Document Translation Certification

Posted by universal translation service on May 17th, 2021

Certified translation services

Are you planning to move out to another country? And wants to expand your business in countries like the US, UK, or Canada? But your travel agent asks you to get your translated documents certified, and now you are worried about it and searching on the internet about the certified translation services, right? If so, you don’t need to worry anymore because this article will make all your doubts clear about what a certified translation is and where you get it? So let’s just talk about it! 

What makes a translation certified?

A certified translation is an important type of translation because it must be 100% accurate. It must be translated by a professional translator, linguistics, or some official translation agency. Along with a translated document, the translator drafts a statement that affirms the completeness of the translated document and tells us that it is accurate and exactly according to the original document. In the end, they signed the statement along with their contact details. After that when the signed statement is ready, you will get your translation certified. 

Whenever you want the official translation of your important documents just make sure that it is certified. The authorities will accept your translation only when it is certified. One more thing that you need to clear is that not every translator certifies the translation; only the one who is highly qualified and skillful in his profession will be confident enough to certify your translation.  

When do you need certified translation services?

A certified translation is important if you are a foreigner. You will need the certified translation services when you have to submit your translated documents to the authorities of other countries for immigration purposes, court procedures, or an educational institute. The requirements for certification of a translation vary.

Some countries accept only State-appointed translators for such translation, while a competent bilingual person is allowed to certify the translation in other countries. On the other hand, there are some countries other than the above-discussed countries, where a professional translator can certify your translation. But it is very important to note that a professional translator must have the membership of a specific translation association or professional language skills or Document Translation Certification. 

Who performs certified translation services?

Not every translator can certify your translated document. You need to find professional linguistics, who will certify that your translation is done accurately. It is suggested to get your translation certified from a translation agency because it would be very difficult for you to find a freelancer who will fulfill all the translation requirements. So it is better to go for a reliable and professional agency with professional linguistics on its team. They will never disappoint you and will provide you official and high-quality results on time. You can also check the rates of different companies before choosing one for you so that you will get your high-quality translation at affordable rates.

This is enough information that every immigrant needs to know, to avoid a problem later on.