Travel, work and studies may involve the translation of personal, legal, or academic documents. Some examples of these types of documents are:

Visas

Criminal Records

Academic Transcripts

Apostilles

Birth Certificates

Death Certificates

Marriage Certificates

Divorce Decrees 

Legal documents such as affidavits, affirmations, etc.

What is and ATA-Certified Translation?

The requesting entity should inform clients whether a translation requires an ATA-certified translation. The ATA-certification credential is the most widely recognized translation credential in the United States. An ATA-certified translation is done by an ATA-certified linguist. ATA-certified linguists take and pass an examination (as well as maintain certification by earning continuing education credits). ATA-certification provides evidence that the linguist has the knowledge and skills to provide a quality translation. Clients can verify a linguist’s certification at https://www.atanet.org/directory/. The certification includes the certification number and seal of the ATA-certified translator affixed to the document or on a separate page.

What is and ATA-Certified and Notarized Translation?

Additionally, the requesting entity might require the notarization of the ATA-certified translator’s signature. In this case, the ATA-certified linguist must personally sign the certification in front of a Notary Public.