How to "certify" a document for the uk Initiator des Themas: GP Translations
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Hi,
I have the DipTrans and am a member of the CIOL, and I was wondering how I should certify translations for UK agencies. It's for UK Visas and immigration. It would be bank statements and payslips. Should I put something on each page? A statement? My signature? The CIOL logo. Should I invest in a "certified" stamp that I've seen "certified translation agencies" provide?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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philgoddard
Vereinigte Staaten
Deutsch > Englisch
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... a separate, signed and dated sheet on your letterheading, saying: "I certify that the attached is a true translation to the best of my knowledge." Also, I suggest putting your qualifications after your name to prove your credentials.
I usually certify translations for free as a goodwill gesture.
You'll very occasionally get asked to sign an affidavit before a solicitor, or get a translation notarised. But that's not the case here.
[Edited at 2015-09-07 15:18... See more ... a separate, signed and dated sheet on your letterheading, saying: "I certify that the attached is a true translation to the best of my knowledge." Also, I suggest putting your qualifications after your name to prove your credentials.
I usually certify translations for free as a goodwill gesture.
You'll very occasionally get asked to sign an affidavit before a solicitor, or get a translation notarised. But that's not the case here.
[Edited at 2015-09-07 15:18 GMT]
[Edited at 2015-09-07 15:19 GMT] ▲ Collapse
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Angela Malik 
Vereinigtes Königreich
Local time: 12:56
Deutsch > Englisch
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My certificate says:
CERTIFICATE OF TRANSLATION
I certify that the translation of the following document from (SOURCE LANGUAGE) to (TARGET LANGUAGE) is a true and accurate translation of the original document.
Reference number:
(BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION)
Date of translation:
Certified by: (SIGNATURE and STAMP)
...followed by my credentials and contact information, should the official/inspecting body wish to get in touch about the translation.
My stamp is really simple, it just says 'CERTIFIED BY:' and then my company details.
I also make sure I have a clear and traceable record of the process the document went through from original to translation to reviewed translation to certified translation.
I do not offer this service for free, as the certificates are always provided in paper form on certificate paper, in a presentation folder with the source and translation documents following it. If it's not being hand delivered I then send it to the client via registered post. The fee I charge is not extortionate; it's basically just to cover the printing and postage costs.
[Edited at 2015-09-08 06:51 GMT]
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GP Translations
Mexiko
Local time: 05:56
Spanisch > Englisch
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THEMENSTARTER | Do you have an actual stamp? | Sep 9, 2015 |
Hi Angela!
Just wondering if you got a stamp made for this purpose and if so, where from.
Kind regards,
Geraldine
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philgoddard
Vereinigte Staaten
Deutsch > Englisch
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I don't think there's any point in getting a stamp. Your signature shows that this is an original document that only you could have issued.
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acetran
Mitglied
Englisch > Hindi
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Thanks to all of you for the information!
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