Notarization & Apostilles

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• What is the difference between a certified and a notarized translation?

  A certified translation includes the translator's statement of accuracy. A notarized translation adds a notary's stamp that confirms the identity of the person who signed that statement. The notary does not check the translation itself.

• Can a notary public translate my document?

  A notary verifies signatures; translating is not part of a notary's role. A notary can notarize the translator's signed certificate if an office asks for notarization.

• Do you provide apostilles or certified copies?

  No. Apostilles and certified copies of civil records are issued by government offices. We translate documents that already have them, including the apostille itself.

• Do I need a notarized translation for USCIS?

  No. USCIS requires a certified translation, not a notarized one.

• When do I need a notarized translation?

  Only when the office receiving your document asks for it. USCIS does not; some schools, courts, banks and foreign authorities do.