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What are Certified Translation Services?

Many translation companies and agencies advertise that they “certify” their translation services, but what does that mean? Our customers ask what a certified translation is, and whether they need one. Most of the time, the answer depends on the situation. Certification simply means a formal attestation that a document is translated correctly. For the purposes of U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) translations, a translator must certify a translated document. For example, a translator translates birth certificate or other legal document. For a certified translation, this the translator then needs to sign an attestation confirming the accuracy and completeness of the translated document. According to the American Translators Association, a certification statement for a document should include the following information:

• A statement of the translator’s qualifications
• Affirmation of the accuracy and completeness of the document
• Identification of the language and the translated document itself
• The translator’s name, signature, and the date the translator signed the certification

We offer translation services between the English and Spanish languages. We translate all types of documents such as: birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, forms, handbooks, instruction manuals, brochures and more. Email us today for a free quote. We offer fast turnaround, free estimates, also, for your convenience we are open M-F 7am to 10pm and Sat-Sun 8am to 12noon. We look forward to doing business with you.