A notary public translation, a legal certificate that certifies the accuracy of a translation, is called a notary public translation. It is required by some jurisdictions such as the U.S. because it is necessary to verify that a translation is accurate for employment purposes. To be legally recognized, some states require that birth certificates and any other documents be notarized. Officials in government who supervise the formalities of legal affairs are called notary publics. Notary publics also sign off on documents as the translator, so it is important to have it notarized.