An apostille is a government certification that authenticates documents for legal purposes in other countries. Think of it like an international notarization. Make sure to find out if you need one for the original document or the translation!
Read MoreThis code explains the rules for a county clerk to verify and record the English translation of a foreign language document. The translator must be either a California certified court interpreter or an ATA certified translator, and the signed translator certification (affidavit) must be notarized.
Read MoreTo use a foreign language document as evidence in a California court, it must be accompanied by a translation into English and a translator certification. See Rule of Court 3.1110 (g).
Read MoreThere are two main types of notarial acts in California: jurat and acknowledgment. For my translator certification, I use the acknowledgment.
Read MoreIn the context of translation, there are 2 kinds of certification. My clients are often told they need a "certified translation" or a translation done by a "certified translator". Unfortunately, even the authorities that require certification usually don't know what it means!
Read MoreInterpreter, translator.
Read MoreThe Administrative Hearing certification is required to interpret for administrative law proceedings like workers comp, and California's Medical is a medical-legal certification required to interpret for medical evaluations used as evidence in either administrative (QME, AME) or civil law proceedings (IME).
Read MorePrograms outside California, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and professional certificates.
Read MoreMy reference library of English, Spanish, bilingual and legal dictionaries.
Read MoreLegal, English, multilingual, and Spanish.
Read MoreMasters programs in translation and interpreting around the world.
Read MorePrograms include undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and professional certificates.
Read MoreThese legal service providers coordinate lawyers and law firms to do probono work that often requires translators and/or interpreters.
Read MoreTranslation and interpreting professional associations — California, regional, national, and international.
Read MoreCalifornia Government Code sections 68560 to 68566 requires interpreters in court to be certified by the Judicial Council.
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