Notary Translation – All you need to know You may hear about notary public translation when submitting foreign documents to a government or institution. In this article, we will explain what notarized translation or notary translation is, how it works, and answer other commonly asked questions about this topic.
What is Notary Translation? At its simplest, a notarized translation or notary translation is performed by a Notary Public as an additional authentication layer to the certified translation. It’s important to know that a notary’s stamp and signature only verify the identity of the translator, not attest to the quality or accuracy of the translation. Since notarization is not a proper indicator of translation quality, many organizations only require certified translations. However, there are still some governments or institutions that require notary public translation translations to be accepted. Whether a translation needs to be certified or both certified and notarized depends on the requirements of the place to which you will submit your documents. In most cases, notarization is issued for certified translations of legal documents.
When does a translation have to be notarized? The main purpose of notarization is to legalize translations of documents within a country. Furthermore, a translation has to be notarized before submitting it for consular authentication (applied to non-Hague Apostille countries such as Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, etc.) to be able to use oversea. For foreign documents to be used in a different country, the process is reversed. Learn more about How to differ Consular Authentication from Apostille to avoid misunderstanding between these definitions. For individuals, a notarial translation is commonly needed for studying oversea, travelling abroad, seeking immigration, etc. And for enterprises, it usually serves the
purposes of making bids, forming joint ventures, submitting documents to authorities, importing/exporting goods and services, etc. For example, an immigrant Visa application typically requires notary public translations of the following:
• ID card
• Birth/Death Certificate
• Adoption Certificate
• Marriage/Divorce Certificate
• Justice Record Checks
• Resident registration
• Financial Papers (for investor immigrants)
For contracting firms, a bidding dossier typically requires notarial translations of the following:
• Letter of Bid
• Bid Security
• Construction Drawings
• Civil Works Contract
• Financial Statement
• Etc.
You should check for the exact requirements before ordering translation and notary services to avoid any potential issues. And if you are still uncertain about the process, Thao & Co. offers you an extensive consultation from our specialists to reduce the administrative procedure burden for you or your company. Head over to our Get A Quote page to receive a free estimate!
Where to get Notary Public Translation Services? A locally based agency is the best choice when it comes to translation and notary services. These translation companies have a good understanding of the government regulations and specialize in this line of work.
Don’t just focus on the notarial stamp! It would help if you also considered other factors such as the quality of the translation, customer service, and capable supporting services. A low-quality translation can lead to a series of unexpected issues. Get your documents translated professionally by Thao & Co.! Thao & Co. delivers high-quality translations performed by experienced native linguists to meet your every need. We also provide comprehensive notary public translation services for your better experience:
• Delivery within 48 hours for standard documents
• Translated by professional linguist(s)
• Free Thao & Co. translation accuracy certificate
• Digital and physical copy available upon request
• Our proprietary platform which helps you easily monitor your project progress
Please contact us via our Get A Quote page to receive prompt consultation!