Document translation from English and into English in Poland

Which type of English translation to choose

Written, sworn and medical translation and interpreting serve different needs. You can request urgent handling for any service.

1. 01

   Written translation of documents and texts

   For documents, letters, business materials and personal texts. Specify the source and target languages, intended use and preferred delivery format.

2. 02

   Sworn translation

   If the recipient specifically requires a sworn translation, see the detailed service conditions. Attach the organisation’s requirements to your request. More about sworn translation

3. 03

   Medical translation

   Discharge summaries, test results and reports translated from or into English. Specify the purpose and send the complete set of documents. We agree standard or sworn formatting based on the recipient’s requirements. Medical document translation

4. 04

   Interpreting

   For meetings, consultations or negotiations. Provide the participants’ languages, date, address or online format and expected duration. Request an interpreter

English translation for Poland and other countries

Start with the recipient when choosing the translation format: which country and institution are you submitting documents to? Send a link to its instructions or an email setting out the requirements.

1. 01

   From English — for submission in Poland

   For a diploma, certificate or other document, specify the Polish institution and the purpose of submission. Check which language it accepts and whether it requires sworn translation. Tell us whether you need an electronic file, a paper copy or both.

2. 02

   Into English — for an overseas recipient

   Specify the country and organisation, even if you have already chosen the target language. Attach its requirements for certification and the translator. We will agree the format for this task: the rules of one university, consulate or authority should not be applied to another.

3. 03

   Certified translation or sworn translation?

   Check the exact wording in the recipient’s instructions. For example, GOV.UK describes certified translations with confirmation of accuracy, the date, the translator’s name and contact details. If Polish sworn translation is required, check the translator in the Polish Ministry of Justice register.

If you do not yet know the requirements, first ask the recipient about the language, certification and submission format. This helps us agree the order before translation begins.

Medical translation from and into English

We translate discharge summaries, reports and test results. Tell us who needs the translation: a doctor before a consultation, another clinic after treatment or an organisation receiving your documents.

1. 01

   Before a consultation or treatment

   Ask the clinic which language and documents it needs. Send readable pages and attachments, including tables of test results. Give the consultation date and mark the files that need to be prepared first.

2. 02

   After treatment or examinations

   Send the complete discharge summaries, reports and test results you received. Specify the target language and who will receive the translation. If some documents are in another language, add them to your request for a separate assessment.

3. 03

   Documents or help during an appointment?

   Send files to request translation of medical documents. If you need an interpreter at a consultation, give the participants’ languages, date, time, location or online format and duration. Written translation and attendance at a meeting are agreed as separate tasks.

We will agree the volume, deadline and delivery format after reviewing the documents. If the recipient requires sworn translation, attach its requirements to your request.

What to check before translating English documents

Before sending materials, check that the document set is complete, personal details are spelt correctly and the source document is suitable for the translation.

1. 01

   Check the complete document set

   Include all pages, reverse sides with markings, attachments and any apostille. Specify the language of each file: some documents may be in a language other than English. If you only need certain sections translated, mark them and send the complete document for assessment.

2. 02

   Check the spelling of names

   Tell us how your name and surname appear in Latin characters in your passport and previously submitted documents. Highlight discrepancies, a change of surname or different spellings. We will agree how to render personal details before translation begins.

3. 03

   Agree the source document

   Readable scans or photos are suitable for a quote. Before completing the order, we will check whether the chosen format requires a copy or an original. Attach the recipient’s requirements: a quote based on a scan does not confirm that this source is suitable for final submission.

How to check English translation quality

Assess the actual result and the review process. The name of a tool or the way a translator works does not by itself establish translation quality.

1. 01

   Compare with the original

   Before using a translation, check that the text is complete and verify names, numbers, dates and terminology in context. A machine-generated draft also needs substantive review.

2. 02

   Who checks the result

   At Translate Service, another sworn translator additionally reviews every completed written translation. This is included in every written order at no extra charge.

3. 03

   Agree the terms

   Specify the languages, purpose, volume, output format, price and deadline. If sworn certification is required, check the translator’s authorisation in the official register.