Can a notary public translate my document?

What a notary does and does not do

A notary public confirms the identity of people who sign documents. Translating is not part of that role, and a notary stamp does not say anything about the quality of a translation.

The right order is: a translator makes and certifies the translation, then a notary notarizes the translator’s signature if an office asks for it. We can arrange notarization for $20 per document.

How to get a notarized translation

1. Order a certified translation from a translation service.
2. Ask the receiving office whether they also want notarization.
3. If yes, select notarization when you order.

Good to know about notaries

• USCIS does not require notarization.
• Notarization is per document, not per page.
• A notary also does not issue apostilles; that is a government authority.

Related questions

• What is the difference between a certified and a notarized translation?
• Do you provide apostilles or certified copies?