# Sworn Translation Peru

- Canonical page: https://translayte.com/certified-translations/peru
- Last updated: 2026-09-18
- Provider: Translayte (BDXL Ltd, London; UK VAT GB119597575) · Order online: https://translayte.com/orders/create
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Get sworn document translations for use in Peru. We translate documents into Spanish or from Spanish into other languages for immigration, education, legal, business and official procedures. Our sworn translations meet the requirements of Peruvian government authorities, universities, courts, notaries and other institutions.​

- Translations by Authorised Peruvian Translators
- Delivery From 12 hours
- Notarial Authentication and Apostille
- Order Online From Anywhere
- Digital Delivery Available
- 24/7 Support via Phone, Email & WhatsApp

## At a glance

- Service: Sworn Translator
- Languages: any → es-pe (prices below are for en-gb → es-pe; every other source language is priced on the quote endpoint)
- For use in: Peru
- 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-pe&currency_code=GBP
  - EUR 39.00 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-pe&currency_code=EUR
  - USD 41.27 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-pe&currency_code=USD
  - CAD 57.85 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-pe&currency_code=CAD
  - AUD 63.38 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-pe&currency_code=AUD
  - BRL 219.15 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-pe&currency_code=BRL
  - ZAR 662.26 (no VAT) · order: https://translayte.com/orders/create?translate_from=en-gb&translate_to=es-pe&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-pe&quantity=1&certification=sworn&country_of_use=PE (add source_language)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Traductor Público Juramentado?

A Traductor Público Juramentado is a professional accredited by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to produce official written translations.

### Do I Always Need a Sworn Translation for a Peruvian Government Procedure?

No. For administrative procedures before Peruvian public authorities, Article 41.1.2 of Law 27444 allows a simple translation.

### What is the Difference Between a Certified and an Official Translation in Peru?

A qualified professional translator produces a certified translation and can be validated through the Colegio de Traductores del Perú. A Traductor Público Juramentado produces an official translation and has the legal status provided under Peru's TPJ framework.

### Which Languages Have Sworn Translators in Peru?

The MRE currently lists sworn translators for nine languages. The directory is updated periodically, so check the current MRE list for your language.

### What Happens if There is no Sworn Translator for my Language?

The appropriate route depends on the language and the receiving authority's requirements. Peru has provisions for special translation arrangements where a standard sworn translator route is unavailable.

### Does my Translation Need an Apostille?

Not always. The requirement depends on where the document was issued, where it will be used and what the receiving authority requires.

### Should I Apostille my Foreign Document Before or After Translating it?

Where an apostille is required on a foreign document for use in Peru, obtaining the apostille before translation is generally the safer sequence. This ensures the translator can translate the complete document, including the apostille, without needing a second translation later.

### How Much Does a Sworn Translation Cost in Peru?

Our sworn translation rates in Peru start from $41.27 (138.35 SOL) per page. Language, length, complexity, and turnaround time determine the final cost.

## About this service

## Which Type of Translation do You Need in Peru?

In Peru, legal, governmental or academic documents often require a certified or an official (sworn) translation. A certified translation is produced by a Traductor Colegiado Certificado registered with the Colegio de Traductores del Perú (CTP). In contrast, an official/sworn translation is produced by a Traductor Público Juramentado (TPJ) appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, for administrative procedures before Peruvian public authorities, Article 41.1.2 of Law 27444 allows a simple translation.

| You need | Translation type | Who produces it | Common use |
| A translation for a Peruvian administrative procedure that accepts a simple translation | Simple | Any person fluent in the language. The translation doesn’t require certification. The applicant or a third party can do it. The person performing the translation must be clearly identified and must sign the document. | Many administrative procedures |
| A translation certified by the College of Translators of Peru (Colegio de Traductores del Perú) | Certified | A qualified professional translator registered with the Colegio de Traductores del Perú | Institutional, academic and other official processes where certification is required |
| An official translation with public faith | Official / sworn | A Sworn Public Translator appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Traductor Público Juramentado) | Procedures requiring an official translation |
| A language or situation covered by Peru's special-translator framework | Special | A qualified special translator under the applicable rules | Certain less common language requirements |

## ​What is a Traductor Público Juramentado in Peru?

A Traductor Público Juramentado (certified/sworn public translator) in Peru is an official translator appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores) to produce official, legally valid translations of documents.​

Under the current framework, the Ministry accredits TPJs through a selection process. A certified public translator does not work for the Ministry and has no employment relationship with it. They are independent professionals who provide their translation services directly to customers.​

A certified public translator can produce official translations from a foreign language into Spanish or from Spanish into a foreign language. The Ministry's current guidance also states that a TPJ may work in one or more languages and in one or both translation directions.​

The[MRE currently lists TPJs](https://www.gob.pe/institucion/rree/colecciones/60818-directorio-de-traductores-publicos-del-peru) for nine languages: German, Chinese, French, English, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese and Russian. Sworn public translator fees are not set as a national fixed tariff.

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## Languages Without a Sworn Translator in Peru

Some languages do not have an appointed Traductor Público Juramentado in Peru.

If you need to translate documents from these special languages for a specific procedure that requires an official translation, a different route may apply. The exact requirements depend on the language, document and receiving authority. The special translator provision is a legal category under Peru's TPJ framework. The MRE maintains a [Directorio de Traductores Especiales](https://www.gob.pe/institucion/rree/colecciones/60824-directorio-de-traductores-especiales) (Directory of Special Translators) for about 28 languages, registered with the Junta de Vigilancia de TPJ (Supervisory Board of Sworn Public Translators).​

At Translayte, we will review your document's requirements and assign the translation to an approved translator to ensure it meets Peruvian requirements.

## Does Your Translation Need an Apostille in Peru?

Your translation may require an apostille if you need to use a Peruvian document abroad in a country that is a party to the Hague Convention, or if you need to use a foreign document in Peru, as Peru is also a member of the Convention.

### Foreign Documents Coming into Peru

If you are bringing a foreign document into Peru from a country that is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, you might need an apostille. The apostille requirement applies if you submit any official or public foreign document to government agencies, courts, or institutions in Peru. When an apostille is required, it's generally safer to obtain it before translation. This prevents the apostille itself from becoming part of the material to be translated. You obtain the apostille in the country that issued the document, not in Peru.

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### Peruvian Documents Going Abroad

If you will use a Peruvian document in another country that is a party to the Hague Convention, it may need an apostille. You need legalisation if the country isn’t a party to the Hague Convention. The translation may also need additional certification, such as notarisation, depending on the destination country's requirements. Translations for documents requiring certification can be produced by either a Traductor Público Juramentado or Traductor Colegiado Certificado.​

If your document needs an apostille, we encourage you to mention it to us before we start the translation. We can help you identify what needs translating and whether you need additional certification.​

## Documents we Translate for use in Peru

We translate documents for a wide range of personal, academic, legal and business processes.

- Immigration and residency: [Birth certificates](https://translayte.com/documents/birth-certificate), [marriage certificates](https://translayte.com/documents/marriage-certificate), [police certificates](https://translayte.com/documents/police-certificate), [passports](https://translayte.com/documents/passport), and [identity documents.](https://translayte.com/documents/identity-document)​
- Academic and professional: University degrees, diplomas, [academic transcripts](https://translayte.com/documents/academic-transcript), certificates of primary and secondary studies, professional qualifications, and documents for recognition of foreign qualifications.
- Legal: Court documents, [divorce decrees](https://translayte.com/documents/divorce-document), powers of attorney, notarial documents, [contracts](https://translayte.com/documents/legal-contract), judicial background checks, and legal certificates.
- Business: Articles of incorporation, company documents, [financial statements](https://translayte.com/documents/financial-statement), contracts, tender documents, certificates of free sale, and commercial certificates.

If you are not sure whether your document can be translated, [upload it](https://translayte.com/orders/create), and we can review the requirements before you order.​

## How Sworn Translation in Peru Works

​Here’s how Translayte’s sworn translation service in Peru works.

### Upload Your Document

Upload a clear scan, photograph, or digital copy of your document. Select Spanish and the other language you will be translating from or into.​

### Confirm the Service

Choose the service you need, whether certified, sworn, apostille or notarisation. You can also select additional requirements, such as expedited turnaround or paper copy delivery via courier.​

### Document is Translated

A qualified translator prepares the translation based on the service you ordered.

Standard translation turnaround is 12–24 hours. Longer documents, complex formatting, uncommon languages, and additional certification requirements may increase turnaround time. If your order requires an apostille, notarisation, or other certification, let us know. We provide all of this accurately. Please note that these additional requests can extend the overall turnaround because timing depends on the relevant authority.​

### Receive Your Translation

We will send your translation digitally where the receiving authority accepts a digital copy.

If you need a sealed physical document, we will arrange its delivery. Official and specially formatted documents may need to be printed, signed, sealed or otherwise prepared in physical form.​

## Turnaround and Pricing

Our official translation service starts from $41.27 (138.35 SOL) per page, delivered in 12–24 hours for standard 1–3-page documents. However, factors like page count, language pair, certification, and complex formatting can extend the delivery timeline. We always communicate the delivery timeline and cost when you order. If you are unsure, you can [request a free quote](https://translayte.com/orders/create) to get pricing and turnaround time for your project.​

## What can Cause a Translation to be Refused in Peru?

A translation can be returned when it does not meet the requirements of the Peruvian authority receiving it.​

- Submitting a simple translation when the authority and procedure require certification or an official translation.
- Submitting a translation from a language that has no appointed TPJ, without using the special-translator route, can lead to refusal.
- The receiving authority may reject your translation if it lacks the required certification or signatures, seals, or other formalities.
- For foreign documents, apostilling after translation can force a second translation of the apostille itself.
- Names should match the source document and, where relevant, the applicant's passport or identity document. Differences can create problems later in the process.

## For agents

- Quote for this page, no key: GET https://translayte.com/api/agent/v1/quote?target_language=es-pe&certification=sworn&country_of_use=PE&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-pe&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