Legal Document Translation in Texas
Texas is one of the few states with a rule of evidence written specifically for translated documents, and anyone relying on foreign-language evidence in a Texas trial has to plan around its deadline.
Filing details for Texas
- State court system
- Texas District Courts
- Court language services
- Judicial Branch Certification Commission (licensed court interpreters)
We serve Texas remotely from our office in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Texas Rule of Evidence 1009
Under Rule 1009, a translation of a foreign-language document is admissible if, at least 45 days before trial, the party offering it serves every other party with the translation, the original document, and a qualified translator's affidavit or unsworn declaration setting out the translator's qualifications and certifying that the translation is accurate. A party who disputes it can serve a translation of their own.
The 45-day deadline is what catches people. Our standard turnaround is 24 hours, but a document set for trial should be sent well before the deadline, so that the translator's declaration can be served with it.
Turnaround
24 hours standard; 6-8 hours (+50%) or 1-3 hours (+100%) expedited
Price
$49 first page, then $0.12/word. Details
Languages
100+ languages. See all
Frequently Asked Questions
When must a translation be served under Rule 1009?
At least 45 days before trial, with the original and the translator's affidavit or declaration.
Can the translator use an unsworn declaration?
Yes - Rule 1009 accepts an affidavit or an unsworn declaration.
Do you have a Texas office?
No. We serve Texas remotely from New Jersey.
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