Certified + Notarized Translation

Certain situations call for notarized translation and certified translation, from immigration documents to service agreements, wills, and court documents, etc. Thao&Co. makes it easy for you to obtain translation and notarization of documents in one fast, convenient process. Whether it’s a government document like a passport, a death certificate, a court transcript, a business contract, or a marriage certificate, we’ll handle all the details to precisely meet your requirements.
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Thao & Co. understands the complexities of legal documents and administrative procedures. We’re dedicated to ensure our clients have the highest quality certified and notarized translations meeting all local and international regulations. Client satisfaction is our top priority.

Thao & Co. Bahasa Malaysia Translation
William Tan & Thuy
Authenticated and notarized translation for marriage registration in Malaysia

Got in touch with Thao and Co for documentation translation, notarization and legalization work.

The price quoted was reasonable for the amount of work required. There were hiccups. But Thao & Co. team worked very closely with us, worked through the challengers and went above and beyond to ensure completion.

Thanks a ton Thao & Company! You are the GOLD standard for customer service and a testament to the great service with a smile of the Vietnamese people!!

William and Mei

Thao & Co. American English Translation
Teresa Tipton
Authenticated and notarized translation for work permit application in Vietnam

After trying several Vietnamese translation services, I discovered Thao & Co, the most professional, accurate, efficient, fast, courteous, transparent staff I have ever worked with to produce certified translations at a fraction of the cost.

Generous, kind and worth your trust!

Thao & Co. Ukrainian Translation
Yurii Prykhodko
Certified Ukrainian-English translation for Thailand visa application

Нам для візи в Таїланд потрібно було перекласти свідоцтво про шлюб с з української на англійську, я декілька годин шукав де можливо зробити це в Хошиміні. Спочатку мене

проконсультували в онлайн чаті на їх сайті, потім запросили в офіс, коли ми приїхали нас вже чекали. Прийняли документи, прийняли всі наші

побажання (щоб при перекладі імена та прізвища збігалися с паспортами) і вже наступного дня ми отримали документи в офісі.

Дуже гарний сервіс, дякуємо вам!

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Our Certified + Notarized Translation Services
Certified translation
Along with the translation, we’ll issue a free signed statement declaring the translation to be an accurate representation of your original document. Upon request, we can also provide a certified translation by a certified translator who is an active member of a professional translator association from any country of your choice for an additional fee. Our certified legal translation services are available for marriage, death or birth certificates; adoption agreements; supporting documents for immigration; court transcripts; service agreements; business contracts, etc. Here’s how our certified translation process works.
Notarized translation
We’ll provide your translation and then obtain a notarization signature and official seal from a notary public in the local authorities on your behalf (for additional fee on top of translation cost). Notarization confirms that the translated work is complete and accurate. Notarized translations are often required for official documents for immigration such as passports, ID cards; educational documents such as school transcripts and diplomas, and other papers for legalization purposes both within Vietnam and abroad. Explore how our notarized document translation services can boost your success.
Consular authentication
As a professional translation agency, Thao & Co. knows how to navigate this complex process. We’ll first translate the document. Then we’ll seek consular authentication on your behalf from the local authorities. This service is for Vietnamese individuals and enterprises with official documents they plan to use in foreign countries or expatriates and foreign companies with official documents they plan to use in Vietnam. We’re here to help you expedite the consular authentication process.
Sample for Certified and Notaried Translation
Check out some of our certified and notarized translations of common legal documents! We can help you with any documents in any language. Just let us know what you need, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
>> Certified Translation Sample: Certified legal translation, USCIS certified translations, visa certified translation, immigration documents, immigration document translation, proof of marriage documents for translation, documents needed to study abroad, certified diploma translation, medical certificate translation
Certified Transcript Translation - Afrikaans to English Statement of Results by Thao & Co.
Certified Transcript Translation – Afrikaans to English Statement of Results
Certified Degree Translation - Russian to English Diploma Translation by Thao & Co.
Certified Degree Translation – Russian to English Diploma Translation
Certified Criminal Background Check Translation - English to Chinese Criminal Record Translation by Thao & Co.
Certified Criminal Background Check Translation – English to Chinese Criminal Record Translation
Vietnamese to English Certified University Transcript Translation for International University Application by Thao & Co.
Vietnamese to English Certified University Transcript Translation for International University Application
French to English Certified Translation of Petition for Divorce by Thao & Co.
French to English Certified Translation of Petition for Divorce
>> Authentication & Notarization Translation Sample: Work permit application, Vietnam work permit, marriage certificate translation sample, adoption documents, documents to adopt from Vietnam
German to Vietnamese Notarized Translation of Birth Certificate by Thao & Co.
German to Vietnamese Notarized Translation of Birth Certificate
Vietnamese to French Notarized Translation for Marriage Registration
Vietnamese to French Notarized Translation for Marriage Registration
Consular Authentication - English to Vietnamese Translation for Work Permit by Thao & Co.
Consular Authentication – English to Vietnamese Translation for Work Permit
Notarized Diploma Translation - Russian to Vietnamese Diploma Translation by Thao & Co.
Notarized Diploma Translation – Russian to Vietnamese Diploma Translation
Spanish - English to Vietnamese Notarized Translation of Adoption Application by Thao & Co.
Spanish – English to Vietnamese Notarized Translation of Adoption Application
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FAQs
What is notarized translation?
Answer:
At its simplest, a notarized translation is performed by a Notary Public as an additional authentication layer to the certified translation. The main purpose of notarized document translation is to legalize translations of official documents within a country.

Furthermore, a translation has to be notarized before submitting it for consular authentication (applied to non-Hague Apostille countries such as Canada, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, etc.) to be able to use it overseas.

Here’s how notarized translation works.

For some types of official documents, 24 hour delivery option may be available. Please get in touch so we can assess your requirements and provide an accurate estimated delivery time.

What is certified translation?
Answer:
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed certification statement of the translator or the translation agency to verify the translation accurately represents the original, often in the form of a Certificate of Translation Accuracy.

This type of translation is commonly used for personal or business documents such as financial statements, academic degrees, contracts, business licenses, certificates, etc.

Here’s how our certified translation services work.

For some types of documents, 24 hour delivery option may be available. Please get in touch so we can assess your requirements and provide an accurate estimated delivery time.

What is certified contract translation?
Answer:
Certified contract translation is the process of rendering the content of a contract from one language to another. The purpose of certified contract translation is to guarantee the accuracy of the contract in a comprehensive and effective manner. The complete contract translation is accompanied by a Certificate of Translation Accuracy.

Certified contract translation is within the legal translation field. It plays a vital role in promoting global trade, connecting relevant parties, and ensuring understanding and compliance with contract terms.

What are the difficulties in certified translation of legal documents?
Answer:
Unlike some other types of translation, legal document translation faces many challenges. Any mistakes, no matter how small, can cause a lot of legal problems for the parties involved and rarely bring good results. Accurate translation is a must.

Below are the challenges of certified translation of legal documents:

  • Extensive knowledge of legal documents
  • Advanced legal writing skills
  • Subjectivity in legal translation
  • Information privacy
How to get Consular Authentication Services in Vietnam?
Answer:
According to International laws, Consular Authentication is a certification for foreign legal documents to be recognized with full legal effect in a country. If both the issuing country and destination country are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, you can skip the step of acquiring consular authentication.

For example, the United States is party to the the 1961 Hague Convention; therefore, if your documents are issued by the United States government, you can request an apostille and they will be legally valid for use in other countries that are also members of the Hague Convention. There’s no need to get consular authentication. Note that the United States Department of State only issues apostille for federal documents.

Since Vietnam is not a party to this Convention, Consular Authentication is necessary for foreign documents to be used in Vietnam and Vietnamese documents to be used in another country.

Do passports need to be translated and certified?
Answer:
Whether your passport needs to be translated and certified depends on the specific requirements of your host country or the organization processing your application.

In most cases, passports are issued in two languages: English and the language of the issuing country. Therefore, for standard procedures, foreigners do not need to translate and certify their passports.

However, for important procedures, such as when applying for a work permit for foreigners, getting married, or applying for a business license for a branch of a foreign company in non-English speaking countries, it is important that the passport be translated and certified. Thao & Co.’s Certificate of Translation Accuracy is provided free of charge upon request.

Depending on the language pairs, 24 hour delivery may be available. Please get in touch so we can assess your requirements and provide an accurate estimated delivery time.

How to get certified translation services for adoption documents?
Answer:
Adoption is a necessary legal procedure to establish the relationship between the father, mother, and the adopted child.

Consider the following points when selecting a translation agency to translate your adoption documents:

  • Choose a translation agency specializing in translating legal documents
  • Prioritize information privacy
  • Choose a translation company that has notarization and consular legalization services
  • Consider the service quality and project turnaround time
What are the rates for certified translation and notarized translation of documents in 2024?
Answer:
There are currently two main ways to calculate the cost of a translation:

  • Translation rate per page
  • Translation rate per word

However, there are many different factors that affect the cost of certified translation and notarized translation.

When is a notarized translation of marriage certificate needed?
Answer:
Due to the increasing number of transnational couples seeking marriage registration, there has been a high demand for notarized translation services for marriage certificates.

Particularly, this document requires notarized translation in cases of marriages involving foreign elements, as a prerequisite for various procedures such as visa applications, sponsorship, and immigration processes in the country of the spouse.

What are Powers of Attorney?
Answer:
Powers of attorney are a type of legal authorization that allows a designated person to act on your behalf. Such authority may be either broad or limited, and the designated person is called the agent, or the attorney-in-fact. Depending on the authority granted, they can make financial and health care decisions for you. Powers of attorney typically require sworn translation.

What is the rate of certified translation services for academic transcripts?
Answer:
The rate of a certified transcript translation includes the cost for translating and notarizing. Regarding the translation process, the cost will depend on the source language (the original language) and the target language (the language being translated into). On the other hand, the notarization fee is usually affected by the number of pages of the translation and the government agency which supplies the notary seal.

Depending on the language pairs, 24 hour delivery may be available. Please get in touch so we can assess your requirements and provide an accurate estimated delivery time.

Cost Estimate
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Step 1: Which of the following services do you need for your translation? Thao & Co. offers the following options: Certification, Notarization, as well as Notarization + Authentication. Please pick one.
Step 2: Select the source language of your documents and the target language for translation, as well as the currency you prefer for payment.
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Cost estimates are subject to change, depending on:

  • The number of notary or authentication seals/stamps your documents require
  • The number of documents to be processed
  • Whether the language pair you require is common in the area or not
  • The length of your documents and formatting requirements

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Our Technologies
Our Management Platform
Working with Thao & Co. is easy. Our proprietary platform helps keep your projects organized, facilitates interaction with your translator and allows you to monitor the progress of your certified translation and notarized translation project.
Our Translation Platform
Thao & Co.’s proprietary platform enables simultaneous translation and proofreading, allowing our linguists to work on one translation file at the same time. This speeds up the delivery timeline significantly without sacrificing translation quality.
Our Industries
Healthcare
We can translate medical information such as patient records and other clinical, regulatory, or technical documents. After translating, we certify that the translation is accurate. When needed, we can then facilitate notarization by the local authorities.
Advertising + Marketing
Localize your message and branding with accurate translation by linguists who understand marcom and the cultural distinctions of your target audience. Any contracts or legal documents of advertising and marketing services can be translated, certified for accuracy and then, if necessary, notarized by the local authorities.
Banking + Finance
Tap into new markets for your financial services. We translate websites, documents, forms, contracts, and promotions. We can also certify the accuracy of the translation and then obtain notarization for authentication and other legal purposes from the local authorities.
Legal
We offer fast, accurate, certified legal translation services for documents, contracts, depositions, and court documents. After translating, we certify that the translation is accurate and proceed to have it notarized by the local authorities.
Real Estate + Construction
We have translators who specialize in architecture, construction, real estate, and civil engineering ready to make your communications effective. We’ll translate your documents, certify the accuracy of the translation, and then obtain notarization from the local authorities.
Retail + E-commerce
If you plan to sell to global markets, you’ll want to translate product descriptions, catalogs, user manuals, labels, and signage. For items like business contracts and agreements, we can do the translation, certify its accuracy, and then obtain notarization from the local authorities.
Travel + Tourism
Gain visibility to foreign customers. We translate and localize tourism content for hotels, restaurants, and travel guides. We can also certify the translation’s accuracy and obtain notarization of documents such as passports, visas, and business contracts from the local authorities.
Entertainment
We offer certified translation and notarized translation services for contracts, licensing agreements, and legal documents, ensuring precision and legal compliance.
Automotive + Aerospace
Our certified translation and notarized translation services cover technical documents such as manuals, specifications, and regulatory materials. We ensure the accuracy of translations and, when required, facilitate notarization by local authorities for legal validity.
Manufacturing
Our certified + notarized translation services cover manufacturing documents, agreements, quality control reports, and technical specifications, guaranteeing the accuracy and legality of the translated content.
Manufacturing
We provide certified + notarized translations of legal agreements, contracts, and licensing documents, ensuring precision and legal compliance for all parties involved.
Education
Education-related documents, such as diplomas, transcripts, and academic certifications, benefit from our certified + notarized translation services, assuring their accuracy and legal validity.
Technology
Our services extend to certified and notarized translation of patents, technical documentation, and legal agreements, providing accurate translation.
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