Can you translate a handwritten birth certificate?

How we translate handwritten birth certificates

Yes, handwritten birth certificates are no problem. Many older civil records, and records from smaller registry offices, were filled in by hand. Our translators are used to reading handwritten entries, old forms and faded ink.

When a word truly cannot be read on the original, the translation marks it as [illegible] instead of guessing. That keeps the translation accurate, which is what the certification confirms. The price is the same as for a printed document: $20 per page.

How to send a handwritten birth certificate

1. Take the sharpest photo or scan you can, in good light.
2. If you know how a hard-to-read name is spelled, add it as a note when you order.
3. Upload the back side too if it has handwritten notes.

Good to know about handwritten documents

• Handwriting does not change the price or the certification.
• Every translation is checked by a second linguist, which helps with difficult handwriting.
• Old or damaged records can also be translated.

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