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Legal Document Translation California

Legal Translation Overview

Individuals who are looking for a translation completed by a legal translator often need important documents such as contracts, powers of attorney, leases, and court orders translated from a foreign language to English or vice versa. They might be working for a law office or the legal department of an organization. They could also be private parties that are need a legal document translated for their personal use. Even if they speak the target language they might be hesitant to translate legal text themselves because their understanding is that the translator needs to have certain qualifications and have extensive experience in legal translation. In addition, they might be planning to submit the translation to a party that requires the translation to be completed by a professional translation services provider. Many organizations such as degree evaluation service providers, courts, law firms, and medical offices expect foreign language documents to be translated into English by professional legal translators.

What Legal Translators Do

Legal translators usually hold a degree in legal translation and have been trained to translate legal terminology from the source language into the target language. They commonly have been trained to translate legal text such as licensing agreements, deeds, non-disclosure agreements, and employment contracts. They often specialize in a specific area of law. They might have experience translating official transcripts and degrees issued by law schools as well as statutes and codes, bylaws, etc. When they translate a legal document they use their knowledge and expertise in the field of legal translation to deliver accurate and well-written translations.

Who Needs a Legal Translator

Individuals who are completing immigration applications and need to have a legal document translated often require the services of legal translation services providers that meet the requirements of USCIS. Immigration officials do not always ask for legal documents to be translated. They might also ask for bank statements and academic documents to be translated. If you are submitting an application to USCIS or you have received an RFE and are in need of certified translation services, please get in touch with us. We can translate legal text and other types of documents.

Translation for Law Schools

Law schools in the United States commonly require international candidates to provide the official translation of their academic documents for admissions. If you obtained a degree from a school overseas and are planning to apply to a law school in the United States that has requested a certified translation of your academic records, please contact us. Please let us know whether the school of law needs the translation to be completed by a member of ATA or they have provided any other special requirements. We can also translate research papers, publications, and other documents for law schools.

Our Experience in Legal Translation

At CACFTI we consistently provide high quality translations for legal documents. We have translated many legal documents for many law offices that specialize in various areas of law. If you are working for a personal injury law office or you are an attorney who represents a defendant in a criminal matter and need certain documents to be translated please contact us. Our legal translators are familiar with many areas of law and can deliver a professional translation of your documents. When we translate a document pertaining to a business contract we make sure the task is assigned to a legal translator who is competent in the source language and English and possesses rich experience in the translation of business related documents. On the other hand, if we receive a patent we assign it to a professional translator who has a lot of experience translating documents related to intellectual property. When we receive a legal document from a client we try to gather information about the purpose of the translation in order to determine which translator has the right qualifications to translate your documents. We also ask you to forward any special instructions that the recipient might have provided to you. We hope that you consider us for the translation of your important legal documents.

Getting in Touch with CACFTI

Many people have trusted us with the certified translation of their legal documents from foreign languages to English and from English to foreign languages. We have a large list of professional translators for many languages including Spanish, French, Polish, Farsi, Korean, Japanese, Hebrew, Greek, Romanian, and Vietnamese. We choose the translator who can best handle the type of project you have. Please do not hesitate to email your documents to info@cacfti.com for a quote.

USCIS Certified Translations of Arabic Birth Certificates

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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

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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.

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?

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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.

Certified Translations for Hospitals & Medical Offices

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Medical translation services in Los Angeles

Many hospitals, clinics, and medical offices in Los Angeles admit international patients who do not speak English or need to have their medical documents translated into English. The translation of international patients’ documents such as medical records, prescriptions, doctor’s notes, and test results are often very important to offices that do not have their own multilingual staff onsite. They render translation services to review the patients’ medical record, diagnose the medical condition, and prescribe medication or carry out the right medical procedures. Medical translators who focus on the translation of such documents remove language barriers for medical offices in United States that need to review their international patients’ medical records in the English language. Likewise, medical interpreters accompany patients to their appointments, clinical visits, and treatments. They facilitate communications between English speaking physicians and patients from other parts of the world. They may also assist international patient coordinators in scheduling and rescheduling appointments for patients who do not speak English.

Why medical translation matters

Hospitals that take medical tourists often rely on the works of medical translators when they review foreigners’ medical records. They usually have to know the medical history of international patients in order to make recommendations and prescribe medication. Without access to the English translations of international patients’ medical records, U.S. hospitals would probably face difficulty providing medical advice and diagnosis to international patients. Many professionals in the medical field ask patients from foreign countries to submit the certified translation of their medical documents. Our medical translators who have extensive experience in the industry truly understand the importance of clear translations in medical settings. They strive to deliver top-quality translations for medical teams.

Certified translations and medical tourism

Many patients around the world consider medical tourism because they are trying to reduce expenses or they are seeking a procedure that is not available in their home country. Others may just be looking for a second opinion from a medical professional overseas. International patients who are seeking medical treatments and consultations in the United States usually need to present the certified translation of their medical documents to English speaking doctors. They should get in touch with experienced translators who understand medical language and can translate and certify the content from the source language to English accurately. Translation companies that translate and certify medical documents according to the requirements of medical facilities in the United States help international patients submit their paperwork more efficiently.

CACFTI for your medical translation needs

CACFTI focuses on delivering top-quality translations for medical documents, brochures, manuals, surveys, information packets, and manuals. Our translations are performed by medical translation specialists and proofread for accuracy. We acknowledge that medical facilities in the United States often need high-quality translations of various documents for their internal use. We try to break language barriers and assist medical offices in their efforts to treat international patients by providing great translations. We select some of the industry’s best medical translators for the translation of your documents related to the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals. We can translate documents from many languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, Thai, Farsi, Polish, and Russian. All documents can be sent to info@cacfti.com for a quote. Please let us know if you would like the translations to be mailed to your doctor directly and provide the mailing address.

Translation of medical documents for court use

We can provide certified translations of medical documents for court use. Please contact us if you are looking for the official translation of medical reports, records, doctor’s notes, test results, etc. We will attach the translator’s certification in accordance with the court regulations so you can present it to the relevant parties. We can translate documents for medical malpractice cases as well as cases related to personal injury.

Getting in touch with us

We are interested in speaking with you if you are looking for the official translations of your medical documents and records. Please feel free to email your documents to info@cacfti.com and ask any other questions you might have regarding our medical translation and interpretation services. We provide quick turnaround times on our rush service. We work extremely well under pressure and can often accommodate tight deadlines.