An authorised translator is an expert who has the right to carry out authorised translations of public documents. An authorised translation maintains the legal force of the original document and is used as a tool for example in legal proceedings etc. 

Authorised translator is a title defined by the Act on Authorised Translators (1231/2007) and the Government Decree on Authorised Translators (1232/2007). The title of authorised translator may only be used by a person who has been granted the right to practise as an authorised translator in the manner referred to in the Act on Authorised Translators.

Looking for an authorised translator?

The Examination Board of Authorised Translators maintains a register of authorised translators. You can use the search engine to find an authorised translator either based on the name or the language pair(s) of the translator. The search results list the name, municipality of residence, and language pairs of the translator. Unfortunately, The Examination Board of Authorised Translators is not able to publish the translators’ contact information.
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Please note that authorised translators only work in language pairs in which one of the languages is Finnish, Swedish or Sami.

You can find a link to the register (in Finnish) below.

(Translations for the menus: mistä = source language, mihin = target language, sukunimi = surname)

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How to be certain that a translation is an authorised translation

All authorised translations include a signed translator’s declaration. Some translators may have acquired a stamp for authorised translators designed by the Examination Board of Authorised Translators; however, the use of the stamp is not required by law, only recommended in international affairs.

If you are unsure about whether or not a translator is authorised, you can search them by name in the register of authorised translators or contact the Examination Board of Authorised Translators directly: auktoris.lautakunta(at)oph.fi

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