{"id":13980,"date":"2026-01-13T14:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online-translation.dk\/?p=13980"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:55:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:55:55","slug":"maskinoversaettelser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online-translation.dk\/en\/maskinoversaettelser\/","title":{"rendered":"Maskinovers\u00e6ttelser"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13980\" class=\"elementor elementor-13980\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ae878a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16ae878a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc2c8d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7dc2c8d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bb4446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77bb4446\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ap_YJkdXtEY?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><br><\/iframe><\/p><p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"403\"><br>When documents are used in legal, official or international contexts, <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"228\">authorized translation<\/strong> &#8211; also known as <strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"275\">certified translation<\/strong> &#8211; is often a mandatory requirement. It&#8217;s not just about correct language, but about <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"402\">legal validity, documentation and trust<\/strong>. <\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"598\">In this blog post, you&#8217;ll get a comprehensive overview of what authorized (certified) translations are, when they are needed, and how the process works &#8211; for both businesses and individuals.<br><br><\/p><h2>1. What is an authorized (certified) translation?<b><br><\/b><\/h2><p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"886\">An <strong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"693\">authorized translation<\/strong> is a translation performed by a <strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"778\">certified \/ state-authorized translator<\/strong> who confirms with name, stamp and signature that the translation is correct and true to the original document.<\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"920\">The terms are often used synonymously:<\/p><ul data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1019\"><li data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"951\"><p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"951\"><strong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"951\">Authorized translation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"983\"><p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"983\"><strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"983\">Certified translation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1019\"><p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1019\"><strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1019\">State-authorized translation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1199\">What they all have in common is that the translation has <strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1100\">official and legal validity<\/strong> and is accepted by authorities, courts, educational institutions and international organizations.<br><br><strong> <\/strong><\/p><h2>2. Why choose certified translations?<br><br><\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1278\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\">  Legal validity<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1411\">Certified translations ensure that documents are accepted in official and legal contexts &#8211; both in Denmark and internationally.<br><br><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1445\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\">  Specialized expertise<\/h3><p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1574\">Translations are carried out by certified translators with industry knowledge, such as legal, education, technical or immigration.<br><br><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1611\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\">  Accuracy and credibility<\/h3><p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1709\">Even small linguistic errors can have big consequences. Authorized translations minimize the risk. <br><br><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1752\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\">  International business benefits<\/h3><p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1841\">Proper documentation strengthens trust, compliance and collaboration across borders.<br><br><\/p><h2>3. When is an authorized\/certified translation necessary?<\/h2><p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2024\">Authorized translations are typically used in situations where <strong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2023\">accuracy and documentation are crucial<\/strong>:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2050\"><br>Legal documents<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2115\"><li data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2065\"><p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2065\">Contracts<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2081\"><p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2081\">Wills and testaments<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2096\"><p data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2096\">Powers of attorney<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2115\"><p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2115\">Court documents<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2182\">Here, mistakes aren&#8217;t just impractical &#8211; they can be legally critical.<br><br><\/p><h3 data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2210\">Education applications<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2266\"><li data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2230\"><p data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2230\">Examination certificates<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2243\"><p data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2243\">Diplomas<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2266\"><p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2266\">Transcripts<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2348\">Without an authorized translation, you risk rejection from foreign institutions.<br><br><\/p><h3 data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2375\">Immigration and residency<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2464\"><li data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2383\"><p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2383\">Passport<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2403\"><p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2403\">Birth certificates<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2423\"><p data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2423\">Marriage certificates<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2443\"><p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2443\">Criminal records<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2464\"><p data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2464\">Visa applications<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2542\">Immigration authorities almost always require <strong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2541\">certified translations<\/strong>.<br><br><\/p><h2>4. Typical documents for authorized translation<\/h2><p data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2721\">Authorized translations are often used for documents where <strong data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2700\">legal requirements and international standards<\/strong> must be met, such as<\/p><ul data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2846\"><li data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2744\"><p data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2744\">Legal agreements<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2768\"><p data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2768\">Official certificates<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2794\"><p data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2794\">Academic documents<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2816\"><p data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2816\">Government documents<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2846\"><p data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2846\">International contracts<br><br><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>5. The process for an authorized translation<\/h2><p data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2956\">A professional process ensures both quality and validity:<\/p><ol><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3431\"><li data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3054\"><p data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3054\"><strong data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2989\">Receiving documents<\/strong><br data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"2992\">You send the document and state the purpose of the translation.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3143\"><p data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3143\"><strong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3073\">Evaluation<\/strong><br data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3076\">A certified translator assesses complexity, language and requirements.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3241\"><p data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3241\"><strong data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3164\">Translation<\/strong><br data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\">The document is translated accurately with a focus on legal and professional terms.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3326\"><p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3326\"><strong data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3266\">Quality control<\/strong><br data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3269\">The translation is reviewed for accuracy and consistency.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3431\"><p data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3431\"><strong data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3360\">Certification and delivery<\/strong><br data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3363\">The translation is delivered with stamp, signature and declaration if applicable.<br><br><\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><h2>6. Apostille and legalization &#8211; what does it mean?<b><br><\/b><\/h2><p data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3576\">Many international contexts require more than just a certified translation.<br><br><\/p><h3 data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3593\">Apostille<\/h3><p data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3736\">An apostille is a simplified authentication under <strong data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3670\">the Hague Convention<\/strong> and is used between member countries to confirm the authenticity of the document.<br><br><\/p><h3 data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3761\">Full legalization<\/h3><p data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3840\">If the document is to be used in a country outside of the Hague Convention, it is often required:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3964\"><li data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3882\"><p data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3882\">Approval from national authorities<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3915\"><p data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3915\">Embassy\/consulate stamping<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3964\"><p data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3964\">Authorized translation as part of the process<br><br><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>7. Global network and advanced quality assurance?<b><br><\/b><\/h2><p data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4078\">Hos <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">OnLine Translation<\/span><\/span> we work with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4246\"><li data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4131\"><p data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4131\"><strong data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4129\">Certified translators in over 100 languages<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4199\"><p data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4199\"><strong data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4197\">Advanced translation memories and terminology tools<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4246\"><p data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4246\"><strong data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4244\">Consistent quality and high data security<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4316\">That means fast delivery &#8211; without compromising on precision.<br><br><\/p><h2>8. OnLine Translation as your partner in authorized translations?<b><br><\/b><\/h2><p data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4605\">Whether you represent a business, an educational institution or are dealing with private documents, authorized (certified) translations are an <strong data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4604\">investment in credibility, compliance and future success<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4617\">We ensure:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4742\"><li data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4652\"><p data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4652\">Legally valid translations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4685\"><p data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4685\">Fast and reliable delivery<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4742\"><p data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4742\">Professional advice on apostille and legalization<br><br><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong> <\/strong><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\">  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #344b6d; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #344b6d; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/online-translation.dk\/en\/translations\/authorized-translations\/\">Read more about authorized translation<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\">  <span style=\"color: #344b6d;\">Contact us to hear more at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"tel:+4576339000\">+45 76339000<\/a><\/span> or contact us at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:online@online-translation.dk\">online@online-translation.dk<\/a><br><\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a97f34c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a97f34c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:100,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When documents are used in legal, official or international contexts, authorized translation &#8211; also known as certified translation &#8211; is often a mandatory requirement. 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