Notarized English translation – costs and everything you need to know
Many countries require that documents from Israel or other foreign countries undergo a notarized translation into English. A notarized English translation, as opposed to a regular translation, includes a legal certification provided by a lawyer who is a certified notary public. In other words, if we ask a friend whose native language is English, but who is not a notary, to translate an official document, he can certainly do it, but the translation will not be accepted by official authorities around the world. This is due to the requirement for official and legal documents to be translated by a notary public.
If you were asked to provide such a translation and you have not the slightest idea what is required, you have come to the right place. We are here to make sense of the matter and shed some light on the subject of notarized translation.
What is the difference between a notary and a regular attorney?
First of all, it is important to understand the different concepts. An attorney is a person who has a law degree and is certified to practice one of the the various fields of law attorneys can choose to specialize in. A notary public is a senior attorney with at least ten years of professional experience. A notary, unlike a regular lawyer, is authorized to draft, certify, and verify official documents. It can therefore be said that a notary public is a legal extension of court functions.
What is a notarized translation anyway?
A notarized translation is a translation of an official document which is to be submitted to institutions and authorities in Israel and abroad. Notarized translations are legally authorized by a notary public, verifying the authenticity and credibility of the information recorded in the document and the identity of the party referred to in the document.
A notary public translation into English is usually required when dealing with official documents that were originally issued in Hebrew by Israeli authorities and must be presented to authorities and institutions abroad in countries whose official language is English. In some cases, it is possible to send notarized English translations to countries whose official language is not English, due to the fact that English is a universal language used all over the world.
For example, an Israeli interested in studying abroad is required to provide notarized English translations of the relevant documents requested by the academic institution. Documents such as: diplomas, records of grades, identity papers, etc. Another example: people who wish to work abroad or relocate for work purposes may be required to provide notarized translations of official documents such as: a certificate of good conduct, proof of tax payments, bank accounts, birth certificate and more.
Notarized translation into English — our law office
The field of notarial translation is the centerpiece of our firm’s work. Our attorneys are leading experts in immigration and relocation and have a deep knowledge of the field. We routinely assist our clients in the preparation and translation of documents for the purpose of emigrating to foreign countries such as: the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada and more. In addition, we provide notarial translation services in a wide variety of foreign languages such as: English, French, Arabic, Russian, German, Spanish, Chinese, and many more languages.
Over the years we have made a name for ourselves, developed our professionalism, and acquired vast experience in the field of immigration and relocation. Notarial translation is our firm’s flagship service, which we offer both to our regular clients and to “outside” customers. We will be happy to assist you throughout the entire process from start to finish — starting with the preparation of all the relevant documents, then advising you on documents which may assist you in getting the desired request approved, translating and submitting all the notary public translated documents in English, obtaining an apostille stamp, and finally sending the documents to the desired address in Israel or abroad.
Our offices, located in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, will provide you with notarized English translations at a fair price, and in a professional, attentive, efficient and courteous manner. We have the ability to assist you in every detail throughout the notarized translation process for various purposes, such as academic studies, work visas, immigration and more, thanks to the vast experience we have gained over many years. Why wear yourself out with bureaucracy and risk getting stuck in a long, drawn-out process? Let us, the experts, do the work for you with maximum efficiency and in the best possible way.
Which countries demand notary English translations?
Naturally, English-speaking countries will request notarized English translations. These countries, including England, the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, will require notary translation into English of any official document submitted to their state authorities. Besides the countries listed above, there are countries which, although English is not among their official languages, are still willing to accept notarized English translations. It is strongly recommended to clarify the matter with the authorities in the relevant country.
Why? Because if the country of interest is willing to accept notarized English translations, you should definitely choose this option over notarized translations into any another language. This is because an English translation is cheaper and faster, and offers guaranteed quality and efficiency compared to notarized translations into other foreign languages.
Notary translation services — which documents do they cover?
Notarial translation services into English and other languages include the translation of various official documents such as: paternity certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, academic certificates, letters of recommendation, bank account statements, death certificates, wills, inheritance, purchase, sale or lease contracts, identity papers, birth certificates, driving licenses, certificate of good conduct, and more.
Notarial authentication
In order for the notary to issue any notarial translation certificate confirming the correctness of the translation, they must be fluent in both the original language in which the document was issued and the target language into which it is translated. Additionally, in some cases a notary will certify a translation by another translator using a notarized translator statement, in which the translator attests to the correctness of their own translation, declaring that it was translated in a reliable and accurate manner.
The notary stamp – the signature of notarial authentication
The notary stamp is a unique bright red stamp, with the word “notary” stamped in relief. The documents are bound by a red ribbon that ties both the original document and the notarized translation together. Untying the red ribbon constitutes a violation of the translated document’s notarization. Moreover, it is important to know that you can, and are encouraged to, request copies of the notarized document in advance, which can prove useful if you need to submit the documents to additional institutions or authorities.
Notarized English translation at an excellent price, with courteous and professional service!
Our offices will provide you with a notarized English translation at a competitive price, in addition to our many years of experience that will save you quite a bit of money, our courteous and dedicated service, and our full attention as we escort you through the entire process of preparing, translating and obtaining final authentication of the documents. Our attorneys specialize in all aspects of notarized English translation and are eager to provide you with the service you require. If you are looking for reliability, a high level of service, uncompromising expertise, efficiency, extensive professional knowledge, and many years of experience and building a reputation, you have without a doubt landed in good hands.
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