What is a 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.

Does my translation need to get notarized?

In most cases for US authorities, a certified translation is sufficient without notarization. However, specific requirements may vary depending on the requesting authority. Contact us for guidance on your specific situation.

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

While CFB Scientific Translations provides certified translations for US authorities, translations for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland often need to be provided by a sworn translator (beeidigter Übersetzer), which requires different qualifications.

Why should I trust you?

CFB Scientific Translations LLC is owned and operated by Carola F. Berger, an ATA-certified translator (certification number 503788) with credentials verifiable through the American Translators Association. The company has been providing professional translation services since 2010, with a money-back guarantee for acceptance by US authorities.

Is my personal information safe with you?

Your personal documents stay on the translator's computer and are not sent around the globe to the lowest bidder. There is no outsourcing to third parties, no use of insecure cloud applications, and no machine translation or AI without prior approval. All documents are treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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