Certified German to English and English to German Translations – Approved by USCIS and Universities

The Process

1. You upload your document(s) in the quote request form (a good, legible picture with your phone is fine).
2. I send a quote/invoice.
3. You pay, sit back, and relax.
4. I deliver on time, with money back guarantee.

Pricing

• $35 per page with up to 300 words
• Express service: $45 per page, $55 per page on weekends
• Euros and other currencies accepted
• Notarization available upon request (usually $20 total)
• Express shipping of paper copies: $26.50

What’s Included

• Professional German to English or English to German translation
• Stamped certificate of accuracy
• 100% acceptance guarantee by USCIS or WES or your money back
• Email delivery within 48 hours for up to 5 pages, Mon-Fri
• Physical paper copy included

• Birth certificates
• Death certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce decrees
• German birth certificates
• Austrian birth certificates

• Diplomas
• Transcripts
• Other educational records for university admission
• Documents for foreign educational credential evaluation

• Documents for immigrant visas (EB visas, diversity immigrant visas etc.)
• Documents for non-immigrant visas (H-1B, J-1, F-1, student visas etc.)

• Bank statements
• Pay stubs
• Criminal record reports
• Documents for foreign professional credential evaluation
• And more

1. You upload your documents securely onto my server.

Legible scans accepted. You can also text me a good, legible picture from your smartphone.

2. I send you a quote and delivery timeframe.

48-hour turnaround for up to 5 pages via email, Mon-Fri.

3. You pay securely.

Payment via credit card, debit card, PayPal, or SEPA transfer.
Other payment options available upon request.

4. I deliver on time.

Rush mailing of hard copies upon request.
Mailing directly to your college or evaluation service possible.

Certified Translation

A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a certificate of accuracy. For USCIS and immigration purposes, documents for naturalization in the US etc., a certified translation is in most cases sufficient. For example, here are the requirements for naturalization documents for N-400 applications. In most other cases, e.g. for the evaluation of foreign credentials by a NACES or AICE professional or for university admissions, a certified translation by an ATA-certified translator is sufficient as well. Note that in some cases, Swiss and German authorities also accept translations by an ATA-certified translator. In many cases, however, translations for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland need to be provided by a sworn translator, which I am not.

Notarized Translation

A notarized translation is a translation accompanied by a certificate of accuracy, whereby the certificate of accuracy is signed in the presence of a notary public and the notary confirms the authenticity of the signature.
This may be required by some non-immigration entities such as colleges, universities, or courts. When in doubt, please ask the requesting authority. I’m happy to help you find out which type of translation you require.

Digital versus hard copies

In some cases, especially during COVID-19, many authorities accept entirely digital documents, possibly digitally notarized. In any case, I always deliver hard copies by mail. You will receive a PDF file within 48 hours for up to 5 pages, and hard copies will be mailed out after your approval of the PDF. If you are unsure about the requirements, please ask the requesting authority.

Ethical

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.

Secure

Since 2018, I am NCTA’s Webmaster 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 am using a dedicated email server under my own domain to send messages. Documents that you upload are encrypted via SSL.

Verified

You can verify my credentials by the American Translators Association here, my certification number is 503788. Further, as a licensed USA Cycling Level 2 Coach with an active coaching license, I am required to undergo a criminal background check every two years. A copy of the latest background check is available upon request.

Transparent

I will inform you about the status of your certified translation at each step. Your purchase is automatically protected. If hard copies are required, they will be sent insured for the fee you paid with a tracking number.