What Is a Sworn Translator?

A sworn translator is a language professional who has passed Indonesia's Translator Qualification Examination (UKP) and been formally sworn in by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham). Documents translated by a sworn translator carry legal weight, certified with an official stamp, an authorized signature (wet or digitally certified), and a closing statement confirming the translation is accurate and faithful to the original.

Documents That Require a Sworn Translator

Government agencies and foreign embassies generally reject ordinary translations for the following:

CategoryDocument Types
Personal DocumentsBirth Certificate, Family Card, ID Card, Passport, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Deed, Police Clearance Certificate
Academic DocumentsDiploma, Transcript, Certificate of Enrollment, Certificates
Corporate DocumentsDeed of Establishment, Business License, Ministerial Decree, Financial & Audit Reports
Legal DocumentsEmployment Contract, Memorandum of Understanding, Power of Attorney, Court Rulings

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How Much Does Sworn Translation Cost?

Pricing is calculated by the number of finished translated pages (not the source document's page count), using a standard format: A4 paper, Courier New 12pt font, double spacing, 1-inch margins on all sides. As a general reference: English starts from around IDR 50,000/page, Mandarin/Japanese/Korean run IDR 150,000–300,000/page, and European languages run IDR 150,000–250,000/page. See our full language rate table for details.

How to Order Sworn Translation Online

  1. Send a digital copy β€” a clear scan or photo of your original document via WhatsApp or email.
  2. Receive a quote and timeline β€” our team counts the pages and calculates the total cost.
  3. Translation begins, handled by a sworn translator registered with the Ministry of Law.
  4. Draft review so you can check spelling of names, dates, and document numbers.
  5. Official stamping once the draft is confirmed.
  6. Delivery β€” a PDF softcopy plus a physical hardcopy via courier.

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Related Questions

Does a sworn translation expire? +
No. As long as your original document remains valid and its details haven't changed, the translation remains valid indefinitely.
Do I need to hand over the original document? +
Not for the translation itself β€” a clear scan is enough. The physical original is only needed if further legalization (notary, ministry, embassy) is required.