A certified translation is an abstract concept to people who are not working in the industry. People who hear that they need a certified translation typically are puzzled by how certified translations are different from the ones they can complete themselves. They ask what we do with our translations that are so special and differentiated from other brands. California Center for Translation & Interpretation is not the same as other companies in Los Angele that offer certified translation services. We have expertise in the area of professional translation services and have experience translating documents for private and governmental organizations. Our position as the leading firm that offers unmatched quality of customer service and document translation we have uncovered some surprising facts about certified translations that we would like to share with our audience.
The first fact is that a certified translation is not the same thing as a court-certified translation. Some people hear the word “certified” and assume that all certified translations are created equal. However, a certified translation for USCIS is not the same type of translation that can be submitted to courts. A translated document for immigration purposes can be performed by a professional translator and certified by an official company. Immigration authorities do not require the translator to be court-certified or registered. When we receive a document from a client who will be using the translation for an immigration application we make sure that the translation is certified based on the requirements of USCIS. Our translations are stamped and sealed. We will also attach our standard certification.
The second fact is that we do not need to have the original copy of your document to translate it. Many people are under the false impression that they have to mail the originals or drop them off at our office. Even if you have a document such as a birth certificate we do not need to see the original copy. You can provide a photocopy and we won’t have any issues processing your order. This point is especially important when the original is too thick or glossy for us to stamp. In such cases we make copies of the document before we prepare a certified translation.
The third fact is that we translate documents from and into all the major world languages. We occasionally receive calls from individuals who would like to know which languages we cover. They are surprised to find that we can translate documents into the language they are looking for. Whether you would like us to translate your documents from German, Persian, Chinese, Arabic, etc to English or vice versa we can handle your projects. Please contact us to learn more about our certified translation services.
