Certified Translation Services

Frequently Asked Questions about Certified Translations

• What is a Certified Translation?
  A certified translation converts a document from one language to English as required for an official or administrative process. What makes a translation certified is that a signed declaration (on company letterhead) confirms that: The translator is qualified to translate the document because they are fluent in both languages. The identity of the translator is also disclosed. The translation of the document(s) is complete and accurate. A document does not need to be translated by a certified translator to be considered certified. The only requirement for a translation to be certified is that it comes with a certificate of accuracy. A certified translator is defined as someone who has taken and passed an exam that tests their aptitude with professional translating skills. This certificate does not confirm document authenticity nor the veracity of its contents. It only verifies the translation was done per certification standards.
  
• What is the Difference Between Notarized and Certified?
  While certified translations can be notarized to certify the authenticity of a signature, having a notary witness the signature does not make it certified. A translation becomes certified when a qualified translator or translating service signs off on its accuracy and confirms that it was completed by a credentialed translator. It is often necessary to obtain notarized translations of education-related documents, such as high school transcripts or college diplomas. When needed, Languex offers notarized translations in addition to certified translation services.
  
• How Much Does a Certified Translation Cost?
  Languex is the most affordable certified translation service in the industry. Languex online certified translation services cost $20 per page, and one page amounts to 200 words (including numbers).
  
• Can Anyone Certify a Translation?
  According to State.gov, for immigration requirements, “The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.” As an immigration application best practice, the translator should be an approved translation services professional. This establishes confidence that the document was translated with precision by someone with no conflict of interest regarding the application. As mentioned earlier, a translator does not have to be certified for the translation to be certified. A qualified translator who is not certified can perform the translation and a sworn statement affirming their qualifications certifies the translation. Translation cannot be done by a machine (like Google translate), it must be done by a skilled person who is disciplined in translating documents literally, word-for-word. With certified translation services, the right translator is assigned to process your documents. We have translating experts fluent in over 65 languages!
  
• What Does a Certification of Translation Look Like?
  A certificate of translation issued by a certified translation service is a one-page letter on Languex letterhead included. It’s composed formally and professionally by an official representative and along with said person’s signature. The translator’s name and signature are provided at the bottom of the letter to affirm the accuracy and the translator’s credentials.
  
• How Long Does a Certified Translation Take?
  With Languex certified translation services, you can expect a 24-hour turnaround for a certified translation of your documents. We are among the fastest document translation service providers. Once the translation has been completed, it’s forwarded to quality assurance to check for errors. You will also have a chance to review the document for issues before it is finalized. If the document needs to be notarized, the order may take a little bit longer to complete.
  
• What Types of Official Documents Does Languex Translate?
  Languex provides an accurate and complete translation of virtually any official document or records, guaranteed! Among the many forms of documents we expertly translate and certify are birth certificates, adoption papers, marriage or divorce papers, asylum documents, financial records, criminal records, vaccination records, education records, and many more.