Category Archives: Birth Certificate

We can translate your birth certificates for your personal use as well as for USCIS. If you are working on a visa application and need to have your birth certificate and other personal documents translated into English, please get in touch with us

Certified English Translation in Los Angeles

In the United States many private and governmental entities such universities, courts, USCIS, hospitals, Board of Registered Nursing, and banks request certified English translations from parties who are trying to submit a foreign language document. When foreigners hear that they need to have a certified translation of their non-English documents, they usually want to know what it means and how they can get it. They frequently ask if that is the same as an official translation. By contacting California Center for Translation & Interpretation they can get a professional translation and present it to the organization that requested it. We are specialists who have mastered the art and science behind translation and interpretation. When you go to the experts you minimize the chances of facing issues with your certified translations. Please email us your documents for a quote: info@cacfti.com.

Certified English Translations for Universities

Many 4-year universities across the United States want international applicants to submit the certified English translation of their academic records. They usually do not have their own translators who can translate school transcripts and diplomas from foreign languages into English. The admissions officers need to review the academic performance of candidates who have completed their studies abroad. They also have to make sure that the translations they receive are accurate. Therefore, they request translations with certifications. We have translated many academic documents including transcripts, report cards, certificates, diplomas, licenses, etc from foreign languages to English for universities throughout the United States.

Certified English Translations for USCIS

For US immigration cases you might need your personal documents such as a birth certificate translated. Individuals who were born in non-English speaking countries, for example, might be asked to supply a certified translation of their birth certificates. Applicants who filed for divorce in a non-English speaking country might also be asked to provide a certified translation of their divorce certificate. For K-1 visa you might need to provide the translation of background checks and other documents.

Certified Translations for Businesses in Los Angeles

Businesses might need training manuals, surveys, and handbooks translated for their employees. For legal purposes they might need to have a certified copy on file. If they have a legal issue with an employee they might need to use the translation of those documents in a court. We are happy to send an electronic copy of the translations so that your company can print it and provide it to your employees and also mail you a certified copy, if required. We have translated many documents for businesses in many industries that operate in Los Angeles and other parts of the world.

Official Translations for Medical Offices

We can translate vaccination records, prescriptions, medical equipment user manuals, patient consent forms, doctor’s notes, and other medical documents from foreign languages into English and vice versa. If you need to have a medical text translated, please get in touch with us. Our translators who specialize in medical terminology can translate your documents.

Certified Translations for Passports

We can translate and foreign language documents for individuals who are applying for a new passport or renewal of an expired passport. We can also translate entrance and exit stamps on passports for USCIS. Please email us all the pages that you need to have translated.

Why do I have to get my documents translated and certified?

Many private and public organizations want to review your personal, academic, or medical information in English. In order to ensure accuracy and completion they will request a certified translation. In many instances they prefer a translation by professional translators because they are unbiased and have no interest in the case at hand. We have ample experience translating various types of documents from foreign languages to English. We support many languages including Spanish, French, German, Polish, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Korean.

Best Translators for Legal Documents

Perfectionists often want to hire the best professionals for any task they have in mind. If they want to fight for their copyrights, then they try to find the top intellectual property lawyers. Likewise, when they want to have a document translated and certified they search for the best companies that offer certified translations. If the document contains legal text, then they would search for a professional legal translator who consistently delivers top quality translations. Great translation firms that focus on legal translations typically provide legal translation services within their clients’ deadlines without compromising quality. Since we have years of experience in the translation industry and have served many global law firms, we have provided certified translations for many types of documents to clients in Los Angeles and those residing in other cities. We can translate documents for colleges, universities, USCIS, law offices, hospitals, etc. You can get in touch with us about our certified document translation services. Below you will find the answers to a few frequently asked questions:

What makes a translator best in the field of legal translation?

The best legal translators are typically the ones who have studied translation professionally and have wide experience in legal document translation. They provide high quality translations that are free of errors and impress their clients. They constantly update their knowledge of legal terminology and keep up with the latest changes in the industry. Translators who possess advanced skills and are committed to delivering the best translations often prepare excellent translations for their clients who need legal translation services.

How do I know whether I am receiving the best translations?

If you know the source and target languages you can use your best judgment to assess the quality of the translation you have received. On the other hand, if you do not know the languages, you can run the translation across a trusted bilingual. We rely on very skilled translators to translate our clients’ documents. Our goal is to deliver the best translations.

Has CACFTI provided certified translations for USCIS?

Yes, we have translated many documents including birth certificates, divorce decrees, and marriage licenses from foreign languages to English for immigration applications. If you are working on a visa application and need to get your legal documents translated, please get in touch with us. We have translated documents for many immigration law firms. We hope to have the opportunity to translate your documents too. We always do our best to deliver impressive translations.

Do you translate documents for clients in cities other than Los Angeles?

Yes, we have translated documents for residents of Los Angeles, its surrounding cities, and other parts of the country. We have also translated documents for clients abroad. You can simply email us your documents from any country. We translate many types of documents for individuals and organizations in LA and in other cities.

Professional translation for law schools

We do our best to provide perfect translations for your academic transcripts and degrees. If you obtained a degree abroad and you are planning apply to law schools in the United States you probably need to get your school transcripts and diploma translated into English. We have extensive experience translating documents for international students. We can also translate documents for applicants who have completed their studies in the United States and intend to continue their studies abroad. Please email us your documents plus your deadline for a quote. Please let us know if the school of law you have in mind has any special requirements.

I want a certified translation by CACFTI. How do I get started?

You can scan and email your documents to info@cacfti.com. If you do not have access to a scanner you can take a picture of your documents with your phone and email it over. Once we have reviewed the content we will provide a quote. If you want us to proceed, please let us know how you would like to make your payment. We strive to deliver the best legal translations! Please contact us to learn more.

USCIS Certified Translations of Arabic Birth Certificates

When you find out that you need to have your Arabic birth certificate translated into English for a green card application or another immigration matter, what do you do?

What if you need to have your birth certificate translated from Arabic to English for a job application?

If you are in that position you are probably searching for a reliable company that offers certified translation services. Many people contact California Center for Translation & Interpretation (CACFTI) because we have extensive experience in the translation of personal documents issued in various countries around the world. We have translated many birth certificates from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic for USCIS and other purposes. We have seen birth certificates issued in many Arabic speaking countries including Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. Arabic language birth certificates from various nations share many features. The country’s coat of arms typically appears on top of an Arabic birth certificate. The birth certificate commonly identifies the place in which the official document was issued (it could be a city, county, or district) and the date on which it was signed. It lists the certificate holder’s full name, place of birth, and date of birth. It also states the parents’ full names. On the bottom or top of the page a space for stamp duty might appear. It might have the registrar’s name and signature.

Translation of Arabic birth certificate for US Immigration:

We can translate your documents such as your birth certificate or marriage license from Arabic into English for USCIS. We will also provide a certification that states the translator is competent in both languages so you can use the certified translation for your application.

Translation of Arabic birth certificate for child adoption cases:

We can translate the documents you need for the child adoption process. Please let us know if you need the certified translation notarized. For some international adoption cases you might need notarization as well. Please speak with your international adoption adviser or attorney to find out their exact requirements.

Notarized translation of Arabic birth certificates:

We can provide notarized translations for many documents including birth certificates, degrees, death certificates, and marriage licenses. We attach the certified translation to a notary’s acknowledgement form. Please get in touch with us if you are looking for a notarized translation of your Arabic document.

Translation of Arabic birth certificates for employers:

If you were born in an Arabic speaking country and you hold a birth certificate in Arabic, your employer in the United States might ask to see the English translation of your birth certificate. Many employers use birth certificates to verify applicants’ legal names and date of birth. We can translate your birth certificate and send it directly to the employer, if necessary. We can also translate your English documents for your employer in foreign countries. If you have applied for employment opportunities overseas and your application requires a certified translation of your birth certificate, please contact us.

Translation of Arabic birth certificates for courts in the United States:

We can translate birth certificates for court use. If you need to have a birth certificate translated for probate courts

Certified Translation of Divorce Decrees from Farsi to English

How do I get a certified translation of a Farsi divorce decree?

You can obtain a certified translation of your Iranian divorce decree by emailing a copy of all the pages to info@cacfti.com and mentioning the purpose of the translation. If, for instance, the translation will be used in court please tell us that you will be using it in court. If you want to submit the translation to USCIS, please tell us it is for US immigration or USCIS. We will provide a professional translation with certification that you can use for US Immigration. We have translated many divorce decrees from Farsi to English for legal uses. Our Farsi translators who possess extensive experience in the translation of divorce papers issued in Iran look forward to having the opportunity to translate your documents.

What do Iranian divorce certificates look like?

Divorce certificates issued in Iran look like small booklets that contain multiple pages. The emblem of the Islamic Republic of Iran appears on the first page (please see the example below). They also mention the location and number of the office in which the divorce was registered. The divorce certificate includes other important information such as the date of the divorce registration, the serial number of the document, and the name of the parties involved. It also provides the details of the divorce and the names of the witnesses.

Divorce Decrees from Farsi to English

I have a translation of a divorce paper from Iran. Can I use it for USCIS?

USCIS requires foreign language documents to be accompanied by their certified English translations. USCIS expects translators to follow certain guidelines. Unfortunately, many translations that are executed abroad do not satisfy the requirements of USCIS. If you need to submit your Farsi language divorce papers to USCIS, please get in touch with us. We have translated many divorce decrees, marriage licenses, birth certificates, and other legal documents from Persian to English for visa applications and petitions. We can also provide certified translations for other languages. Our translations meet the requirements of USCIS.

Presentation of foreign language documents to USCIS

Many Iranians who are preparing their paperwork for USCIS ask us whether they need to send us the original Farsi documents. We do not need the original documents. You can simply email us a copy of the Farsi-language documents. We will also provide our official certification, which complies with the requirements of USCIS. You will need to present the English translation as well as our certification.

Translation of Farsi divorce decrees by a court approved translator

If you are planning to use a Farsi language document in court, please bear in mind that you need to submit a translation that a court approved translator has prepared. At California Center for Translation & Interpretation we can provide court certified translations upon request. Our legal translators who have extensive experience in the translation of divorce papers and other legal documents from Farsi to English would love to have the opportunity to assist you. Please be sure to mention the purpose of the translation in your email so that we provide the proper certification. All documents can be emailed to info@cacfti.com.

Do I need my divorce decree from Iran notarized?

Whether you need to have your foreign language documents notarized or not depends on the purpose of the translation. If the recipient has specifically asked you to notarize the translation, then you need to submit a notarized translation. In general, if you are going to use a translation for the State Bar of California or the county recorder’s office then you have to provide a notarized translations. However, if the translation is for USCIS or for your personal use then you won’t need to have it notarized. It is best to ask the party who will be reviewing the translation about their exact requirements.

CACFTI for your certified translation needs

We are here to help! If you are looking for certified translation services, please get in touch with us. Our translators possess effective language skills and take the time to truly understand your documents and accurately translate them into the target language.

GETTING STARTED

Please email your documents to info@cacfti.com or call 888-674-5620 for assistance.

Do I Need My Certified Translation Notarized?

Many people who contact us about our certified translation services request information about notarized translations. They might ask question such as “does my certified translation need to be notarized?” or “what is a notarized translation?” Sometimes they mention that they are getting a document translated for the first time so they are not sure how the process works or whether they need to get their translations notarized. We have extensive experience with certified and notarized translations. We will do our best to assist you with the translation of your documents from English to foreign languages and vice versa.

We can translate, certify, and notarize various types of documents including birth certificates, death certificates, financial statements, medical records, school transcripts, etc. We support many languages including Polish, Romanian, Italian, French, Farsi, Hebrew, Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese. A notarized translation is very similar to a certified translation except that the notary’s acknowledgement is also attached to the translation and certification. We can certify and notarize translations upon request for an additional fee.

Notarized Translations for County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

You might need a notarized translation if you are planning to send your personal documents to the county recorder’s office. We have translated many documents for the country recorder’s office and have the required certification on file. For this purpose you need to have an ATA or court approved translator complete the translation of the documents. The translator must fill out the proper declaration and certification. The declaration and certification has to be attached to the notary public’s acknowledgement.

Notarized Translations for Getting a Passport

You might need a notarized translation if you are in the process of getting a passport. We have translated many documents such as birth certificates and proof of adoption for individuals who were applying for a passport. Please get in touch with us if you need a translation for passport application.

Notarized Translations for the Secretary of State

If you intend to get an apostille for vital records, then you might need a notarized translation. Please get in touch with us regarding the translation of your marriage license, birth certificate, or any other document for the secretary of state.

Cases where you do NOT need a notarized translation

While many people believe that they need to have their documents for immigration applications translated and notarized, USCIS actually does not require the translation of foreign language documents to be notarized. For immigration purpose you only need a certified translation. In addition, courts in California do not require foreign language documents to be accompanied by a notarized translation. They only request a certified translation by a court approved translator.

Myths about Notarized Translations

-Despite popular belief that a notarized translation guarantees accuracy of translations, a notarized translation simply means that the translator or the translation company’s representative who signs the certification does so before a notary public. Consequently, the purpose of the acknowledgement form is probably just to verify the identity of the translator or translation firm’s agent. It does not suggest that the translation is correct or complete as notaries do not necessarily speak the source language. Even if the notaries speak the source language, they cannot modify the acknowledgement form to reflect that.

-Many people believe that they can get a notarized translation from notaries. Notaries are not necessarily bilinguals or possess translation skills. Even if they are professional translators, they probably cannot notarize their own translations. Likewise, translators are not necessarily notaries too. To get a notarized translation, you can contact a translation services company such as California Center for Translation & Interpretation.

I’m Ready! How Do I Begin?

If you are ready to get a notarized translation, please follow these simple steps:

-Determine what documents have to get translated, certified, and notarized.

-Scan the documents and email them to info@cacfti.com. If you do not have access to a scanner you can use your phone as long as the images are clear and the text is legible.

-Let us know in the body of your email that you are looking for a notarized translation. If you have multiple documents each of which needs to be attached to a separate notarization form, please let us know.

We can provide certified and notarized translations for law firms, country recorder’s office, universities, loan officers, consular offices, medical offices, etc. We look forward to speaking with you about your translation needs. We are confident that you will be impressed by our professional translation services.