What are legal certificates?

A certificate is a written guarantee or official representation stating that an act has/has not been done, an event has occurred, or a legal formality has been complied with. Certificates are usually issued by a legal institution or court and are designed as a notice or a warrant to some other court, judge or officer. 

 

Why do I need a certified translation of a legal certificate?

The best way to ensure a translation is completed accurately is to work with a certified translator trained in translating legal documents. Otherwise, a minor misuse of vocabulary could create confusion or be open to misinterpretation. If the certificate is not in English or French, you will need to have it translated by a certified translator. Most institutions that require you to present your certificates are formal institutions (e.g. Government institutions, legal services, educational institutions, business and financial institutions etc.), so they require the most accurate translation available.


Langia offers certified translation services of certificates in 176 languages into English or French. You can upload your certificates here.

 

How can I get my legal certificates translated?

Legal certificates should be translated by a certified translator - a unique and reserved title for qualified individuals who have registered with the translators association in their state or province (e.g. ATIO, ATIA, STIBC, ATA) and subscribed to the association's code of professional ethics.  


Read our blog to learn more about the different types of certifications available in translation services.


On the rare occasion that a certified translator is not available (ex. There are no certified translators for a specific language combination), an affidavit of translation or a notarized translation may be accepted by most institutions. However, make sure to contact the institution to which you will submit the translated documents to ensure your translations will be accepted if a certified translator cannot complete them.  


How can I send my legal certificates to a translator?

If your documents are not in English or French, you will have to produce a certified translation of all of these documents in English or French. 


If your documents are not in English or French, you will have to produce a certified translation of all of these documents in English or French. 


To get your certificates translated into English or French, you can :


  • Send the hard copy of your certificates to a translator or translation agency. However, this option may be risky because the document can end up in the wrong hands or get lost on the way.  
  • Email the translator or the translation agency a scan of the original copy of your document. While this option is safer and much more efficient than sending a hard copy document, it still requires a lot of back and forth between you and the translator or agent if working with a translation agency. 
  • Upload your certificates on the Langia app or website. This is the most efficient and secure way to send your documents to a translator. There are no third-party operators that look over your confidential documents, no back and forth emails that could take hours or days to conclude. 


With the Langia app, all you have to do is upload your documents and select when you wish to have the translator complete your document. With this information, you will be able to see the cost of the project. Next, all you have to do is select a translator to complete your request: no unnecessary dialogue, confidentiality or security issues, or unresponsive translators and agencies. 



How much does it cost to obtain a certified translation of legal certificates?

A certified translation of certificates can cost around CAD$0.25-0.67 per word, depending on various factors, including turnaround time, the rarity of the language, certification, and location.  


Average translation agencies require you to email a scanned copy of your certificates before they can provide a quote. They may even require back and forth communication via email before they accurately determine the exact price. 


Lucky for you, unnecessary communication is in the past with Langia. Now you can instantly upload your certificates on the Langia website or app and select a few essential details about your project (ex. due date, certification, source and target language) to see the price immediately. The best part is that you get to decide the due date and time. So, if you need to have your certificates translated by the end of today, then that is what you shall have! No more back and forth emails with numerous parties to simply get the price of your translated certificates. 


With Langia, it takes less time to submit a document for translation than to get a quote from an average translation agency or professional translator. 


Upload your certificates now to get a quote instantly!


Where can I find Legal Certificates translation services near me?

Almost all translators and translation agencies provide online services. Although a hard copy may be required in rare cases, the interaction between a customer and translator or agency almost always takes place online. The internet brings together customers and translators across the globe and provides a medium to work together despite physical boundaries. 


For example, if you live in Toronto and require a translation of an essay from English to Hindi, you can find hundreds of translators within Canada and thousands worldwide. Although it may be compelling to work with a translator who charges thirteen cents per word, it may not always be the wisest option. 


With any translation service provider, quality must always be your top priority. This is especially important if you require certified translations. As a resident of Toronto, you can work with translators certified by other provinces within Canada, such as ATIA (The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta) or STIBC (Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia). However, translators living in another county (except the USA) are not accepted as certified translators in Canada, meaning their work will not be accepted as a certified translation.  


Langia provides professional translation services throughout Canada. You can get your certificates translated in Toronto, Ontario, without hassle.


If you wish to get your certificates translated by a certified translator in your province, click here to upload your document and instantly receive a free quote. Once you enter the details of your document (ex. source and target language, due date, certification), you can select a certified translator who will have your document ready by the turnaround time.