§ 13 Act on the Introduction of the Swiss Civil Code - 2. Language

1. The public document must be drafted in one of the three official languages of the Confederation.

2. If not all persons are proficient in the language in which the public document is drawn up at the time of its creation, a translator must be appointed if the official cannot perform the translation themselves. The translator must state the reason for their involvement in the document, sign it, and attest that the translation has been diligently performed.

3. The translator may also serve as a witness. The disqualification provisions of § 8 apply to the translator.

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