Notarized Translation Services in Jersey City, NJ
Notarization and certification are different things, and most people asking for a "notarized translation" have been told to get one by an institution that did not explain the difference. Certification is the translator's signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate. Notarization is a notary confirming that the translator is who they say they are. The notary does not check the translation.
USCIS asks for the first and not the second. Consulates, some universities and some courts do ask for notarization, and when they do we handle it at our Edgewater office, about nine miles from Jersey City.
Filing details for Jersey City
- County
- Hudson County
- Apostille authority
- New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- Our office
- About 9 miles from our Edgewater office; documents can be dropped off in person.
When Hudson County filings actually need a notary
The cases where notarization genuinely matters tend to be: foreign consulates processing dual citizenship or civil-registry updates; some university registrars and credential evaluators; and occasional Hudson County Superior Court filings where a judge or clerk has asked for it specifically.
It is also the first step when a translated document has to travel abroad, because a New Jersey apostille attaches to a notarized signature. In that chain the notarization is not the goal — it is what makes the apostille possible.
If you were told to get a translation notarized and you are filing with USCIS, it is worth checking. 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) does not require it, and the $19 is avoidable.
How it works
Order the certified translation as normal — $49 for the first page, $0.12 per word after that. Add notarization at $19 per document. The notarized copy is produced at our Edgewater office and can be collected in person or mailed.
If the document is heading abroad afterwards, tell us at the start. The apostille sequence differs depending on whether the underlying document is a New Jersey record or a foreign one, and it is much cheaper to get right the first time.
مدة التسليم
24 hours standard, notarization same day
Price
$49 first page, $0.12/word after, plus $19 notarization. Details
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الأسئلة الشائعة
Does USCIS require notarized translations?
No. 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requires a complete certified translation with the translator's certification. Notarization adds nothing for USCIS purposes.
What does the notary actually certify?
The identity of the person signing the certificate of accuracy. A notary does not verify the accuracy of a translation and is not qualified to.
How much is notarization?
$19 per document, on top of the certified translation price.
Can I collect it in person?
Yes — 20A Maple St, Edgewater, about nine miles from Jersey City. Call +1 (610) 570-9885 to confirm timing before travelling.
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