Issue a certified translation packet
Reinforce ATA / court-certified translation order from translator training. The certificate is not signed until the complete source is rendered and the statement of accuracy is attached.
- Confirm the source is complete.
- Confirm the source is legible.
- Translate the full text, including stamps and handwritten notes.
- Have a second linguist review if the client or court requires it.
- Attach the translator’s certificate of accuracy.
- Notarize only if the receiving authority requires a jurat.
- Do not omit a ‘small’ stamp or summarize instead of translating.