Certified Translation in Los Angeles

This is an official translation provided on the company letterhead/template. It comes with a signed statement attesting that the translation is a true, complete, and accurate representation of the original document.

The certified translation must meet the following criteria:

• A copy of the original document attached to the translation.
• The translation provided on the letterhead of the translation agency which contains their contact details.
• A certificate of translation accuracy be included.
• Each translated page must be signed, stamped and dated.

Usually, self-certifying your own translation is not permitted, although this may vary based on the specific guidelines set by the recipient. It’s crucial to consistently confirm the recipient’s translation requirements before commissioning the service to ensure you are making the right choices.

The translation certification serves as proof of the translation’s correctness and the translator’s competence. It may be signed by either the translator personally or by an authorized representative from the employing translation agency.

Notarized translation, on the other hand, serves to verify the signer’s identity through the presence of a notary public. This additional step enhances the validation of both the translation and the certification.

A certified or notarized document will be invalid unless it bears the relevant seals.

While USCIS generally no longer mandates notarized translations, there may still be instances where specific documents require it. To ensure accuracy, it’s advisable to contact USCIS directly and inquire about their specific requirements for your particular case.

No, you don’t have to submit hard copies. USCIS accepts documents sent by email with the same level of acceptance as physical hard copies.

Yes, you must have your birth certificate translated and certified if it’s in a language other than English.

It’s possible, but not recommended. The apostille validates the original document, so it’s better to translate it afterward to include the apostille in the translation.

A sworn translator is officially authorized by government bodies—such as courts or ministries of justice or foreign affairs—to produce certified or sworn translations. To authenticate a translation, the translator attaches it to the original document and adds a signed declaration attesting to its accuracy and completeness, stamped with their official seal.

Turnaround time depends on the document length and language pair. Standard delivery starts at 24 hours for up to 4 pages (for certain languages). Rush service is also available, reducing turnaround to 12 hours or less upon request.

Writeliff provides certified translation services at competitive rates, starting from just $20 per page for small documents such as ID cards, passports, and driver’s licenses in some languages pairs.