When back in 2007, aged 42, I decided to work as a freelance translator in the legal sector, I was convinced that well-established work experience and mental eclecticism would pave the way to a rapid and easy career as a successful professional.

I was wrong: the knowledge acquired through translating contracts or corporate documents over the years was very limited compared to the vastness of the legal sector and its various branches, of common law and civil law.

And yet, law has nurtured my passion and respect for its social, historic, philosophic and economic importance, and for its strong logical approach to dealing with and governing all human activities.

FAQ

What is a Sworn Translation?

A “sworn translation” or “certified translation” – is a declaration made by the translator before a court, where he/she certifies conformity of the translation to the original document. This type of translation is usually required for certificates, educational qualifications, corporate documents, notary deeds and whenever a translation requires to be legal and official.

The translator takes civil and penal responsibility for what has been translated.

Court of Milan requires that declaration be attached to the original document and to the document translated to form one single document. A €16,00 revenue stamp is placed on every 4 pages of the translated document, including the sworn statement form (and in any event every 100 lines).

In some cases, as provided for by the law, revenue stamps are not required for the translation of documents such as: adoptions, applications for grants, separation or divorce petitions, work-related and welfare lawsuits, etc.. The law criteria governing the exemption will be written on the deed.

What is a Legalized Translation?

Legalization is the next step forward after asseveration, and consists in the official certification at the international level of documents to be used abroad. Legalization certifies the legal status of the clerk of the court responsible for signing a document and the validity of his/her signature.

The Prefecture – Territorial Government Office certifies signatures on deeds and documents produced in Italy to make them valid for use abroad.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Ms. Cutrupi did a fantastic job translating my divorce sentence. She was extremely fast, professional, pleasant to work with and charged me a very honest price even though the assignment also required taking the time to go to the Court House to notarise the document… She demonstrated a profound expertise of the English language at mother-tongue level by delivering — in no time at all — a perfectly redacted document which validates her extensive knowledge in the English legal field.”

    Alexandra Motta-Freeman
    Interpreter and translator

  • “Caterina is highly reliable and competent. Working with her has been a very positive experience and I recommend her professional expertise.”

    Oscar Romagnone
    Legal translator

  • “A trustworthy, polite and highly professional translator. Very satisfied.”

    Paolo Buratta
    IBE traduzioni

  • “I have always found the service provided to be of high quality, with delivery to required deadlines.”

    Francesca Dattola
    Senior AVP, Client Relations - AllianceBernstein Limited

  • “I would like to thank Caterina for your assistance in a matter of the utmost urgency and confidentiality. Once again, many thanks!”

    Tiziana Macchi
    Legal Assistant, Guess Europe Sarl

  • “I have been working with Caterina Cutrupi on several occasions since 2010, entrusting her with complex and difficult translations in the legal/financial sector and have always been satisfied with her level of service”.

    Avv. Antonio Ferrari
    Studio Legale & Compliance

  • “I relied on Caterina Cutrupi’s expertise for the urgent translation of an important technical document. The end result was excellent and the document delivered before the deadline. I am grateful to Caterina Cutrupi for her highly professional and quality oriented approach to her job”.

    Micaela Masella
    Head of External Relations, Centro Studi Coreografici Teatro Carcano