FAQ: Do you have questions about testaments and their translation? You can find the most important answers here:

Do you have questions about testament translation for Germany?

• + Do I need a certified translation for a testament?

  An attestation clause legally assures the accuracy of the translation. Authorities, offices and even some companies actually require a translation with certification.

Do you have questions about testament translation for abroad?

• + Is the (certified) translation also recognised abroad?

  By the way, our translations are certified by translators who are sworn in by a court in Germany and are standardly accepted abroad. If you are unsure whether our translations are accepted, please contact the local authority directly to find out which requirements apply in your case.

• + What do I have to pay attention to when having a testament translated for a foreign country?

  If you have to submit the translation to the consulate, make sure you check whether the translation is to be done explicitly by a translator registered at the consulate. The consulate will be happy to give you information on this.

Do you have questions about the ordering/translation process for testaments?

• + When will I receive my translation?

  lingoking offers you various options: "Standard shipping" takes 3 to 5 business days. With "express delivery", the translator will complete the translation within 2 to 3 working days. Certified translations are then handed over to Deutsche Post and it takes approximately 2 more business days until you receive your translation. You will receive the tracking number via your personal login area. Please note that we have no influence on the delivery time from the time of handover to Deutsche Post.

• + What does the translation of a testament cost?

  lingoking translates all types of documents and certifies the translation. The certified translation of a testament usually follows a standard price as the length does not vary. We offer translation of testaments starting from 77.50 euros. For a small surcharge, you can also order additional certified copies and an additional digital version. You will receive your certified translation not only by post, but also digitally as a scan. In addition, our express translation service is also available to you if you need it very fast.
  
  

  Let the lingoking price calculator show you the exact costs for the translation of your testament now. The best thing is: With us, you can also order the translation straight away. At lingoking, we guarantee the highest quality, fast implementation and your complete satisfaction — all at an unbeatable price.

• + Into which languages can I have a testament translated?

  We translate testaments into German as well as into any other desired language. No matter whether French, Russian, Polish, English, Romanian, Italian, Turkish or Farsi. Naturally by sworn specialist translators with the relevant industry knowledge!

• + What are the advantages of the lingoking translation service?

  Order your translation easily online in just a few clicks. A copy of the testament (e.g. scan) is sufficient for the translation, we do not need the original.

• + Who translates wills? Who has access to the documents?

  Your translation will be carried out exclusively by trained translators who are sworn in Germany. This ensures that your translation is recognized by all government offices and authorities. Only our translators will have access to your personal documents. Discretion and security are very important to us, which is why the encryption and upload in the digital order process also follow the highest security levels.

• + What is a certified translation?

  A certified translation is the translation of an official document, provided with the translator's attestation clause. Such a translation can only be carried out by court sworn translators. The translator confirms the accuracy of the translation with his/her signature, stamp and attestation clause. The authenticity of the translation is thus guaranteed in a legally binding manner. When you order your translation from lingoking, we guarantee that the translation will be done by a court sworn translator.
  
  Additional quality assurance is provided by the 4-eyes principle — as well as our certification according to the European quality standard DIN EN ISO 17100 for translation services. If you need to get it done quickly, we also offer an express service that allows you to meet even the tightest deadlines. Of course, we will treat your documents confidentially!