FÜDFederal administration & politics
For federal offices, departments and the federal administration: reports, consultation papers, regulations and dispatches – German ⇄ French, terminology-consistent in a bilingual environment.
Translation Agency Berne.
Certified document translations in the federal capital Berne by qualified translators, notarised on request and accepted by Swiss authorities — plus professional translation for local businesses in the federal administration, associations and NGOs, business and law in a bilingual environment. From CHF 89 incl. notarisation and shipping, certified PDF up front and originals by post.
12qualified professional translators in Berne for certified documents
50+industries – professional translation & interpreting service
60 minfixed-price quote – reply on working days, depending on scope
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Translation Berne
Certified translation in Berne for public authorities, professional translation for business.
As a translation agency in Berne we deploy 12 permanent professional translators – for certified translations submitted to public authorities and professional translations for business. Urgent jobs run on an express basis after a feasibility check. Whether you need a translation agency or a translation service for Berne: we handle your documents certified, in the native language and on deadline.
Certified versions are produced by qualified professional translators as a certified translation with a certification note (Bestätigungsvermerk); on request they are notarised (notariell beglaubigt) and recognised throughout Switzerland. For every language and every subject area we assign the right specialist.
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Berne as a business location
Professional translation Berne: administration, law & business.
As the federal capital, the federal administration, associations, NGOs and internationally active companies shape translation demand – from regulations and reports to contracts and certificates. We assign the right specialist to every job.
Associations & NGOs
For umbrella and professional associations as well as non-governmental organisations based in Berne: position papers, statutes and publications for a multilingual audience.
Infrastructure & federal enterprises
Around SBB, Swiss Post and Swisscom: technical documentation, tenders and contracts for operations and procurement.
Health & regulatory approval
For Swissmedic and the healthcare sector: regulatory documents, professional and patient information – terminology-checked.
Certificates & professional recognition
For international specialists: certified translations of diplomas, transcripts and professional certificates for recognition and employment.
Law & certification
For public authorities, courts and law firms: certified documents, contracts and certificates by qualified professional translators.
Languages we translate into and from German
Translators in Berne for 70+ languages – in the right variant.
We translate in both directions; every job goes to a native-speaker professional translator who gets the right regional variant – for public authorities, a qualified professional translator produces the certified version. The strongest demand in Berne is for French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.
Certified German translation
Which authority in Berne is responsible for what?
Berne is both a cantonal capital and the federal capital. Who is responsible for certification and the apostille depends on the type of document: in Switzerland the cantonal State Chancellery issues the apostille, so in the Canton of Berne this is the Staatskanzlei des Kantons Bern; for documents from federal bodies, the Federal Chancellery. FÜD provides the translation in a form the receiving body will recognise – the apostille itself is always issued by the competent authority, never by FÜD.
| Matter | Competent body for Berne | What FÜD handles / what to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | Fachübersetzungsdienst Berne Qualified professional translator (recognised throughout Switzerland) | We produce the certified translation with a certification note (Bestätigungsvermerk) – notarised on request, recognised throughout Switzerland. |
| Apostille for cantonal & notarial documents | Staatskanzlei des Kantons Bern Postgasse 68, 3000 Bern 8 | Covers e.g. commercial-register extracts, notarial documents and cantonal certificates. We translate the document including the note. FÜD does not issue apostilles. |
| Apostille for civil-status & administrative documents | Staatskanzlei des Kantons Bern For documents from federal bodies: Federal Chancellery, Berne | The cantonal State Chancellery apostilles civil-status, residence-registration and other administrative documents. We tell you whether an apostille is needed, and translate the note along with it. |
| Civil-status documents (birth, marriage, death) | Zivilstandsamt Bern-Mittelland (Civil Registry Office) Bundesgasse 34, 3011 Bern | We produce the certified translation of the document; the international (multilingual) certificate is issued directly by the Civil Registry Office. |
| Recognition of foreign school certificates | Erziehungsdirektion des Kantons Bern (Directorate of Education) / swissuniversities | Certified translation for the procedure; the competent body decides on equivalence. |
| Recognition of foreign professional qualifications | State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI/SBFI); for medical professions the MEBEKO | We deliver a formally correct translation of the diploma, transcript and professional certificate. |
| Criminal record extract for use abroad | Federal Office of Justice (FOJ), Berne; apostille for federal documents via the Federal Chancellery Bundesrain 20, 3003 Bern | Certified translation of the criminal record extract including any apostille note. |
| Residence, naturalisation, civil status | Migration Office / Civil Status and Citizens' Rights Service of the Canton of Berne Berne | Certified translation of the required documents – language direction and purpose confirmed in advance. |
Order for the apostille
If the receiving body requires an apostille, it belongs before the translation: it is affixed to the original document first, and we then translate the document including the apostille note.
In Switzerland, the Staatskanzlei des Kantons Bern issues the apostille – for cantonal, notarial and civil-status documents; for documents from federal bodies the Federal Chancellery is responsible. If you are unsure, we review your case and name the competent body – issuing the apostille always stays with the authority, not with FÜD.
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Express translation Berne – when it has to be fast.
We handle urgent jobs through our express translation service – after a brief feasibility check we confirm a binding deadline and fixed price. For the most requested combinations we agree the delivery date with you beforehand so the right specialist is available:
- French ⇄ German
- English ⇄ German
- Italian ⇄ German
Berne & region
Berne and our translators.
Berne has been the federal capital since 1848 and is home to the Federal Council, Parliament and the federal administration – as well as numerous associations, NGOs and federal enterprises such as SBB, Swiss Post and Swisscom. With around 134,000 residents, the city sits on the language border between German and French. From this environment we mainly translate reports, regulations, contracts and official documents – frequently German ⇄ French.
Beyond Berne, we are active across the whole region: clients from Thun, Biel/Bienne and Köniz use the same digital process; the rest of the Mittelland region reaches us through the same order workflow. For orders further afield, clients in Zurich, Geneva and Basel use the same digital process.
Translation agency for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
How we work for Berne.
Translation Agency BerneSubmit originals. Please book an appointment.
Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Email: bern@fachuebersetzungsdienst.ch
Phone: +41 44 5868 297
Email: bern@fachuebersetzungsdienst.ch
Phone: +41 44 5868 297
More than 98% of translation jobs for Berne run entirely online: upload your document or send it by post, and we deliver the finished version – sealed, in the case of certified translations – throughout Switzerland by post. There is a local point of contact in Berne for document submission; in-person submission is possible by appointment.
Recognised throughout Switzerland
Certified translations are produced by qualified professional translators; on request they are notarised and recognised throughout Switzerland – regardless of the canton in which the translation was produced. For use abroad, we also translate the apostille note.
What a German translation costs
What does a translation in Berne cost?
No subscription, no hidden items: we review length, subject area and language direction and give you a binding fixed price in Swiss francs, VAT included, before you order – certified on request, postage included. Once confirmed, it stands.
- Native-speaker professional translation in the relevant field
- Certification by qualified professional translators – on request
- PDF in advance & sealed original by post
- Delivered throughout Switzerland · free correction in the event of a formal objection
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about certified translations in Berne.
Do you offer certified translations in Berne?
Yes. For public offices, courts and authorities in Berne, qualified professional translators produce certified translations with a certification note (Bestätigungsvermerk). On request they are notarised and recognised throughout Switzerland – regardless of the canton in which the translation was produced.
Who issues the apostille in Berne?
Not FÜD. In the Canton of Berne, the Staatskanzlei des Kantons Bern issues the apostille – for cantonal and notarial documents as well as civil-status documents (e.g. birth, marriage and death certificates from the Zivilstandsamt Bern-Mittelland); for documents from federal bodies, the Federal Chancellery is responsible. We tell you whether and where you need an apostille, and we translate the apostille note along with the document.
Do I have to come to Berne to place an order?
Not necessarily. You upload your document online or send it by post; we deliver the finished translation throughout Switzerland, digitally and by post. There is a local point of contact in Berne for document submission – in-person submission is possible by appointment.
Do you also translate for the federal administration, associations and companies in Berne?
Yes. For the federal administration, associations, NGOs and companies, professional translators translate reports, regulations, contracts and specialist documentation – terminology-consistent and multilingual for the bilingual environment of the federal capital.
Will my certificate translation be accepted for recognition in Switzerland?
The certified translation by qualified professional translators meets the formal requirements of the recognising bodies. The competent body decides on the substantive equivalence of a foreign qualification – swissuniversities for university diplomas, the MEBEKO for university-level medical professions.
What does a translation in Berne cost?
The price depends on length, subject area, language direction and deadline – for orientation, from CHF 1.09 per standard line, with standard certificates usually at a flat rate. After a quick review we quote a binding fixed price including certification, an advance PDF and postage.
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Becoming a translator in Berne?
The path into the profession is rarely a straight line: what counts is native-level language skill, solid subject knowledge in a field such as law, medicine or technology – and, for certified translations, the relevant qualification, which is notarised on request. Anyone wanting to lay the foundations in Berne and the surrounding region will find suitable options locally and nearby.
Learning languages & further training in Berne
Build and certify your language skills
To get started or refresh a working language, Berne offers well-established options:
- Migros Klubschule Berne – language courses following the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), from first steps through job-related specialisation.
- Language courses at the University of Berne – courses and certificates for students and professionals, including German as a foreign language for international specialists in the federal capital.
Study within reach
Philology, linguistics & translation studies
For a degree in linguistics or translation studies, the nearest universities are in the region:
- University of Berne – philological and linguistic degree programmes, including German Studies, English Studies and Romance languages.
- ZHAW Applied Linguistics (IUED) – BA and MA programmes in translation and interpreting at Switzerland's leading institute for translation studies & specialist communication.