ABC Translation

Certified translation of official documents

A certified translation is a complete, faithful translation accompanied by a signed statement that it is accurate. We prepare them for immigration, courts, universities, employers and government agencies in every US state.

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What makes a translation certified in the US

The United States has no federal licence for translators of general documents. A translation becomes certified when the translation company or translator signs a statement confirming that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate between the two languages.

Some receiving institutions ask for more: a notarized certification, a translation of every stamp and handwritten note, or a certified translation of a document that has itself been apostilled. Tell us who will receive the documents and we prepare the translation to match their requirements.

How we work

Every certified translation is produced by a professional translator working into their native language and checked by a second linguist before certification. Layout follows the original so that officials can compare page by page, and seals, signatures and marginal notes are translated or described.

Languages

Choose a language for details on the documents, naming conventions and country requirements involved.

Certified Translation by state

Requirements and issuing offices differ from state to state. Choose the state where your document was issued or where you need the service.

Frequently asked questions

Is a certified translation the same as a notarized translation?

No. A certified translation includes a signed statement of accuracy. A notarized translation adds a notary public who verifies the identity of the person signing that statement; the notary does not check the translation itself. We can provide either.

Can you translate a document that already has an apostille?

Yes. The apostille certificate is translated along with the document so that the receiving authority can read both.

Do you need the original document?

For most certified translations a clear scan or photo of every page is enough. If the translation must be physically attached to the original, we will tell you before you send anything.

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Prices depend on the document, the language pair, the destination country and your deadline, so every request gets its own written quote. Attach your documents if you have them; it makes the quote exact.