Which documents need a sworn translation in Poland?

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Do all my foreign documents need a certified translation, or only some?

Auranik Consulting & Management · Accepted Answer

## Short answer
As a general rule, any document in a foreign language submitted to a Polish public authority needs to be translated by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) registered with the Ministry of Justice -- Polish public institutions generally only accept translations from this registered pool.

## What this depends on
This is a general default, and specific procedures may restate or narrow it. If the document is already in Polish, no translation is needed regardless of where it was issued.

## Official source
Polish Constitution Art. 27 (Polish as the official language) and established administrative practice.

## Related Auranik tool
The [Marriage Certificate / Apostille Checker](/poland/immigration/documents/marriage-certificate) flags translation status alongside authentication for your specific document.

Which documents need a sworn translation in Poland?

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