Notarized translation vs. Certified translations

[joe.b 33]

I found this version of Packet 4 online. It indicates that a "notarized English translation" is required for a birth certificate if it's in any language other than English. I thought that generally, however, U.S. consulates only required a "certified" translation, and from what I've read on several VJ threads, any person fluent in both languages can provide a translation and include their own certification that it is complete and accurate.

 

So my question is, does the Mumbai consulate require an actual notarized translation (which I would assume involves a notary?), or is a certified translation sufficient? It would be helpful to hear from people with experience at the Mumbai consulate in this regard. I'm not sure if I'm just over-interpreting the term "notarized English translation."

 

Thanks in advance for any responses!

[onek 306]

On 5/28/2021 at 10:07 PM, joe.b said:

I found this version of Packet 4 online. It indicates that a "notarized English translation" is required for a birth certificate if it's in any language other than English. I thought that generally, however, U.S. consulates only required a "certified" translation, and from what I've read on several VJ threads, any person fluent in both languages can provide a translation and include their own certification that it is complete and accurate.

 

So my question is, does the Mumbai consulate require an actual notarized translation (which I would assume involves a notary?), or is a certified translation sufficient? It would be helpful to hear from people with experience at the Mumbai consulate in this regard. I'm not sure if I'm just over-interpreting the term "notarized English translation."

 

Thanks in advance for any responses!

Certified translation is sufficient