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Official Document Translation & Legalisation Map

Interactive index of country-specific requirements for certified translations, sworn translations, apostilles, and consular legalization for official submissions worldwide.

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Italy

Notarised translation standard

Requirements Summary

Apostille required
Required for foreign documents before translation and asseveration
Who can translate
Any competent adult, provided the translation is sworn before a judicial authority
Accepted languages
Italian
Legalization agency
Italian Public Prosecutor’s Office (Procura della Repubblica) / Prefecture (for apostilles)
Official guidelines
Italian Ministry of Justice – Asseveration of Translations
Important: If an apostille or legalisation is required, it must be obtained before the translation is sworn (asseverated) in Italy.
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Detailed Guidelines

Who can translate

Italy does not maintain a national registry of sworn translators. A translation may be carried out by any competent adult who is not a party to the document. The translation becomes legally valid only after it has been sworn under oath (giuramento) before a judicial authority, typically at a Tribunale (Civil Court) or before a Giudice di Pace (Justice of the Peace).

What makes a translation official

An official translation in Italy is known as a traduzione asseverata. It must include:
  • The original document (or certified copy)
  • The complete translation
  • A sworn statement signed by the translator before a court official
    • The oath confirms that the translation is accurate and complete.

    Documents from abroad

    Foreign documents intended for submission to Italian authorities must first be apostilled or legalised in the country of origin. Only after this step should the document be translated and asseverated before a competent Italian court.

    Legal basis

    The asseveration process is governed by Italian procedural law and court regulations. Sworn statements are administered by judicial offices, and the oath is formally recorded in accordance with Italian civil procedure.