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Authorised Translator’s Examination System


The Examination Board of Authorised Translators maintains a Register of Authorised Translators for the purpose of monitoring their practice and extending the validity of authorisations, and to allow users of translation services to verify the validity of authorisations.

The Examination Board of Authorised Translators represents translator training establishments, practising authorised translators, and users of their services.

The Finnish National Agency for Education is in charge of maintaining and further developing the examination system of authorised translators and monitoring the implementation of the examination.

Since authorised translators are expected to be able to work in at least one of the official languages of Finland (Finnish, Swedish or Sami), the majority of the information is published only on our Finnish and Swedish websites.

Are you looking for an authorised translator?

Are you looking for an authorised translator?

The Finnish National Agency for Education maintains a register of authorised translators. You can use the search engine to find an authorised translator either by language pair, name, or municipality of residence.

Authorisation of Translators

Authorisation of Translators

On this page, you can find information about applying for authorisation and the requirements for applicants.

Examination Board of Authorised Translators

Examination Board of Authorised Translators

On this page, you can find the meeting dates and contact details of the Examination Board of Authorised Translators.

Authorised Translator's Examination

Authorised Translator's Examination

An examination for authorised translator is organised once a year in November. You can take the examination in Finnish or Swedish.

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In Finland, authorised translators are expected to be able to work in at least one of the official languages of Finland (Finnish, Swedish or Sami). Therefore, our Finnish and Swedish websites have more detailed information on how to apply for authorisation.
Tietokone ja kädet
News 27.1.2023
The year 2022 was the 15th anniversary of the examination for authorised translators.

Contact Information


If you have questions, please contact us via email at auktoris.lautakunta@oph.fi