📌 Information about the document photo
The document image displayed with this translation service is for illustrative purposes only. It shows an example of a given official document, which may differ from the version held by the customer in terms of both graphic form and volume. Official documents have been issued over many years in various formats and on variable administrative forms.
The document templates presented on the website have been obtained from publicly available online sources. Although we make every effort to ensure that the images presented correspond to the current versions of the documents, we cannot guarantee their full compliance with the documents you send us.
Therefore, we reserve the right to make an individual translation quote based on the document we actually receive.
✅ How to order a sworn translation
Choose the product “Polish Birth Certificate – Short Extract (Sworn Translation)”.
Add the required number of translations to your cart.
Enter your delivery address or select an InPost parcel locker.
Pay for your order — BLIK, card, bank transfer, Apple Pay / Google Pay.
Receive your translation — as a PDF with an electronic signature or a paper copy (courier, parcel locker, personal pickup).
⏱ Turnaround time
Standard: 1–2 business days
Express: even the same day (for orders placed by 9:00 AM)
Courier delivery is usually next-day, with occasional delays.
📎 Document format
Translation based on an original / copy / document presented for review
In most cases, a translation from a copy or scan is sufficient; however, some institutions require a translation from the original.
Certification options:
Translation from a copy / presented document
– You send a scan or photo of the document. The translation includes a note stating it was made from a copy.
Translation from the original
– Please send a video recording of the document (each page). If the translator does not accept it, we will arrange collection of the original (additional PLN 30 and 2–3 extra business days for processing).
🌟 Why choose us?
🎯 When do you need a translation?
❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about the Sworn Translation of a Polish Birth Certificate (Short Extract)
Can I submit the translation in electronic form?
Please check with the office/institution you are submitting it to, as Polish institutions rarely accept electronic documents.
Does the translation have to cover the entire document?
Yes. The translation must be complete. Most institutions require a translation that matches the original document.
Can I send a scan or photo of the birth certificate for translation?
Yes, as long as the scan or photo is clear, legible, and complete.
How long does the translation take?
Typically 1–2 business days, with an option for express service.
Will the translation be accepted by offices and institutions?
Yes—provided it is prepared by a sworn translator and includes the appropriate certification.
🖋️ Formal requirements and practical tips
Send a clear, legible scan or photo of the short extract of the Polish birth certificate.
The translation is prepared by a sworn translator listed by the Polish Ministry of Justice, or by a sworn/certified translator in the country where you will submit the translation. We will confirm the exact requirements with you directly.
The translator’s stamp and signature are placed at the end of the translation.
We recommend sending the complete document to avoid delays.
Check the requirements of the institution where the translation will be submitted.
🔁 Guarantee and corrections
We provide a lifetime guarantee for typos and obvious translator errors.
We can adapt the wording of the translation to meet the requirements of specific offices—provided it does not violate the provisions of the Sworn Translator Profession Act: Dz.U. 2004 nr 273 poz. 2702.
💬 Customer reviews
Below you can find reviews from our customers who have used Linguaforum’s services:
A certified translation of a Polish abridged birth certificate is a service designed for individuals who require official confirmation of personal data and birth information for formalities in Poland and abroad. A abridged birth certificate is a document issued by the Civil Registry Office and contains basic information about the birth, such as the date and place of birth, parents’ names, and the child’s personal details. This document is crucial for official and administrative procedures, as well as for applications for citizenship, passports, and other formalities.
📄 What does the document contain?
Childs first and last name
Date and place of birth
Parents first and last names
Birth certificate number
Date of issue of the document
Signature and stamp of the Civil Registry Office
🔗 Official information: the document is issued by the Registry Office in accordance with the provisions of civil law.
