Sandy Carpenter

If you’ve been told that you need a certified or sworn translation, you’re not alone in feeling confused. The terminology is far from straightforward. A translation that is perfectly acceptable in one country may be rejected in another simply because…

1. Introduction You’ve been asked to submit a certified translation of your birth certificate for a visa application. What exactly does “certified” mean? Who can certify a translation? Is it the same as a sworn translation? And how can you…