Questions about certified translation
Questions
Will they accept it?
A translation is accepted when it follows the office's rules, and we follow them to the letter. USCIS, immigration court, NVC, WES/ECE and the DMV each have their own requirements, and each one is covered in its own guide with a link to the rule itself.
Do I need a notary?
Not for USCIS or immigration court. They ask for the translator's signed certificate, and it's included.
How long does it take?
1–4 documents: within 24 hours after payment. For 5 or more, we give you the date with the quote. Same day costs +50%, and we confirm it before we start.
My document is hard to read. Will you take it?
Most likely. Handwritten Soviet certificates, faded stamps and copies of copies are routine for us. Send a photo and we'll tell you honestly whether we can read it. If a word can't be read, the translation marks it [illegible] instead of guessing.
Do you translate for the DMV?
Yes. The California DMV asks for a certified translation or an affidavit of translation.
What if USCIS questions the translation?
If an office has a comment on our translation, we fix it and send a new certificate, free of charge. We don't promise that an office will accept a document: no one honestly can.
What we don't do
Immigration advice or forms.
We translate. What to file is for you or your attorney to decide.
California state courts and county clerk certification.
Those need a court-certified translator.
Certifying documents the translator is a party to.
Your translation is always signed by someone with no stake in your case.
Tell us what you need
Which documents, and where are they going? We reply with the price and deadline within 15 minutes, 8 am – 9 pm Pacific, every day.
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