Notarized Translation
Certified translation plus notarization: a notary verifies the identity of the translator signing the certificate of accuracy.
- Certified translation included
- Notarization $19 per document
- Licensed notary in-house
- 24-hour standard turnaround
- Hard copies available
A notarized translation is a certified translation whose certificate of accuracy has been signed in front of a notary public. The notary confirms the identity of the person signing — nothing more. This distinction matters, and misunderstanding it is the most common reason people order the wrong service:
- Certification is a statement about the translation: it is complete, it is accurate, and the translator is competent to make it.
- Notarization is a statement about the signature: the notary saw this specific person sign, and verified who they are.
A notary does not read the translation, does not evaluate its accuracy, and in most cases does not speak the source language. Notarization adds no linguistic assurance whatsoever. It is a procedural requirement imposed by certain institutions, and when it is required, the document will be refused without it.
When you actually need notarization
Ask the receiving institution rather than guessing — the answer is specific to them. In practice, notarization is commonly requested by:
- County clerks and some state agencies for vital records
- Certain courts, for exhibits and filings
- Some universities and licensing boards for foreign credentials
- Foreign consulates, often as a prerequisite step before an apostille
Notably, USCIS does not require notarization for translated supporting documents — a certificate of accuracy is sufficient. If you are filing an immigration petition, see USCIS translation before paying for notarization you may not need.
We are Global Certified Translations, Notary & Apostille Services, and the notary is in-house, so certification and notarization happen in one pass rather than sending you elsewhere with a finished translation.
So funktioniert es
- Send the document and tell us notarization is required. If you are unsure, forward the instructions you received and we will read them.
- Translation and certification. The document is translated and the certificate of accuracy is prepared, as with any certified translation.
- Notarization. The translator signs the certificate in the presence of our notary, who verifies identity, then signs and applies the notary seal.
- Delivery. You receive a scanned PDF of the complete notarized set. Because some institutions insist on the original wet-signed and sealed document, tell us at the start if you need a hard copy mailed.
What You Need to Provide
For a notarized translation we need the same materials as a certified translation — legible copies of every page, the target language, and name spellings as they appear on your passport or ID — plus two things specific to notarization:
- Written confirmation that notarization is required, if you have it. It is a real cost, and we would rather not add it if your institution does not ask for it.
- Whether you need the original hard copy, and the mailing address if so. A scan of a notarized document is not always accepted in place of the original.
Bearbeitungszeit
24 hours standard, notarization same day
Preise
Notarization is $19 per document, added to the cost of the certified translation ($49 for the first page of up to 250 words, then $0.12 per additional word).
Related Services
Certified Translation
Complete, word-for-word translation of official documents, issued with a signed certificate of accuracy from a State Court Certified Translator.
Apostille Services
Apostille authentication for documents used abroad, with certified translation handled in the same order.
USCIS Immigration Translation
Certified translation of foreign-language documents filed with USCIS, meeting the certificate of accuracy requirement in 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
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