Schweiz
2 translation agencies compared · updated September 2026
Switzerland has no nationwide register of sworn translators (except in the cantons of Geneva and Neuchatel). Instead, a qualified translator prepares the translation with a statement of accuracy, which a notary public then certifies -- it is this notarization that makes the translation officially valid. Depending on the destination country, an apostille or consular legalisation may also be required for use abroad.
The most commonly certified documents are birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, driving licences, immigration paperwork, contracts, and commercial register extracts. The job title translator is not legally protected in Switzerland, which makes choosing a provider with demonstrable experience and a correct notarization process especially important.
As a country with four national languages (German, French, Italian, Romansh) and a highly international economy, Switzerland has continuous demand for multilingual business documentation; Zurich serves as the main hub for international corporate and legal paperwork.
Sorvenio lists providers with a demonstrable, dedicated presence in the Swiss market and existing international partner programs.
2 of 2 providers in Schweiz
Day Translations is an international translation agency with a broad range of languages, active in legal, medical and business translation.
Translayte specialises in sworn and certified document translations for immigration, legal and business purposes, with translators active in multiple countries.
Except in the cantons of Geneva and Neuchatel, there is no state register of sworn translators; instead the translation is certified by a notary public, which gives it official validity.
Regulations in Schweiz
Certification runs via notarization (no nationwide register of sworn translators except in Geneva/Neuchatel); this does not affect comparison or lead-gen platforms.