Any individual or business who requires the work of a translation company wants to be sure that the company they choose is professional and experienced. One of the things that you may be wondering is how you can ensure that the translation company you choose is certified. That’s a good question and one we’d be pleased to answer for you.
The truth is that there are two things that are often confused for each other when it comes to certified translation. One is a particular translator having some sort of certification showing that they are a professional and have completed a program or exam showing their proficiency. The type of certification may depend on the country the contractor lives in and any governing body for certified translation services. One of the most common certifications comes from the American Translators Association.
In addition to an individual being certified, actual translations on their own can be considered certified translations. Any type of certified translation will come with a statement which is signed to attest that the translation is complete and accurate to the knowledge and ability of the person who translated it. This does not mean that there are no errors to the translation, so it is good to choose a translator who is certified by the American Translators Association to ensure you get the best possible work.
It is important to understand that these two certifications are entirely different. A translator who is not certified with a company can still work on translations, even providing certified ones. As such, it’s crucial that you delve deeper to be sure the company you have hired has the certification you want or need to do business.
In many cases, foreign documents that are going to a regulatory agency or a court of law must be certified translations. Some of the more common certified translations are criminal records, court judgements, diplomas, birth certificates, adoption agreements, and similar items. Most companies who offer certified translation services can provide you with this, even placing it on company letterhead and binding it with the Certificate of Accuracy.
At Accurate Language Services in New Jersey, we focus on providing accurate, thorough translation of all sorts of files and documents. We offer translations of websites in all sorts of fielding including education, finance, legal, and medical. If you are interested in learning more about us, you can reach us by phone at 732-898-9144.