A certified translation service is sometimes required when it comes to translating important and official documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, transcripts and more. A certified translation is different to a regular translation. It guarantees satisfaction of all the requirements needed for the document to be accepted as a legal translation. This way, a document written in any language (such as French,spanish etc.) can be translated to English and used for legal purposes in an English speaking country such as the United States or UK.

A certified document translation states clearly that the translation is accurate & complete, and the professional translator accepts responsibility for this situation. It is also signed, stamped and dated by the translation provider. Notarization services are also available at an additional cost. If a translation is not certified, it may fail to comply with regulations of institutions such as the USCIS, UKVI, or Department of State. This can mean rejected visas, slow application processes, and background checks.