Certified Translation Services in Miami: What You Need to Know
Certified translation is a separate process from apostille, but the two frequently go together. Many countries require documents to be both apostilled and translated into their official language before they will be accepted. Miami Dade Apostille provides certified translation and can coordinate it alongside the apostille to minimize turnaround time.
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What Is a Certified Translation?
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator certifying that the translation is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge. The certification is signed by the translator and typically includes their name, contact information, and the date. In the US, certified translations are commonly required by USCIS, courts, universities, and foreign institutions.
When Do You Need a Certified Translation?
- Submitting foreign documents to USCIS for immigration applications
- Submitting US documents to foreign institutions that require the document in their official language
- Court proceedings involving foreign-language documents
- University enrollment abroad requiring transcripts in the destination country's language
- Professional license applications in foreign countries
Does the Translation Need to Be Apostilled?
In some cases, yes. Certain countries require not only the original document to be apostilled, but also the certified translation. This is more common for documents submitted to government agencies. Miami Dade Apostille advises clients on whether the translation needs to be apostilled for their specific destination country and institution.
Languages Covered
Miami Dade Apostille provides certified translations for Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, and other languages. Spanish and Portuguese are the most frequently requested for South Florida clients. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific language pair.
Coordinating Apostille and Translation Together
When both an apostille and a certified translation are required, Miami Dade Apostille coordinates both steps together. This reduces the total turnaround time compared to handling each step separately. We advise on the correct order of operations — whether the apostille should come before or after the translation — based on the destination country's requirements.
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