Arabic Receipts from Engagement/Trip

[Soon2BManandWife 0]

Has anyone had a similar experience...I am almost finished compiling my petition packet for submission. I have some receipts to go inside the packet for proof and the engagement testimony from the church in Arabic. I had the Birth Certificate translated and notarized since it is required. However, do I have to have the receipts and engagement testimony translated AND notarized, or just translated? And If only translated by a "certified translator" does this mean anyone can do it who is capable of the translation? Can my fiance translate them and simple write a statement "I, John Doe, am competent in the Arabic and Englis language. This document has been translated to the best of my knowledge"? I went to have a price check for 8 receipts and the brief engagement testimony and they were going to charge me 250 with notarization, is this necessary? Any prior experiences and advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[Harpa Timsah 13,263]

Just translation needed, not notarized. Yes, your fiance can do it. Good luck

[Al422 221]

You are right on all counts. Notarization not needed and any qualified person, your fiance included, who can credibly sign a statement that he/she is qualified to translate, can do it.

\Make sure to send the original certification.