How much does certified German translation cost?

Settlement page from 40 PLN net. Zulassungsbescheinigung Part I: 65–75 PLN, Part II: 80–100 PLN, Kaufvertrag: 80–120 PLN, Geburtsurkunde: 80 PLN, Arbeitszeugnis: 80–150 PLN. 2-doc vehicle bundle ~130 PLN, 3-doc bundle ~150 PLN.

What do we translate most often from German?

Vehicle documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung Parts I and II, Fahrzeugbrief, Kaufvertrag, purchase invoice), civil registry, employment certificates (Arbeitszeugnis), employment contracts, company documents (Handelsregisterauszug), school certificates (Zeugnis), Führerschein.

Is translating only the front of the vehicle certificate enough for registration?

No. The Vehicle Registration Office requires translation of the full Zulassungsbescheinigung Parts I and II, both sides — including stamps, annotations, cancellations and reverse-side entries. Missing reverse is the top reason translations are rejected.

Is a scan enough for a quote?

Yes, a legible scan of both sides is enough. For vehicle documents make sure border stamps and fee annotations are visible.

How long does German translation take?

Standard 1–2 business days. Full vehicle bundle next day. Express same day if the scan arrives before 10 AM.

Do we translate documents from Austria and Switzerland?

Yes — Austrian and Swiss documents follow the same procedure. Austrian Zulassungsschein/Typenschein and Swiss Fahrzeugausweis have different formats than the German Zulassungsbescheinigung; translations preserve issuing authority names (Bezirkshauptmannschaft, Straßenverkehrsamt).

Sworn Translator — German (Warsaw): Car Import, Civil Registry, Employment Docs

A sworn German translator in Warsaw mainly handles imports of cars from Germany/Austria/Switzerland, civil registry, and work certificates. At 100 AT 1–2 business days standard, from 40 PLN net per page, same-day express.

When do you need a sworn German translator?

Most common: vehicle registration from DACH (Zulassungsbescheinigung I and II, Kaufvertrag), civil registry, Arbeitszeugnis, employment contracts, Handelsregister extracts, Zeugnis, Führerschein conversion.

How much does it cost?

Settlement page from 40 PLN net. 2-doc vehicle bundle ~130 PLN, 3-doc ~150 PLN. Express +50%.

Document	Price (gross)	Turnaround
Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I	65–75 PLN	1 day
Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II	80–100 PLN	1 day
Kaufvertrag	80–120 PLN	1 day
2-doc bundle (vehicle registration)	~130 PLN	1–2 days
Geburtsurkunde / Heiratsurkunde	80–90 PLN	1–2 days
Arbeitszeugnis	80–150 PLN	1–2 days
Führerschein	75 PLN	1 day
Same-day express	+50%	same day

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What we translate most often

Vehicle documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung, Fahrzeugbrief, Kaufvertrag), civil registry (Geburtsurkunde, Heiratsurkunde, Sterbeurkunde), Arbeitszeugnis and employment contracts, Handelsregisterauszug, Zeugnis (Abitur), Führerschein. Cross-links: birth certificate, business documents.

How long does it take?

Standard 1–2 days. Full vehicle bundle next day. Express same day if scan arrives before 10 AM.

How to order

Send a legible scan, both sides for Zulassungsbescheinigung.
Receive quote and turnaround.
Accept.
Collect in person, by courier, post or as PDF with qualified e-signature.

Pitfalls and notes

Missing reverse side of Zulassungsbescheinigung is the top reason for office rejections.
Old Fahrzeugbrief (pre-2005) is a large green document; newer cars use Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II.
Austrian Typenschein (pre-2005) contains technical fields preserved verbatim.
Arbeitszeugnis grading code (sehr gut → ungenügend) is kept in original form — Polish offices know the convention.