Certified Danish Document Translation

We translate all types of Danish documents including fødselsattester (birth certificates), fødsels- og dåbsattester (birth and baptism certificates), vielsesattester (marriage certificates), skilsmissebevillinger (divorce decrees), personattester (personal data certificates), straffeattester (criminal record certificates), academic diplomas and transcripts (eksamensbevis and karakterudskrift), employment contracts, court judgments, corporate documents from Erhvervsstyrelsen, and all other official Danish documents. All translations are certified and accepted by Danish and international authorities.

Yes. Our certified translations include a signed certification statement attesting to accuracy and completeness. Since Denmark abolished its state-authorized translator system on 1 January 2016, Danish authorities accept certified translations accompanied by a translator's declaration of accuracy. Our translations are accepted by Udlændingestyrelsen (the Danish Immigration Service), SIRI, Familieretshuset, Danish municipalities, and Danish courts, as well as by international authorities including USCIS, UK Visas and Immigration, and IRCC. Our current acceptance rate for Danish document translations is 98.5%.

No. Denmark abolished its state-authorized translator (statsautoriseret translatør) system on 1 January 2016 when the 1966 Act on State-Authorized Translators and Interpreters was repealed. Unlike Germany (beeidigte Übersetzer) or France (traducteur assermenté), Denmark no longer requires translations to be performed by a state-licensed translator. The Translatørforeningen (DACTI) now operates a private certification scheme for professional translators. Danish authorities accept certified translations with a signed declaration of accuracy from a qualified translator, making the process more flexible than in sworn-translator countries.

Standard certified translation of Danish documents is delivered within 4-6 business days. Express processing is available for 2-3 business days, and rush delivery within 24 hours is available for select single-page documents such as birth certificates and personattester. Turnaround begins after document review and payment confirmation. If apostille certification is also needed, allow an additional 5-7 business days for the Udenrigsministeriet Legalisation Office to process the apostille, or choose e-Apostille for eligible documents for near-instant processing.

We translate Danish documents into 100+ languages including English, German, Arabic, Swedish, Norwegian, French, Spanish, Turkish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and many more. We also translate documents from any language into Danish. The most requested language pair is Danish to English, followed by Danish to German and Danish to Arabic. All language pairs receive the same level of certified translation quality and certification.

Yes. USCIS accepts certified translations that include a signed certification statement from the translator or translation company attesting that the translation is complete and accurate. Our certified translations of Danish documents meet all USCIS requirements for immigration petitions, adjustment of status applications, naturalization, and visa processing. We include the translator's certification statement with every translation. Our current acceptance rate at USCIS for Danish document translations is consistent with our overall rate of 98.5% across all submissions.

For most purposes, a certified translation with a signed certification statement is sufficient. However, if your translation needs an apostille for use in another Hague Convention member country, the translation must first be notarized by a Danish notar (notary at the local byretten, or district court), who verifies the translator's identity and certifies the signature. The notarized translation is then submitted to the Udenrigsministeriet Legalisation Office for apostille. DoVisa coordinates the full notarization and apostille process upon request.

An apostille is a standardized certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Denmark acceded to the Convention on 30 October 2006, with entry into force on 29 December 2006. If you need to use your Danish document in another Convention member state, an apostille eliminates the need for further legalization. In Denmark, apostilles are issued exclusively by the Udenrigsministeriet (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Legalisation Office at a fee of 250 DKK per document. Standard processing takes 5-7 business days by post. Denmark also offers e-Apostille for digitally signed documents such as straffeattester. DoVisa handles the full apostille process.

Denmark offers e-Apostille (electronic apostille) for documents bearing a certified digital signature. Specifically, straffeattester (criminal record certificates) from the National Police and certain transcripts from the Erhvervsstyrelsen (Danish Business Authority) can be uploaded through the Udenrigsministeriet's online webshop and endorsed with an e-Apostille, which can be downloaded immediately. This is significantly faster than the physical apostille process. Note that e-Apostilles are not available for all document types — only those with verified digital signatures qualify. The receiving authority in the destination country determines whether it accepts e-Apostilles.

Our Danish certified translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger documents. Pricing varies based on document length, language pair, and processing speed selected. Express and rush service options are available for time-sensitive projects. Apostille processing through the Udenrigsministeriet is quoted separately, and e-Apostille for eligible documents is available at a different rate. Upload your documents on our order page to receive an instant, detailed quote before work begins — no hidden fees or obligations.

Yes, we translate handwritten Danish documents including older Folkekirken (Danish National Church) parish records, personal correspondence, and historical documents. Older Danish documents can present challenges due to Gothic script (fraktur), older orthographic conventions (such as the use of aa instead of å before the 1948 spelling reform), and ecclesiastical Latin terminology in church records. Our translators experienced with historical Danish documents can decipher and translate these accurately. For best results, provide the highest resolution scan possible and inform us of any context about the document's age or origin during upload.

You will receive your certified translation in two formats: a high-resolution PDF delivered to your email for immediate digital use, and a physical hard copy with the original signed certification shipped to your address via tracked PostNord (within Denmark and Scandinavia) or international courier. The PDF is suitable for online submissions, email attachments, and preliminary reviews. Many authorities accept the digital version, but some require the physical original with wet-ink signature. If apostille or e-Apostille certification is included, the authentication is attached to or embedded in the document accordingly.

A personattest (personal data certificate) is an extract from Denmark's CPR (Det Centrale Personregister) system showing key personal details including name, date of birth, CPR-nummer, civil status, and parentage. Since 2002, the personattest has replaced many functions of the traditional birth certificate in Denmark and is one of the most frequently translated Danish documents. It is issued by the municipal civil registration office or through the digital personregistrering.dk portal. Accurate translation of a personattest requires understanding of CPR-nummer formatting, Danish civil status terminology, and the specific data fields used in the Danish registration system.