Services
Translations, certified translations and interpreting
For documents and appointments, ABBA-Sprachendienste reviews the language combination, purpose, subject matter and required format before preparing a quotation.
Our specialist areas
Certified translations
Certified translations for certificates, school records, powers of attorney, apostilles, passports and contracts — after reviewing the recipient and intended use.
Specialist translations
Specialist translations for contracts, medical reports, technical documents and business correspondence — tailored to the subject matter and audience.
Interpreting
Interpreting for public authorities, courts, notaries, medical appointments, business negotiations and events — after reviewing the appointment and language combination.
Clarify your documents in advance
Document type, language combination, recipient and any need for certification are clarified together before a quotation is prepared.
What determines the price and turnaround time?
Language, length, document type, certification, purpose and appointment are checked in advance. You then receive an individual quotation for the actual documents.
No flat-rate prices, just testing tailored to the document.
Frequently asked questions
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is prepared by an authorised translator and bears a certification statement, stamp and signature. Whether it is required and accepted in a particular case is determined by the receiving authority, court, notary or other requesting body.
Which languages can be requested?
Tell us the source language, target language and intended use. We then check whether the desired language combination can be covered personally or via the specialist network.
How do I get a quote for my document?
Send us the key details about the document, language combination and intended use. Once we have reviewed the actual documents, we will reply personally with an assessment of the price and turnaround time.
Why doesn't the website give fixed prices?
Price and processing time depend on language, scope, document type, certification and intended use. That's why ABBA-Sprachendienste checks the request first and then sends an individual, transparent offer.
Do I need an apostille for my translation?
An apostille confirms the authenticity of a public document for use abroad. Whether it is needed before or after the translation depends on the destination country and the receiving agency. Clarify the requirement in advance if possible; ABBA-Sprachendienste then classifies the document and translation route.
Can I have a power of attorney translated and certified?
Yes, powers of attorney are among the most common requests. What is important is the intended use, target country or authority, language direction and the question of whether a signature, notarial certification or apostille is required.
Is a photo of my document sufficient for the request?
For the first check, a sharp, fully visible photo or PDF is usually sufficient. ABBA-Sprachendienste will then inform you whether the original is also required for execution or certification.
Do you also interpret for authorities, courts, notaries or doctors?
Such appointments can be requested. Please state the location, date, time, duration, language and reason. ABBA-Sprachendienste checks availability, technical requirements and the appropriate billing basis individually.
Can I also make a request if my language is not on the list?
Yes. The website lists the documented service languages and remains expressly open to other language combinations. The decisive factors are the document, source and target language, subject area and intended use.
Which service is right for your request?
We would be happy to advise you personally on the phone.