Certified Translation Services

A certified translation is the translation of a document that needs to be verified for accuracy and completeness against the original document by a professional translation company or qualified translator. 

The translation agency or professional translator will provide a signed and stamped certificate of accuracy accompanying the translated document.

The certification accompanying the translation ensures that the translated document meets the necessary standards and can be accepted as a reliable and official record in the target language.

Official documents that need a certified translation include birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, academic transcripts, diplomas, immigration documents, and legal and business documents like contracts, articles of incorporation, affidavits, and depositions.

The cost of certified translation services varies depending on the length and complexity of the document, the language pair involved, and the turnaround time required. 

Certified translations are often required for immigration purposes, such as submitting documents to embassies and immigration authorities in the US and abroad. It is essential to check the requirements of the immigration authority or embassy that will receive the certified translation to ensure it meets their standards.

The turnaround time for a certified translation depends on the length and complexity of the document, as well as the translation company’s workload. Discuss your timeframe and requirements beforehand to ensure your certified translation services are completed within the deadline.

A certified translation is a complete and accurate translation with a certificate of accuracy by a professional translator or translation agency. In contrast, a notarized translation is a certified translation signed before a notary public. He affixes his notary seal attesting to the authenticity of the person signing the certificate. The notary public is not certifying the authenticity of documents.

 If you have a document that will be used in another country, it may be necessary to have it apostilled. This requirement is established by the organization receiving the foreign documents.

As defined by the NYS DoS, an apostille is an authentication of a public document issued according to the 1961 Hague Convention. Other signatory countries can recognize public documents issued by a signatory country if an Apostille authenticates such documents. Here’s a link to the list of signatory countries that are members of the Hague Convention. 

If you need an apostille for your certified translation, you must have it notarized before forwarding it to the Department of State to get the apostille. Be mindful that the entire process, from notarization to apostille, must be done within the same state where the notarization occurred.

No. We cannot attest to the accuracy or completeness of a translation performed by any individual or party outside our translation company. Neither can we attest to an external party’s linguistic knowledge and ability. 

This question often comes from a place of reasonable concern regarding the confidentiality of a client’s documents. It can be tempting, mainly if you are a native speaker of the language your document happens to be in. But to assure compliance with the strict guidelines outlined by government agencies like USCIS, it is in your best interest not to take that chance. You can count on JR Language’s extensive pool of experienced, qualified translators. All are well-vetted for their skills and ability to produce accurate and professional translations.