# Sworn Translation Colombia

- Canonical page: https://translayte.com/certified-translations/colombia
- Last updated: 2026-09-18
- Provider: Translayte (BDXL Ltd, London; UK VAT GB119597575) · Order online: https://translayte.com/orders/create
- Also in: [sv](https://translayte.com/sv/certifierade-oversattningar/colombia.md)

Get official translations for Colombian visas, immigration, academic and legal procedures. Translayte provides official translations for Immigration, Notaries, and Universities, prepared by accredited translators for the relevant language pair.

- Translations prepared by Colombian official translators (traductores oficiales)
- Notarisation & Apostille Options Available
- Easy & Secure Online Ordering
- Transparent & Competitive Pricing
- Faster Delivery from 12 Hours
- 24/7 Support via Phone, Email & WhatsApp

## At a glance

- Service: Sworn Translator
- Languages: any → es-co (prices below are for en-gb → es-co; every other source language is priced on the quote endpoint)
- For use in: Colombia
- Price per page (a page is up to 250 words):
  - GBP 39.00 (32.50 + 20% VAT, UK customers) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=GBP
  - EUR 39.00 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=EUR
  - USD 41.27 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=USD
  - CAD 57.85 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=CAD
  - AUD 63.38 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=AUD
  - BRL 219.15 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=BRL
  - ZAR 662.26 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=ZAR
- Delivery: standard, or next day +25% and same day +100% on the translation line.
- Volume discounts: 5-9 pages 5%, 10-19 pages 10%, 20-29 pages 15%, 30-49 pages 20%, 50+ pages 25%.
- Currency and VAT: GBP for GB; EUR for AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, MC, NL, PT, SE, SI, SK; USD for US; AUD for AU; CAD for CA; BRL for BR; ZAR for ZA; anywhere else is priced in USD. GBP includes 20% UK VAT, which a valid non-UK VAT number removes; no other currency carries VAT.
- Quote API (no key): https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/quote?target_language=es-co&quantity=1&certification=sworn&country_of_use=CO (add source_language)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Traductor Oficial, and is it the Same as a Sworn Translator?

A traductor oficial is Colombia's legal term for what is often called a sworn translator elsewhere. The credential comes from passing an official exam under Article 33 of Law 962 of 2005, administered by the Universidad Nacional de Colombia or the Universidad de Antioquia, or from a valid pre-2005 Ministry of Justice resolution.

### Does the Cancillería Accredit my Translator?

The Cancillería does not accredit translators. Accreditation comes from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, the Universidad de Antioquia, or a pre-2005 Ministry of Justice resolution.

### Does my Translation Need an Apostille?

Translations do not need an apostille. The source document often needs an apostille if you need to use it outside Colombia in a country that is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.

### Why does the translator's signature need to go to a notary?

Under Article 6 of Resolution 1959 of 2020, the translator's signature must go to the notary so they can legally verify the identity of the person who signed the statement of accuracy. A notary must recognise or authenticate the translator's signature before you can request an apostille.

### Does the Apostille Certify the Translation Itself?

No. The apostille certifies the notary's signature, not the translator's signature and not the content of the translation.

### Do I Still Need to Apostille the Original Document?

Whether you need to apostille the original document depends on the issuing country and receiving authority requirements.

### How Long Does it Take, Including the Apostille?

Translation alone takes 12-24 hours, while notarial authentication and apostille take longer, since a notary and the Cancillería are both involved.

### Which Languages do you Cover for Official Translation Into Spanish?

We cover English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and other language pairs with accredited official translators.

## About this service

## Official Translations for Colombian Authorities

In Colombia, a traductor e intérprete oficial (a translator certified by examination) completes the official translation, signs, and stamps it. Official translators may qualify through the university examination system established under[Article 33 of Law 962 of 2005](https://www.funcionpublica.gov.co/eva/gestornormativo/norma.php?i=17004). The National University of Colombia (Universidad Nacional de Colombia) and the University of Antioquia (Universidad de Antioquia) administer this exam. Each issues a Certificate of Competency (certificado de idoneidad) to successful candidates for a specific language pair.​

Translators holding licences issued under the previous system before 2005 also remain recognised.​

Official translator qualifications are language-specific. A translator certified for English and Spanish is not automatically qualified to translate from Portuguese into Spanish. We ensure the translator assigned to your project is qualified for the required language combination. Every official translation bears the translator's seal and signature, along with the resolution or certificate number that verifies it.

## Who Accredits Official Translators in Colombia?

In Colombia, official translators (traductores oficiales) are accredited and certified by one of two main institutions:

- The National University of Colombia (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)
- The University of Antioquia (Universidad de Antioquia)

Translators who received a licence from the Ministry of Justice before 2005 also remain recognised.

### Where Will you use Your Translated Document?

| Your situation | What you may need |
| Foreign documents that need to be submitted for use in Colombia | Apostille/legalisation of the original where required, and an official Spanish translation. |
| Colombian documents you need to submit for use abroad. | Official translation, notarisation and an apostille/consular legalisation where required by the destination |
| Documents for a Colombian visa | Official Spanish translation where required and an apostille/consular legalisation of the foreign document(subject to applicable exceptions) |
| Documents for university/convalidation | Official translation where required, an apostille/consular legalisation and other institution-specific requirements |
| Documents for court/legal proceedings | Official translation and any additional formalities required by the court |

## Documents we Translate for Colombian Procedures

We translate documents from English and other official languages into Spanish with approved Colombian translators. Commonly requested document translations for Colombia are:

- Visa and migration: [Birth certificates](https://translayte.com/documents/birth-certificate), [marriage certificates](https://translayte.com/documents/marriage-certificate), and [police certificates](https://translayte.com/documents/police-certificate).
- Residency and citizenship: Civil registry documents, single status certificates, and income evidence.
- Property and business: Powers of attorney, company formation documents, contracts, and tax certificates.
- Academic: Degrees, [transcripts](https://translayte.com/documents/academic-transcript), and convalidation files for the Ministry of Education
- Legal: Court rulings, [divorce decrees](https://translayte.com/documents/divorce-document), and notarial deeds.
- Financial: Pension award letters, pension statements, employment contracts, salary certificates, and [bank statements](https://translayte.com/documents/bank-statement).
- Medical: Vaccination records, medical reports and clinical histories.

## Do I Need an Apostille for my Translation in Colombia?

You need an apostille on a foreign document for use in Colombia if it was issued by a country that is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. If the issuing country isn’t a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, you will need consular legalisation. The apostille or consular legalisation steps happen before the translation.

### If You're Using a Colombian Translation Abroad

The Colombian document may need an apostille if you need to use it in a country that is also a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention. Apply the apostille to the original document in Colombia before translating, according to the destination country's requirements.

### How it Works

- Upload a clear scan, photo or PDF of your document. Max file upload size: 100 MB
- Select Spanish and the other language you will be translating from or into.
- Select standard or expedited delivery and add notarial authentication or [apostille services](https://translayte.com/documents/apostille-translation-services) if required.
- Confirm your order and pay securely.
- Receive your completed official translation, prepared by a qualified official translator and delivered within your selected timeframe. You can request a PDF translation via email or a paper copy via courier service. Additional delivery time and fees may apply for paper copy delivery.

### ​What You Receive

Depending on the service selected, your order can include:

- Official Spanish translation of your document
- Translator's name and official qualification details
- Translator's signature and seal
- Translation date
- Required declaration/certification
- Digital PDF copy
- Notarial signature recognition, if requested
- An apostille, if requested

You can verify Colombian official translators through the relevant university records. We include the translator's qualification details with your completed translation so you can verify their status when required. ​

## Turnaround and Pricing

Translayte’s official translation services in Colombia are priced at $31.75 (100686.55 COP) per page, with a 12-24-hour turnaround time. Factors like language pair, document volume, complexity, urgency and additional certifications determine the final cost. You can [request a free quote](https://translayte.com/orders/create) to see the project cost before proceeding with your order.

## For agents

- Quote for this page, no key: GET https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/quote?target_language=es-co&certification=sworn&country_of_use=CO&currency=USD&quantity=1 (add source_language; add file_tokens from the documents endpoint to price the real pages)
- Order form pre-filled for this page: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-co&currency_code=USD
- API: documents POST https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/files · quote GET https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/quote · order POST https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/orders · coverage GET https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/coverage · OpenAPI https://translayte.com/.well-known/openapi.json
- MCP server, no key: POST https://translayte.com/mcp (tools get_coverage, get_quote, send_document, create_order, get_order_status) · manifest https://translayte.com/.well-known/mcp.json
- Site index for agents: https://translayte.com/llms.txt