolitiattestSee translation details 06Divorce documentsSkilsmissebevillingSee translation details

    Avoid preventable delays

    What causes Norwegian document translations to be rejected?

    The mistakes we see most often on Norwegian documents — and what a correct certified translation does instead.

    1

    Norwegian letters æ, ø, å dropped from a name

    Flattening these letters changes the spelling and breaks the match with the passport.

    2

    Certificate of Accuracy missing

    The translation must carry a signed statement of accuracy identifying the translator.

    3

    Only part of the document translated

    The whole document, including stamps and seals, must be rendered.

    Clear per-page pricing

    What affects the cost and turnaround of your Norwegian document packet?

    A one-page attest is priced as a single page; multi-page records are priced by their page count. Standard translation delivery is 24 hours for most 1–3 page orders. Notarization, hard-copy mailing, and apostille service are priced separately because their timelines differ.

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    • Signed certification included
    • Complete translation of all visible text
    • Corrections included

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    Questions people ask before submitting

    What should I know about Norway document translation requirements?

    Do I need a state-authorized translator for a Norwegian document used in the U.S.?

    No. U.S. authorities do not require Norway's statsautorisert translatør. A certified English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy is what USCIS, WES, and ECE accept.

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    Is Norway in the Hague Apostille Convention?

    Yes, since 1983. A Norwegian public document used abroad is apostilled by the County Governor (Statsforvalteren) of the relevant county.

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    How are Norwegian letters handled in a translation?

    Names use æ, ø, and å. A certified translation reproduces them exactly, because dropping a letter changes the spelling and breaks the match with the passport.

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    Which languages do you translate?

    We translate Norwegian and 60+ other languages into English, each with a signed Certificate of Accuracy, for USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators.

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    Does WES accept a certified Norwegian transcript translation?

    Yes. WES and ECE accept a certified English translation submitted with the original vitnemål and karakterutskrift, preserving the grading scale.

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    How much does a Norwegian document translation cost?

    Pricing is per page. A one-page attest is a single page; multi-page records are priced by page count.

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    Can I translate my own Norwegian documents?

    No. USCIS and universities reject self-translation; an independent translator must complete and certify it.

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