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How do you become a sworn/certified translator in Italy/France?
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Trinidad Clares Flores
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Oct 10, 2014

Dear all,

I'm a Spanish national living in the UK and I know how the system works in both countries but I was wondering how do you become a sworn or certified translator in Italy and France?

Do you need specific qualifications or an exam (like in Spain)? Do you have to be officially authorised by the government?

Any information would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Trini
 
nordiste
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France
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France Oct 10, 2014

For France the first condition is to have your professional address in France and to work with the French language (into or from)

You must contact your local "Tribunal de Grande Instance" .
There no specific examination, you need to document your skills and experience.
There will be an investigation regarding social behaviour, former criminal convictions etc. If everything goes fine and they don't have already too much translators in your langage combination you will be... See more
For France the first condition is to have your professional address in France and to work with the French language (into or from)

You must contact your local "Tribunal de Grande Instance" .
There no specific examination, you need to document your skills and experience.
There will be an investigation regarding social behaviour, former criminal convictions etc. If everything goes fine and they don't have already too much translators in your langage combination you will beregistered on a court's list for 5 years.

More information on the SFT website (in French)
http://www.sft.fr/faq-experts-de-justice.html#.VDfPERainAo



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Laetitia Paris
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France
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Member (2014)
English to French
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New SFT publication Oct 10, 2014

Hello,

The SFT also recently published a book that you might find useful. Here is the link
http://www.sft.fr/vade-mecum-eti.html#.VDff-R2cfIc

Laetitia
 


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