Sworn translation of birth certificate to submit in Cyprus

In general

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In Cyprus the translation must be signed by an ορκωτός μεταφραστής (sworn translator) (Government of Cyprus). Check in the official register that the translator is authorised.

Who can sign it: ορκωτός μεταφραστής (sworn translator) of Cyprus
Source:: Source: Información oficial sobre traductores jurados; Checked against the source on November 11, 2026

Guide for Cyprus

If the document was issued by another EU country

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For this document, Cyprus must accept the certified translation made by a qualified person in the EU country that issued it. First, ask about the EU standard multilingual form: it often avoids the need to translate the document.

Who can sign it: A sworn translator from the country that issued the document or an ορκωτός μεταφραστής (sworn translator) of Cyprus
Source:: Source: Reglamento (UE) 2016/1191, art. 6.2; Checked against the source on November 11, 2026

We summarise each country’s rules and link to the source. This does not replace checking with the authority that will receive the document.