Question:

How to certify a translation?

Answer:

Certifying a translation involves the process of providing a signed statement by a certified translator or translation company that attests to the accuracy and completeness of the translation. Here are the general steps to certify a translation:

  1. Hire a certified translator or translation company: Choose a certified translator or translation company that is authorized to provide certified translations. Certified translators have passed a certification exam and are authorized by a government agency, professional association, or translation company to provide certified translations.
  2. Provide the original document: Provide the certified translator or translation company with the original document to be translated.
  3. Translate the document: The certified translator or translation company will translate the document accurately and completely, ensuring that the translation meets the requirements of the organization requesting the certified translation.
  4. Sign the statement of accuracy: The certified translator or translation company will provide a signed statement of accuracy that attests to the accuracy and completeness of the translation.
  5. Stamp and date the certificate: The certified translator or translation company will stamp and date the certificate of accuracy to provide further evidence of the authenticity of the translation.
  6. Deliver the certified translation: The certified translation can be delivered to the organization requesting the translation. The certified translation may need to be notarized or authenticated depending on the requirements of the organization.

It is important to verify the specific requirements for a certified translation with the organization requesting the translation, as the requirements may vary depending on the document and the purpose of the translation.

Please see the Certified translation service of AM Vietnam