What a certified translation is
A certified translation is a complete, word-for-word translation plus a signed statement from the translator confirming that it is accurate and that they are competent to translate both languages. The United States has no general government license for translators, so for most uses the certificate is what makes it "certified". Court interpreting has its own certification.
Common uses of our translations
- USCIS and other immigration filings. See translations for USCIS.
- Banks and payment processors asking for foreign ID or company documents
- Universities and credential evaluators for diplomas and transcripts
- Courts, the DMV and state or local agencies
How it works
- Send a clear photo or scan of every page.
- We confirm the page count and the price.
- We prepare a first draft with AI assistance. A human translator then reviews and corrects the full document, including stamps, seals and handwritten notes, and certifies it.
- You receive a PDF with the translation, the original and the signed certificate.
- If you added a notarized certificate or an apostille, we complete those steps and send the final PDF or the original by mail.
Notarized translation or certified translation?
They are different things. A notarized translation is a certified translation in which a notary public verifies the identity of the translator who signs the certificate. The notary does not check the translation itself. USCIS does not require notarization. Some foreign governments, schools and courts do. If yours does, add the notarized translator's certificate as an optional extra: the translator signs before a Florida notary public that we arrange.
Documents going abroad
To use a US document in another country that belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, you usually need an apostille. We can add the notarized translator's certificate and request the Florida apostille for you. Florida can only apostille documents issued or notarized in Florida; a document from another state needs that state's own apostille.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a certified translation cost?
$23 per page of up to 500 words, delivered in 24 hours. Rush delivery in 12 hours adds $8 per page.
Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?
The rule only requires a translator who certifies competence and accuracy, but using a translator who is not a party to the case avoids doubts about impartiality.
Who translates my document?
A draft is prepared with AI assistance (Amazon Bedrock, on Amazon Web Services in the United States). A human translator then reviews and corrects the whole document and signs the certificate, and our team releases it to you. Nothing the AI produces reaches you without that review, and we do not use your documents to train AI models.
Do you translate the stamps and handwritten notes?
Yes. A certified translation must be complete, so stamps, seals, signatures and notes are translated or described.
I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.
NO SOY UN ABOGADO CON LICENCIA PARA EJERCER LA ABOGACÍA EN EL ESTADO DE FLORIDA, Y NO PUEDO DAR ASESORÍA LEGAL NI ACEPTAR HONORARIOS POR ASESORÍA LEGAL.
A Florida notary public only verifies the signer's identity and witnesses the signature. A notary public is not an attorney, does not draft or review the content of the document, and cannot give legal advice.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.