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Certified Translation Services for Official Documents
Receive a complete professional translation with a signed certification statement for immigration, legal, academic, business and other official submissions.
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy
- Digital PDF delivery
- Turnaround options from two hours
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500+ document types covered
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What is a certified translation?
A complete translation supported by a signed accuracy statement
A certified translation is a full translation of a document accompanied by a signed statement confirming that the translation is complete and accurate.
It is commonly requested when a document written in one language must be submitted to an immigration authority, court, university, employer, government body or regulated organization in another language. For Chinese-language documents, see our Chinese translation services.
View USCIS TranslationA certified translation normally contains:
- A translation of all visible and relevant source content
- A signed statement confirming completeness and accuracy
- The certifier’s or translation provider’s identifying details
- The certification date
- Clear professional formatting
- A digital PDF suitable for submission
When you need this service
Certified translations for important official applications
The requirement usually arises when the receiving organization cannot assess the original language and needs a professional translation accompanied by formal certification.
Courts and Legal Matters
Contracts, affidavits, judgments, police records and other documents used in legal proceedings.
University Admissions
Diplomas, transcripts, certificates, grade records and academic supporting documents.
Employment and Licensing
Qualifications, reference letters, professional licences and employment records.
Business and Compliance
Company certificates, financial records, corporate agreements and compliance documents.
Personal Administration
Civil records, identity documents, financial documents and formal personal correspondence.
What your order includes
A complete certification package ready for review
Each element is prepared to help the receiving organization identify the source, review the translation and verify the certification.
Full Source Coverage
All readable text, headings, stamps, seals and handwritten notes are translated or appropriately identified.
Certificate of Accuracy
A signed statement confirms that the translation is complete and accurate.
Certifier Details
The certification includes the relevant translator or translation provider information.
Certification Date
The document records when the certified translation was issued.
Professional Formatting
The translated content is presented clearly for comparison with the source document.
Quality Review
Names, dates, figures, page completeness and formatting are checked before delivery.
Choose the correct certification
Certified, sworn, notarized or apostille-related?
Use the wording supplied by the receiving authority. Additional verification should not be added automatically when ordinary certification is sufficient.
Certified Translation
A complete translation accompanied by a signed accuracy statement.
- Immigration and official submissions
- Academic and employment use
- Legal and business documents
Sworn Translation
A translation completed through the sworn-translator system required by certain countries.
- Foreign courts and registries
- Country-specific official requirements
- Use when “sworn translator” is specified
Notarized Translation
Certification combined with notarial verification of the relevant signature.
- Selected legal submissions
- Financial or corporate requirements
- Use only when notarization is requested
Apostille Translation
Translation support for documents forming part of an international authentication process.
- Overseas official use
- Original or translation route reviewed
- Sequence depends on destination requirements
Documents we can help with
Certified translations for personal and professional records
Send every page belonging to the document, including reverse sides, stamps, seals, handwritten notes and attached certificates.
Personal and Civil
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce and death records
- Passports and identity documents
- Change-of-name records
Immigration
- Visa supporting documents
- Police certificates
- Residence records
- Sponsor and employment letters
- Financial evidence
Legal
- Court orders and judgments
- Affidavits and statements
- Contracts and agreements
- Powers of attorney
- Police and legal records
Academic
- Diplomas and degrees
- Academic transcripts
- Grade records
- Training certificates
- Professional qualifications
Business and Corporate
- Company certificates
- Financial statements
- Employment documents
- Compliance records
- Commercial correspondence
Other Records
- Medical documents
- Bank statements
- Technical records
- Letters and correspondence
- Multi-document application packs
Have several related documents?
Upload the complete set together so names, addresses, dates, job titles and terminology can remain consistent throughout the submission.
How the service works
From document upload to certified delivery
The document, certification route, price and achievable turnaround are confirmed before translation begins.
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Upload Your Documents
Send clear scans, photographs or PDFs showing every page, edge, stamp, seal and handwritten note.
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Confirm the Requirement
Tell the team where the translation will be submitted and share any instructions from the receiving authority.
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Translation and Review
A professional linguist translates the document before names, dates, figures and formatting are checked.
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Receive and Submit
The certified translation is delivered digitally, with printed copies available separately where required.
Urgent delivery and pricing
Choose a turnaround that matches your deadline
The following certified translation prices are starting points. The final fixed quote depends on document length, language pair, complexity and the requested turnaround.
24-Hour Standard
For urgent official documents that can be delivered within one day.
$160 Certified translation from- Professional human translation
- Signed certification statement
- Quality check included
- Digital PDF delivery
- Hard copy available on request
12-Hour Priority
Priority handling for documents needed before the next working day.
$180 Certified translation from- Priority overnight handling
- Professional human translation
- Signed certification statement
- Quality check included
- Digital PDF delivery
Same Day / 2-Hour
Fast-track handling during working hours for eligible documents.
$190 Certified translation from- Fast-track priority handling
- Professional human translation
- Signed certification statement
- Quality check included
- Digital PDF delivery
The fastest option depends on document length, language pair, readability and current translator availability. View full pricing details .
What to send us
Help us review your document quickly
Complete information at the start makes it easier to confirm the correct certification route and an achievable delivery time.
- A clear copy of every page
- The source and target languages
- The receiving authority or organization
- The country where the document will be used
- Your required delivery date and time
- Any official instructions or screenshots
- Whether a hard copy is required
Common problems to avoid
Small issues that can delay an urgent order
Check the source files before uploading them so the translator can begin without requesting replacement documents.
- Cropped document edges
- Blurred or unreadable text
- Glare covering stamps or seals
- Missing reverse sides or attachments
- Incomplete names or unclear spellings
- No information about the receiving authority
- Requesting notarization when it is not required
Frequently asked questions
Questions about certified translation services
Send the receiving authority’s instructions with your documents when the certification wording is unclear.
Ask About Your DocumentWhat is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a complete translation accompanied by a signed statement confirming that the translation is accurate and complete.
What does the certification include?
The package includes the translated document, a signed accuracy statement, the relevant certifier or provider details, the certification date and professional formatting.
Can you provide an urgent certified translation?
Yes. Turnaround options include two-hour, same-day, 12-hour and 24-hour delivery for eligible documents. The available option depends on the language, document length, readability and time received.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. A clear scan, photograph or PDF can normally be used. Every page, edge, stamp, seal and handwritten note must be visible.
Is certified translation the same as notarized translation?
No. Certification adds a signed accuracy statement. Notarization adds formal verification of the relevant signature by a notary. Notarization is normally needed only when the receiving organization specifically requests it.
What is the difference between certified and sworn translation?
A certified translation includes a signed statement of accuracy. A sworn translation follows a country-specific sworn-translator system. Use the term specified by the receiving authority.
How much does certified translation cost?
Certified translation currently starts from $160 for 24-hour delivery, $180 for 12-hour priority delivery and $190 for same-day priority delivery. Final pricing depends on the document, language pair, length and deadline.
Can several documents be included in one order?
Yes. Uploading related documents together helps maintain consistent names, dates, addresses and terminology across the complete submission.
Which file formats can I upload?
Clear PDFs and common image formats such as JPEG, PNG and TIFF can be reviewed. Replacement files may be requested when the source is blurred, cropped or obscured.
Ready to send your document?
Start your certified translation order
Upload the document and include the target language, receiving authority and deadline. The team will review the file and confirm the fixed price and available turnaround.