Courts & Certification
Notarized translation — exactly what your form asked for
A notary attests to the identity of the person signing our Certificate of Accuracy — not to the accuracy of the translation itself. If your form says "notarized translation required," this is what that means, and this is exactly what you get.
from $29.95
per page (up to 250 words)
Order this service
Configure the language pair, quantity, and turnaround for notarized translation — the total updates live as you go.
Who it's for
- A
A bank, DMV, county clerk, or registrar has specifically listed "notarized translation" as a requirement on their checklist.
- B
You’re not sure whether notarization actually improves translation quality (it doesn’t — see the note above) but you need it anyway because the form asks for it.
- C
You ordered a certified translation elsewhere and now discover the receiving office also wants it notarized.
- D
You want the notarization included from the start instead of tracking down a notary separately after the fact.
What's included
Included
- A certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
- That Certificate of Accuracy signed in front of a notary public and notarized — the notary’s seal and jurat block on the document.
- The $34.00 notarization fee shown as its own line item, not folded invisibly into the page price.
- Free correction or re-translation if the translation is rejected for a translation-accuracy issue, reported within 30 days.
Not included
- Any implied claim that notarization improves or verifies translation accuracy — it doesn’t, and we won’t tell you otherwise to sell the upgrade.
- Apostille — if your document is headed abroad rather than to a domestic institution, you likely need apostille coordination instead of, or in addition to, notarization.
- Notarization of the source document itself, rather than the translation’s Certificate of Accuracy.
Documents we translate
Notarized Translation
Birth, marriage, and divorce certificates
Part of Notarized Translation.
Notarized Translation
Bank and financial documents
Part of Notarized Translation.
Notarized Translation
Powers of attorney
Part of Notarized Translation.
Notarized Translation
Vehicle titles and DMV paperwork
Part of Notarized Translation.
Notarized Translation
School enrollment and residency documents
Part of Notarized Translation.
How this works
- 01
Send the document
A clear photo or scan, same as any certified order.
- 02
Translation and certification
Translated and certified the same as our standard certified process — nothing is shortened because notarization is being added.
- 03
Notarization
The Certificate of Accuracy is signed in front of a notary public and notarized, with the notary’s seal and jurat block affixed.
- 04
Delivery
You receive a PDF of the notarized translation, ready to submit.
Pricing
| Turnaround | Delivery | Surcharge | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2–3 business days | — | — |
| Rush | Next business day | +40% | — |
| Same day | Same business day | +$95.00 flat | Order by 10:00 ET; up to 5 pages |
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Certificate of AccuracyIncluded | Included |
| NotarizationRequired | $34.00 |
| Additional certified hard copies | $19.00 each |
| USPS Priority mail delivery | $18.50 |
| FedEx overnight delivery | $42.00 |
| Format-matched layout | $12.00 per page |
A page is up to 250 words of source text — not a physical sheet. A 300-word document is billed as two pages. Your language pair also affects price — see language tiers.
Why us, for this document type
The plain truth about what notarization does
A notary confirms the identity of the person who signed the certificate — not the accuracy of the translation. We say this on the page, not just in the fine print, because it’s the single most useful sentence in this niche.
One transparent line item
Notarization is $34.00, shown clearly — never bundled invisibly into a higher page price and never presented as a mandatory upsell you didn’t ask for.
Still the same certified standard underneath
Notarization adds a notary’s seal to the certificate; it doesn’t replace the certified-translation standard everything here is built to.
Certified vs. sworn vs. notarized vs. apostilled
| Certified | Sworn | Notarized | Apostilled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who issues it | The translator or agency, via a signed Certificate of Accuracy | A government-recognized sworn translator (no US federal equivalent) | A certified translation, additionally signed before a notary public | A state Secretary of State (or the relevant federal authority) |
| Typical use | USCIS and most US institutions | A foreign court or government office that requires an officially recognized translator | A bank, DMV, or registrar that specifically asks for "notarized" | International use of a US-issued document |
| The one thing to know | Certification ≠ notarization | The US has no federal "sworn translator" status | A notary attests to the identity of the person signing the certificate — not the accuracy of the translation | We coordinate the request; we don’t issue the apostille ourselves |
Frequently asked questions
Does the notary check that the translation is accurate?
No. The notary confirms the identity of the person signing the Certificate of Accuracy — they don’t review or vouch for the translation itself. Translation accuracy is our responsibility, backed by our correction commitment, not the notary’s.
Do I need notarized or just certified?
Check the specific institution’s instructions. Most US institutions, including USCIS, accept a certified translation without notarization. A notarized translation is for the specific cases where the receiving office’s form or checklist asks for it by name — banks, DMVs, and some registrars are the most common examples.
Is notarized translation "more official" than certified?
No — it’s not a higher tier of accuracy or a "gold standard." It’s simply a certified translation with an added notarial step some institutions specifically require on their form. Order it because your form asks for it, not because it sounds more official.
Can I add notarization to an order I already placed?
Yes — edit the line in your cart and add the notarization option before checkout, or contact us with your order reference if you’ve already placed the order.
Do you need my document in person for the notary?
No. You send us a photo or scan; our process handles the in-person signing and notarization step on our side.
How fast is this?
The same turnaround tiers as our other certified services: standard 2–3 business days, rush (next business day) +40%, same-day (5 pages or fewer, ordered by 10:00 ET) +$95.00 flat.
Related services
USCIS & Immigration
USCIS & Immigration Certified Translation — USCIS does not require notarization; see why.
from $27.95/page
Vital Records & Personal Documents
Vital Records & Personal Documents — for the certificate itself, before adding notarization.
from $27.95/page
Sworn & Court-Certified
Sworn & Court-Certified Translation — for a foreign sworn-translator requirement or a US court filing.
from $36.95/page
Exactly what your form asked for — a notarized translation, transparently priced at $29.95/page plus $34.00 notarization.
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