The translation and certification
A certification statement attests to the translation’s accuracy and completeness. Responsibility for the translated content rests with the person or provider issuing that statement.
FOCUS: THE TRANSLATED CONTENT
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Scope, pricing, and timing confirmed before work begins.
“Certified” and “notarized” describe different parts of the paperwork. Knowing the distinction helps you request the service your receiving institution actually needs.
A certification statement attests to the translation’s accuracy and completeness. Responsibility for the translated content rests with the person or provider issuing that statement.
FOCUS: THE TRANSLATED CONTENTIn the U.S., notarization concerns the signer of the certification statement. It does not independently verify the translation’s accuracy or guarantee acceptance by a receiving institution.
FOCUS: THE FORMAL NOTARIAL ACTSelect a document category to see what to include with your request. Share the recipient’s instructions so we can review the appropriate scope.
For family matters, overseas applications, or administrative requests, send a complete, readable copy—including stamps, annotations, and reverse sides.
Request a document reviewProvide the complete document, the destination country, and any instructions from your lawyer, business contact, or receiving authority.
Discuss your documentInclude every page of your record and the institution’s translation instructions. Tell us whether a digital file, printed copy, or particular delivery format has been requested.
Plan your submissionThese are examples of documents we can review. A document type alone does not determine whether notarization is required; the receiving institution’s instructions do.
Clear handoffs, careful preparation, and practical communication throughout your project.
Send readable copies, your language pair, deadline, and the recipient’s requirements.
Review the proposed service, price, delivery format, and schedule before approving the work.
Your documents are translated and reviewed, with the agreed certification and notarization arranged.
Receive the completed package in the agreed format, with a clear point of contact for questions.
Use this checklist to gather the details that help us understand your request. Unsure about an item? Send what you have and tell us what still needs clarification.
An optional checklist for your own reference.
Understand the service before you send your documents.
Speak with the project deskIn common U.S. usage, this means a translation accompanied by a certification statement whose signer completes a notarial act. The notary’s role concerns that signer—not an assessment of the translated wording.
Follow the receiving institution’s instructions. Some request certification alone; others also request notarization. Share those instructions with your quote request so the proposed service can be checked against them.
Requirements vary by destination and recipient. Ask the receiving authority whether it needs notarization, an apostille, legalization, or a sworn translation. Include its response when requesting a quote.
An apostille is a separate service consideration. Please mention it when you request your quote; the scope should explicitly identify any additional authentication support required. You can also explore our Apostille Translation service.
Your quote depends on the language pair, document length, complexity, notarization requirements, and delivery needs. Send your documents for a project-specific price before approving the work.
Turnaround depends on the translation scope and notarial arrangements. Tell us your deadline when requesting a quote. We will confirm the proposed schedule and whether an expedited option is available.
Tell us what your recipient requires. The quote should confirm the agreed delivery format and whether printed copies or shipping are included before you place the order.
Send the document and any instructions you have received. We can help clarify the translation service being requested; the receiving institution remains the source for its own submission requirements.
Share your files and requirements. We’ll help you define the translation service, timeline, and next step.