Document Translation Services

Professional document translation for personal and business needs — accurate, native-speaker translation with matching formatting and quick turnaround.

Accurate, natural translation of personal and business documents, by native-language specialists, with formatting that matches the original.

Everyday translation done properly

Not every document needs notarization or an apostille, but it still needs to be translated accurately, read naturally, and look like the original. Our document translation service covers the wide range of personal and business paperwork that people need rendered into another language clearly and professionally. Each project is handled by a translator working into their native language, then proofread, so the result is precise without sounding stilted or machine-made.

We reproduce the structure of your document, tables, headings, columns and signature blocks, so the translation sits naturally beside the source. Whether you need one certificate translated or a stack of company files, the same care applies.

When you need it

Individuals come to us for personal correspondence, records and certificates; businesses use us for the operational documents that keep cross-border work moving. If the document is destined for a government body or court, you will usually want a certified translation instead, and contracts or filings are better served by our legal translation team. For everything else, standard document translation is the efficient choice.

Documents and languages we cover

  • Letters, emails and personal correspondence
  • Reports, presentations and brochures
  • Manuals, product information and specifications
  • Invoices, statements and financial documents
  • Website copy, marketing material and internal policies
  • Certificates and records that do not require certification

Translation is available across all the languages we translate, and every document is matched to a translator with relevant subject knowledge so the terminology is right the first time.

Turnaround: Short documents are often delivered same day or within 24 hours. Longer projects are scheduled to your deadline, and we are happy to prioritise urgent files, just tell us when you need them.

Clear pricing, dependable delivery

You get a fixed quote before we begin, so there are no surprises, and a delivery date we hold to. If a document later needs to be certified for an authority or authenticated for use abroad, we can take it straight through that process without you having to start again elsewhere.

Supported languages

We translate documents between English and a wide range of European and other languages, including Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Answer first: if your document is in a language you do not see listed, ask us, because we work with a broad network of certified translators.

Details that matter for planning: foreign-issued documents are accepted for translation only when they carry an apostille or a legalization note, so check your paperwork before ordering. We work from originals or notarized copies, and we translate the entire text of a document, including stamps and seals, finishing with the translator’s signature. Documents with erasures, unexplained corrections, or pencil writing cannot be processed, since notaries will not accept them.

USCIS immigration translation

USCIS requires every foreign-language document in your immigration file to be accompanied by a complete English translation. Answer first: we prepare translations formatted for immigration submission, covering the full text of each document, including seals, stamps, and signatures, with a signed certification of accuracy attached.

Details worth knowing before you order: partial translations are not acceptable, so we translate everything on the page, from headings to marginal notes. Send originals or notarized copies, as damaged documents or those with uncorrected alterations create problems later. If your documents were issued abroad, they generally need an apostille or legalization before notarization of the translation. For federal US documents that need an apostille, the US Department of State is the issuing authority.

Customer reviews and testimonials

Clients come to us with time-sensitive paperwork, so their feedback focuses on accuracy, completeness, and meeting deadlines. Answer first: reviewers consistently highlight that translations were accepted without requests for corrections, and that the full document, including stamps and signatures, was handled properly.

Details from recent orders: customers submitting translations for immigration and notarization note that our translators certify the work with the appropriate notarial wording, and that we flagged in advance which documents needed an apostille or legalization mark before translation could proceed. Several clients mentioned that we warned them when a document had erasures or pencil entries that a notary would reject, saving them a second trip. We publish reviews as written and do not edit them.

Pricing per page and word

We price standard documents per page and longer or dense documents per word, so you pay for the actual work involved. Answer first: a one-page certificate is quoted per page, while contracts, transcripts, and multi-page records are quoted per word, and you receive the exact figure before work begins.

Details that affect the quote: the price includes translating the entire text, stamps and seals included, plus the translator’s certification and notarization where required. If your document needs an apostille or legalization note before translation, that step is separate and we will tell you upfront. Documents that are damaged, contain pencil writing, or have uncorrected corrections may need reissuing first, which we will point out during the quote.

Rush services and turnaround times

Standard orders are completed within regular business timeframes, and rush service moves your document to the front of the queue. Answer first: tell us your deadline when ordering, and we confirm in writing whether standard or expedited handling applies, because realistic timing depends on document length and language pair.

Details to plan around: a rush order still includes the full text, stamps and seals, and proper certification, so we never cut corners to save hours. If your foreign document lacks an apostille or legalization mark, obtaining one adds time outside our control; for US federal documents, the US Department of State issues apostilles. Notarization of the translator’s signature is scheduled as part of the workflow, so build it into your deadline rather than leaving it to the last day.

FAQ

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Legal Translation Services | Court-Ready & Certified

Certified legal translation of contracts, court filings, patents and corporate records by specialist legal linguists, for the US and UK.

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Notarized & Sworn Translation Services

Notarized and sworn translations with certified accuracy, for authorities that require an extra layer of authentication in the US, UK and abroad.

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Apostille vs. Notarization: What's the Difference?

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Editorial team
Editorial team, translations-rt.com
Reviewed: Sun Sep 13

Official sources

Rules are checked against official sources.

HCCH — Конвенция об апостиле 1961 www.hcch.net, checked on 2026-09-12 Open source
Нотариальная палата Украины npu.ua, checked on 2026-09-12 Open source

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