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Guaranteed acceptance by US authorities!

Need a certified translation for US authorities or universities? Stressed or confused about the process? Don't worry, I can help. I am certified by the American Translators Association, which means that my translations meet even the strictest requirements.

Simple Pricing:

$35

per page
(options available)

Turnaround:

1-3 business days for most documents

Professional ATA certified translator

Applying for a US visa or to study at a US university, and need a certified translation? Need a certified translation for a different US authority? You've come to the right place.

Confused about pricing? No need, I charge a flat fee per page.

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Too complicated? You can fill out the simple form here, or email me, or text me at +1 (805) 270-5672.

Discombobulated by requirements? Not to worry, I have done this before.

Staples, no staples, electronic signature accepted, electronic signature rejected—every US authority has its own requirements. You tell me exactly where you're submitting the translation, and I take care of the rest.

Doubts about acceptance? You can rest easy with my acceptance guarantee.

Guaranteed acceptance by USCIS, WES, US universities, and other US authorities, or you get your money back and a corrected translation at no charge with rush turnaround. All my translations are fully compliant with United States Regulation 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3).
(The fine print: This guarantee only applies to translations for official use in the US. My ATA certification is not necessarily recognized outside of the US.)

Need it in a rush? No problem!

I offer express options, also for a flat fee per page. I only promise what I can deliver, and I have never missed an agreed-upon deadline.

Worried about data privacy? Your documents are in good hands.

Your personal documents stay on my computer and are not sent around the globe to the lowest bidder or into the cloud.

Some other special requirements? Let me know.

If you need the translations submitted directly to an authority or credentialing service in the US, I'm happy to help. Something else? Shoot me a message and we'll figure it out.

Carola F Berger, PhD, CT - ATA-certified patent translator

Carola F Berger, PhD, CT

ATA-CERTIFIED TRANSLATOR

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I had an excellent experience working with Carola Berger. She was very professional and responded quickly to all my requests. Her delivery was fast and the transaction felt personal. I can recommend her very much
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Petra Williams
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Mrs Berger replied immediately to my translating request. She delivered earlier then the estimated timeframe and after prove reading sent off the Hardcopies with tracking information right away. She's very efficient, reliable and straight forward, all you want in a professional Translater. My to GO-TO when ever I need professional translation help, I definitely recoment her service
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Mrs. Berger was extremely professional, timely and accurate. She kept us informed every step of the process . We highly recommend her.
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CFP Translations has been supremely responsive to our requests, and has provided accurate and quick translations of documents for us each time we have engaged her services
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Great service, really quick response when I have questions or concerns! I used the translation service twice because I was really satisfied with quality and how fast they get the job done! I will always use it again if I need an ATA certified translation for government or university!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a certified translation?

A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a certificate of accuracy. All my certified translations are accompanied by a signed certification of accuracy with my ATA stamp and seal. Because I am ATA-certified, my translations are accepted by all US authorities and are fully compliant with United States Regulation 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3).

How much does a certified translation cost? How long does it take?

I charge a flat $35 per page for standard translation, with a turnaround of 1-3 business days for most projects. Contact me for additional options such as notarization and express translation.

Does my translation need to be notarized?

For most US authorities, notarization is not required. However, the US Department of State requires that translations for passport applications be accompanied by a notarized certificate of accuracy. This may also be required by some non-immigration entities such as US courts. When in doubt, please ask the requesting authority. I’m happy to help you find out whether notarization is required.

Can you send the translations directly to my university admissions office or credential evaluation service?

I am happy to send the translation directly to the receiving authority at no extra cost (aside from postage, if applicable). I recently sent certified translations directly to institutions such as Cal State LA, Arizona State University, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and many others.

Do you provide certified translations from English into German, for Germany, Austria, or Switzerland?

In some restricted cases, Swiss and German authorities also accept translations by an ATA-certified translator. In many cases, however, translations for Germany and Switzerland need to be provided by a sworn translator, which I am not. In Austria, only “Gerichtsdolmetscher” (sworn translators) may provide official certified translations, and I am not sworn in Austria.

Why should I trust you?

I have been in the translation business since 2010. As an ATA-certified translator, I am bound by the American Translators Association’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. I will not outsource your project, nor will I send your confidential documents to third parties or to the lowest bidder. Your documents stay local, on my computer.

Is my personal information safe with you?

From 2018 to 2025, I was the webmaster of the Northern California Translators Association and thus know a thing or two about cybersecurity. The only other living being who has access to my office is my dog, who lacks the opposable thumbs to crack my passphrases. I use a dedicated email server under my own domain to send messages. Documents that you upload are encrypted via TLS/SSL.