How to Verify a Sworn Translator's Stamp and Signature Are Legitimate

Hallmarks of a Legitimate Sworn Translator

• Registered with the Ministry of Law — their name is searchable in the official sworn translator database.
• Holds a Ministerial Appointment Decree (in earlier years issued by a provincial governor).
• Official stamp listing the translator's full name, decree number, and the language pair they're authorized for.
• Closing statement on every translated page affirming accuracy.

How to Verify Before You Order

You're entitled to ask for the translator's decree number and confirm their membership with a professional body such as Indonesia's Association of Translators (HPI). A credible provider won't hesitate to share this information transparently.

The Risk of Using an Unregistered Translator

Documents from an unregistered translator risk outright rejection by the destination institution, forcing you to restart the entire process — wasting time and money. Make sure you use a registered sworn translation service to avoid this risk.