Detailed description
As an interpreter and/or translator, you can be publicly appointed and sworn in by the relevant authority. As a court interpreter, you can be sworn in by the relevant authority.
Public appointment and general swearing-in or swearing-in takes place upon proof of your professional qualifications and knowledge of German legal language. Following this, you will be sworn in, during which you will take an oath obligating you to perform your duties truthfully, conscientiously, and impartially.
These procedures ensure that interpreters and/or translators meet the requirements for quality and reliability in legal and official contexts. The exact procedure for public appointment and general swearing-in may vary depending on the federal state.