Certified Italian Document Translation

No. DoVisa provides certified translations for international use. An Italian traduzione giurata (sworn translation, also called traduzione asseverata or asseverazione) is a specific legal procedure where a translator appears in person at the Ufficio Asseverazioni of a Tribunale, swears an oath (giuramento) before a cancelliere that the translation is faithful, and the translation is registered with revenue stamps. This procedure is required by Italian domestic authorities including the Comune, Prefettura, Questura, and Tribunale. DoVisa's certified translations are designed for a different purpose: they are accepted by USCIS, the UK Home Office, Canada IRCC, and Australian DHA — authorities that do not require the Italian sworn translation procedure.

We translate all types of Italian documents including certificati di nascita (birth certificates), certificati di matrimonio (marriage certificates), certificati di morte (death certificates), certificati di stato di famiglia (family status certificates), certificati del casellario giudiziale (criminal record certificates), diplomi di laurea (university degrees), diplomi di maturità (high school diplomas), patenti di guida (driver's licenses), certificati di residenza (residence certificates), and notarial deeds. All translations are certified and accepted by international government agencies.

It depends on where the translated document will be submitted. If you are submitting translated Italian documents to USCIS, the UK Home Office, Canada IRCC, Australian immigration, or New Zealand immigration, a certified translation from DoVisa is fully accepted — no traduzione giurata is required. However, if you need to submit a translated foreign document to an Italian domestic authority (Comune, Prefettura, Questura, Tribunale), a traduzione giurata with in-person asseverazione at an Italian court is required. Italy's system is unique in that no formal translator qualification is required — the legal validity comes from the court oath procedure, not the translator's credentials.

Yes. Italy was one of the original signatories of the Hague Apostille Convention, having signed on 15 December 1961. Italy ratified the Convention on 13 December 1977, and it entered into force on 11 February 1978. Italian documents bearing an apostille are recognized in all 125+ Convention member states without further legalization. Italy designates two competent authorities: the Prefettura for administrative and civil status documents, and the Procura della Repubblica for judicial and notarial documents.

Standard certified translation is delivered within 4-6 business days. Express processing is available for 2-3 business days, and rush delivery within 24 hours for select single-page document types such as birth, marriage, and death certificates. Apostille processing through the Prefettura or Procura della Repubblica adds an additional 5-15 business days depending on the specific office's workload. DoVisa provides real-time status updates throughout the process.

We offer Italian translation to and from 100+ languages. The most common pairs include Italian to English, Italian to German, Italian to French, Italian to Spanish, Italian to Portuguese, Italian to Arabic, Italian to Chinese, and Italian to Japanese. We also handle translations from other languages into Italian. Each translation is handled by a specialist with expertise in both the source and target language as well as the specific document type.

Yes. USCIS requires certified translations with a translator's certificate of accuracy — DoVisa's certified translations meet this standard for all immigration application types including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization. The UK Home Office (UKVI) requires professional translations with the translator's credentials, a signed statement of accuracy, contact details, and date — our translations include all required elements. Neither USCIS nor UKVI requires an Italian traduzione giurata. Our certified Italian translations are also accepted by Canada IRCC, Australian DHA, and New Zealand Immigration.

For most international immigration applications, DoVisa's certified translation alone is sufficient — USCIS, the UK Home Office, Canada IRCC, and Australian DHA do not require additional notarization beyond the translator's certification statement. However, some receiving institutions (certain universities, professional licensing boards, or specific legal proceedings) may request notarized translations. DoVisa offers optional notarization as an add-on service. For use within Italy, the domestic traduzione giurata process at a Tribunale serves as Italy's form of official authentication.

An apostille is an international certification under the Hague Convention that verifies the authenticity of a public document for use in another member country. Italy issues apostilles through two authorities: the Prefettura handles administrative documents (birth, marriage, death certificates, residency documents), while the Procura della Repubblica handles judicial and notarial documents (criminal records, court judgments, notarial deeds). Whether you need an apostille depends on the receiving country's requirements — many immigration authorities accept certified translations without an apostille, but some legal and educational institutions require it. DoVisa can coordinate apostille processing through the appropriate Italian authority.

DoVisa's Italian translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger projects. Pricing varies based on document length, language pair, and processing speed. Express and rush service options are available for time-sensitive projects. Apostille processing through the Prefettura or Procura della Repubblica is quoted separately. Upload your documents on our order page to receive an instant, detailed quote — no hidden fees.

Yes. Many older Italian civil status documents, especially those issued before the 1990s, contain handwritten entries. Records from Comuni in smaller Italian towns may include handwritten annotations, stamps, and abbreviations specific to Italian civil registration practice. Our translators are experienced with historical Italian handwriting styles and administrative abbreviations. For best results, upload the highest-resolution scan possible. If any text is illegible, our team will contact you before proceeding to ensure accuracy.

You will receive your certified translation as a high-resolution PDF delivered via email — suitable for immediate digital submission to immigration authorities, universities, and employers. The PDF includes the full certified translation with the translator's credentials, signature, and certification statement. A signed hard copy is also shipped via tracked international courier for authorities that require original documents. If you ordered an apostille, the apostilled document is included with the hard copy shipment.