What's Certified Translations?
A Certified Translation consists of the following parts:
1) the original (source-language) text;
2) the translated (target-language) text;
3) a statement attesting that the translator or translation company representative believes the target-language text to be an accurate and complete translation of the source-language text, signed by the translator or translation company representative. Sometimes this statement bears the title "Certificate of Accuracy" or "Statement that Two Documents Have the Same Meaning." ATA-certified translators can attach their certification stamp to the notarized statement;
4) Notarization by a Notary Public.
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Forms of Certified Translations
1) An official certified translation must be an original paper version, with all original signatures and stamps applied. Only the original paper version is guaranteed to be accepted by all authorities. Clients get paper versions by mails or pick up at offices.
2) PDF version. PDF version also bears all signatures and stamps. However, it is only treated as a copy, instead of original document by most authorities. Users need to print out to paper when submitting to an authority. AET sends PDF version by emails.
3) Copied on paper. It is similar to a PDF version in terms of legal power.
Why Do You Need Certified Translations?
You may need certified translations for the following purposes and more:
For Immigration Services: USCIS requires certified translations of foreign documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce certificates for visa, immigration and custom purposes.
For Academic Institutions: Most universities, colleges and credential evaluation firms require a certified translation of diplomas or transcripts as a part of the admissions process.
For other U.S. Federal and State Agencies: Examples include Passport Authorities, State Department of Licensing, the Department of Motor Vehicles and County Clerks offices.
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Why Choose AET?
Since becoming a member of American Translators Association (ATA) in 2009, we have nearly 15 years' experience doing certified translation. Each year we submit thousands of certified translations to USCIS, DMV / RMV, courts, insurance companies, banks, colleges, hospitals, US and foreign governments, etc., and 100% of them are accepted.
Picture on the right is the certificate issued by ATA.
AET's membership ID is 249353.
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What we stand out:
Highly-Experienced Staff
Accurate translation
Well designed documents
Convenient Process
Online application & payment
Mail Delivery
Rapid Service
Finish most documents in 3 business days
Satisfied customers
Estimated Pricing for Common Documents
| Documents | Estimated Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Certificates | $70 | 5 business days |
| Transcript | $80 - $200 | 7 business days |
| Birth Certificate | $70 | 5 business days |
| Marriage/Divorce Certificate | $80 | 5 business days |
| Driver's License | $65 | 5 business days |
| Extra Paper Copy | $20/copy | Same as certified translation |
| PDF Copy | $20 | Same as certified translation |
| Other documents | Depends on actual documents | NA |
| If your documents only need to be translated, please take a look at translation service. | ||
Note: Above listed prices are estimated and only for information purpose. AET can only give an exact quote after seeing the actual document. Feel free to call or email our Miami Office, Boston Office, Los Angeles Office or New York Office for more information.
How to Apply for Certified Translations?
1. Choose an office
Based on your location and preference, feel free to choose Miami Office , Boston Office , Los Angeles Office , New York Office or other USA offices.
2. Email chosen office
The document, your contact info, any illegible contents, need extra paper copy/PDF copy or not, need rush service or not, shipping option.
3. Submit Payment
AET will reply with price, processing time, and payment options. AET will start translating as soon as your payment is made.
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| Domestic | Shipping time | Shipping fee | Tracking No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS First-Class Mail | 5-7 business days | $7 | No |
| USPS Priority Mail | 2-5 business days | $17 | Yes |
| USPS Express Mail | 1-2 business days | $32 | Yes |
| International | Shipping time | Shipping fee | Tracking No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS First-Class Mail | 10-15 business days | $13 | No |
| USPS Express Mail | 3-5 business days | $71 | Yes |
| FedEx Priority Mail | 1-3 business days | $93 | Yes |
NOTES: For Domestic shipping, if your chosen shipping option has tracking number provided by USPS, AET will send a second copy of the translation document with NO charges if the package was lost. For International shipping, AET will charge shipping fee again if the package was lost. Thanks for your understanding.
Certified Translation Serving Areas
American Education and Translation Services (AET) has local offices in Miami, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York in the USA. Through internet and mails, AET also provides reliable and convenient certified translation services to all US territories (and effectively the whole world), such as Chicago, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Houston, Seattle, Dallas, Detroit, and many more.
Languages We Serve
European Languages:
English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Dutch, Danish, Greek, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Slovak, Serbian, Slovenian, Armenian...
Asian Languages:
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Khmer, Laotian, Nepali, Tagalog, Malay, Indonesian, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Pashto, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Oriya, Tamil, Dari, Telugu...
African Languages:
Afrikaans, Amharic, Berber, Malagasy, Oromo, Sesotho, Shona, Somali, Swahili, Tswana, Xhosa, Yoruba...
Middle Eastern Languages:
Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Turkish, Kurdish, Urdu...
Languages of the Americas:
Haitian Creole, Brazilian Portuguese...
We offer translation service for over 100 languages worldwide. The above is merely a selection of some of our languages offered.
FAQ
1. What does each certified translation include? Can I see a sample?
It includes: an English translation and a notarization, which contains the letterhead paper of the translation company, an official stamp, a notary public seal, and the translator’s and notary’s signature. The materials can be used immediately after receiving them and usually do not have a specified expiration date. See samples here. Chinese Degree Certificate，Chinese Marriage Certificate，Punjabi Birth Certificate.
2. What should I do if the steel seal on my documents isn’t clear enough?
If the seal isn’t clear, we can address it in one of the following ways – 1) We will translate it as “illegible,” which doesn’t affect whether the relevant organization or school will accept it, or 2) The customer can provide a new and clearer copy or scan, which we can then translate in full.
3. Can I use copies I print of a certified translation?
You should talk to receiving organizations whether it will accept the duplicate copy. Many organizations accept the copy. But if you are applying to the USMLE or other organizations with strict criteria, we recommend using the original copy.
4. Can I use PDF versions of my certified translation?
Generally speaking, you have to print and submit the PDF document in paper, which is equal to a high quality copy (not original). PDFs are not scanned documents, but created directly from software and contain all required seals and signatures. The receiving school or organization will determine whether a copy is OK.