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What is a notarized translation?
1/1/2024
A notarized translation is an official document prepared by a professional translator and then certified by a notary — here is how the process works, what it costs and how quickly you can get one.
In this article we answer the following questions:
- What is a notarized translation?
- What is the process of a notarized translation?
- How much does a notarized translation cost?
- How quickly can I get a notarized translation?
- How do I obtain a notarized translation?
What is a notarized translation?
A notarized translation is an official document that is prepared by a professional translator and then certified by a notary. This type of certification confirms the identity of the translator and certifies that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document. Notarized translations are often required for official purposes, such as legal documents, deeds, certificates, contracts or other important documents that need to be submitted to authorities, courts or other institutions.
The process of notarization usually involves the following steps
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Translation by a qualified or sworn translator: not every translator is authorized to provide certified translations. In many countries, translators must be specially licensed or sworn.
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Verification and certification by a notary: The notary verifies the identity of the translator and certifies their signature on the translation. This certifies that the translation was made by the named person. The notary does not normally check the content of the translation.
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Affixing a seal or stamp: The notary affixes a seal or stamp to the document to make the certification official.
How much does a notarized translation cost?
The minimum fee for a notarized translation is CHF 135. You can find out the final cost by contacting our team.
How quickly can I get a notarized translation?
UniTranslate offers notarized translations, which are generally recognised; the receiving authority makes the final decision. The standard turnaround time for notarized translations is 2-4 working days. Express delivery within 12 or 24 hours is possible on request.
How do I obtain a notarized translation?
Contact UniTranslate to receive a non-binding quote for notarized translations.
The UniTranslate team will reply to emails within 30 minutes during business hours.
Your documents will be treated confidentially.
We look forward to your inquiry!