Translating documents

[Barbie_Vazquez 10]

My documents as far as emails and text messages are all in spanish. From my understanding I have to get everything translated to english. Is something I can do myself (as far as translating the conversations to english) or do I need to get a professional certified translator? I appreciate any help I can get.

[Enigma11561 336]

My understanding is that the important docs ( birth certificates, police reports,etc) must be translated by a professional and notarized as exact translations. I would think for emails and so forth, just a simple translation would be sufficient.It would not hurt to submit both the spanish and your translated ones together, just in case someone would want to have someone else do a quick scan to ensure you did not take any "liberties" with them.

[Barbie_Vazquez 10]

My understanding is that the important docs ( birth certificates, police reports,etc) must be translated by a professional and notarized as exact translations. I would think for emails and so forth, just a simple translation would be sufficient.It would not hurt to submit both the spanish and your translated ones together, just in case someone would want to have someone else do a quick scan to ensure you did not take any "liberties" with them.

Thanks for your reply. I have translated the spanish emails and text messages myself. I had my friend who is a teacher in France translate the birth certificate. She is certified as a translator.

[JoyDee 21]

it is not true that a professional to do it. you can translate the documents yourself and attach a statement stating that you are proficient in both languages. i think there is a mock-up on this site in the guides. i translated all of my husband's documents and it was fine. you DO have to submit both the photocopy of the original document and the translation with your statement certifying accuracy.

Edited November 17, 2011 by JoyDee