Tell us your document type, receiving organization and destination country. We will discuss the translation and certification requirements for your project.
Tell us your document type, receiving organization and destination country. We will discuss the translation and certification requirements for your project.
Certified Translation Services
When documents are submitted to a government agency, court, university or business partner, the receiving organization may specify a translation and certification format. Tell us where your documents will be used and share any written requirements.
KERN can discuss certified translation services for your project. Requirements vary by recipient and destination country; a certified translation, notarization and an apostille are different services. We confirm the agreed scope before work begins.
Your experts in certified translations
Discuss the source and target languages, destination country and receiving organization with our team. Depending on the project, requirements may include a translator’s certification statement, a sworn translation or additional formalities.
We review the requirements you provide and confirm which services can be included in your quote. No single certification format guarantees acceptance by every organization.
Do you want to have documents translated and certified?
Contact our New York team at [email protected] or +1 212-953-2070. Tell us your languages, document type, intended recipient and deadline to request a project quote.
Our offer for companies
Request translation support for business records, corporate documents, contracts and other official materials. Share the receiving organization’s requirements and the destination country so we can discuss the appropriate translation and certification workflow.
We confirm the scope, delivery format and timeline after reviewing your documents.
- Annual reports
- Quarterly reports
- Balance sheets
- Partnership agreements
- Extracts from the commercial register
- Terms and conditions
- Contracts
- Patent applications
- Licenses
- Patent-related documents
- Approval documents
- Sustainability reports
- Judgments
- Dissertations
- Research reports
- Business letters
Translations for Personal Documents
Need a certified translation for a birth certificate, diploma or driver’s license? Contact our US team to discuss the languages, certification format and delivery arrangements required by your receiving organization.
Our offer for private customers
For personal documents, contact our US team. Tell us where the translation will be used and share any written certification requirements. Typical document types include:
- Medical certificate
- Employment records
- Apostilles
- Identity document
- Attestation
- Adoption papers
- Driver’s license
- Certificate of good conduct
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Medical report
- Statute
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Contract
- Reference
FAQs about certified translations
Learn what information is needed to plan a certified translation, how requirements differ by recipient and what affects pricing and delivery.
What are the advantages of a certified translation?
A certified translation includes the certification information required for the agreed purpose. It can help document the completeness and accuracy of a translation. The receiving organization determines which format it accepts, so confirm its requirements before ordering.
When do I need a certified translation?
You may need a certified translation when submitting documents to an agency, court, university or other organization. Ask the recipient which language, certification wording, signatures and delivery format are required, and share those requirements with our team.
Which languages do you support?
Please tell us your source and target languages, document type and destination country. Our team will check the available language specialists and certification options for your project.
How much does a certified translation cost?
The price of a certified translation depends on several factors, including the desired delivery time, language combination and the size of the text. We can give you a precise offer after viewing your documents.
You can find further information on translating legal documents here.
How quickly can a certified translation be provided?
Delivery depends on the language pair, document volume, certification requirements and delivery format. Share your deadline; we will confirm availability and a feasible timeline after reviewing your documents.
How do certified translations differ from specialized translations?
Specialist translation focuses on accurate language and subject-matter terminology. A certified translation also includes the certification information required for its intended use. Some documents need both specialist expertise and a particular certification format.
Who is authorized to certify a translation?
Requirements depend on the receiving organization and destination country. Some projects require a certification statement; others require a sworn or otherwise authorized translator. Share the recipient’s instructions so we can discuss the appropriate option. Our team can explain the relevant format for your project.
Is there a non-binding consultation before placing an order?
Please feel free to contact us. We will advise you on the right solution for you, with no obligation. You can send us your document or speak directly with our experts to obtain information about prices, processing time, and requirements.