Certified Translations Services in Any Language

Whether you represent a law firm, hospital, or clinical trial researcher, or you’ve been referred by one of our valued clients, you understand the importance of certified translations. With strong ISO processes and a 100% acceptance rate by USCIS, IRBs, and other regulatory agencies, you can count on BURG for all your certified translation needs. Contact a BURG Language Solutions expert today.

Certified Translations Services

Certified Translations You Can Trust

Since 1936, our founder, attorney Freda Burg, started translating for law firms; BURG has been dedicated to delivering accurate, certified translations that meet the highest standards of quality and integrity. Our certified document translation services are essential when precision and official recognition are required. Governments, legal, medical, and other organizations rely on certified translations for critical documents such as immigration papers, adoption agreements, court transcripts, and vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates.

Why Choose BURG Translations for Certified Services?

  • 100% Acceptance Rate

    BURG’s certified translations have a 100% acceptance rate by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other institutions. We have achieved this through our unwavering commitment to quality and accuracy, as also evidenced by our ISO certifications.

  • Experienced Professionals

    Our team of BURG Certified translators, each with specific industry experience, ensures that each translation is error-free and easily understood by native speakers of the target language.

  • Certificate of Accuracy

    We provide a signed certificate of accuracy after verifying the translation’s accuracy. This certificate affirms the translation’s precision and integrity.

  • White Glove Customer Service

    Every client has a dedicated two-person account team that provides 100% coverage at all times. With multiple communication channels and excellent ratings by our clients, there is a reason we’ve been in business for over eight decades. You can read more about what our clients say here.

What Is a Certified Translation?

A certified translation is accompanied by a signed statement from the translator attesting to the completeness and accuracy of the document. Legal and official documents often require this certification to ensure their acceptance by governmental and other authoritative bodies.

Our Certified Translation Services Include:

  • Vital Records: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and divorce decrees.
  • Legal Documents: Court transcripts, immigration documents, adoption papers, and more.
  • Academic Records: Diplomas, transcripts, and other educational certificates.
  • Medical Records: Patient histories, medical reports, clinical trials, and other healthcare documents.
  • Corporate Materials: Training materials, reports, and other internal documents requiring certification for foreign branches.

Benefits of Choosing BURG Translations

  • Decades of Expertise

    With over 85 years in the language service industry, we have developed proven processes that efficiently and cost-effectively provide the highest-quality translations.

  • BURG Certified Team

    Our elite team comprises specialized translation professionals, project managers, and ISO quality management experts, ensuring your project is delivered correctly and on time the first time.

  • ISO Certified Expertise

    We are dedicated to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring all clients receive the highest-quality service backed with rigorous ISO-certified processes.

Trust BURG to provide certified document translations and ensure you don’t risk rejection by the USCIS or any other court, organization, or regulatory agency.

Legal and Healthcare Certified Translation Services:

  • Legal Certified Translations

    Our certified legal translation services cover all the documents essential for the legal industry, including court transcripts, legal agreements, deposition records, and more. Our translators have deep knowledge of legal terminology and practices, ensuring that your documents meet all legal standards.

  • Healthcare Certified Translations

    Certified translations of medical records are crucial for patient care, clinical trials, and medical research. Our experienced translators accurately translate medical documents to support healthcare providers and researchers across different languages and regions.

ISO Certified Translation Process Explained

Our ISO-certified translation process ensures accuracy, reliability, and official recognition at BURG Translations. Here’s a step-by-step explanation:

Our ISO process ensures that your certified translations meet all required standards and are accepted by governmental and legal institutions. Using this certified documentation process, BURG has a 100% accuracy rate with USCIS and other regulatory agencies.

Legal and Healthcare Certified Translation Services:

  • Legal Certified Translations

    Our certified legal translation services cover all the documents essential for the legal industry, including court transcripts, legal agreements, deposition records, and more. Our translators have deep knowledge of legal terminology and practices, ensuring that your documents meet all legal standards.

  • Healthcare Certified Translations

    Certified translations of medical records are crucial for patient care, clinical trials, and medical research. Our experienced translators accurately translate medical documents to support healthcare providers and researchers across different languages and regions.

Common Uses for Certified Translations

Certified translations are essential in various scenarios where accuracy and official recognition are paramount. Common uses include:

  • Immigration

  • Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates
    Other Vital Records
  • Legal

  • Court Transcripts Affidavits
    Aadoption Papers
    Contracts.
  • Academic Records
  • Diplomas
    Transcripts
    Academic Evaluations Certifications for international education
  • Medical Records
  • Patient Histories Medical Reports
    Clinical Trial Documents
  • Corporate Documents
  • Business Reports
    Legal Documents
    Training Materials
    Internal Communications for Global Branches

Governments, legal bodies, educational institutions, employers, healthcare providers, and researchers require these translations to ensure that documents are accurate and officially recognized.

Ensuring Accuracy in Certified Translations through ISO Processes

Accuracy is paramount in certified translations, and at BURG Translations, we ensure it through rigorous ISO-certified processes:

  • ISO 9001:2015: This certification ensures that our quality management systems meet international standards.
  • ISO 17100:2015: This certification specifies requirements for core processes, resources, and other aspects necessary for delivering high-quality translations.

Our certified translation process includes multiple stages of quality assurance, from initial translation to final review, ensuring every document meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

Certified Translations for Immigration Purposes

Immigration processes often require precise and certified translations of critical documents. At BURG Translations, we specialize in immigration documents such as:

  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Divorce Decrees
  • Adoption Papers
  • Naturalization Certificates

Our certified translations for immigration purposes have a 100% acceptance rate by USCIS and other immigration authorities. We ensure that your documents are accurately translated and certified, helping you navigate the immigration process smoothly.

Certified Translations for Medical Records

In the healthcare industry, accurate translations of medical records are crucial. Our certified translation services for medical records include:

  • Patient Histories
  • Medical Reports
  • Clinical Trials
  • Prescriptions
  • Discharge Summaries

With our extensive experience and specialized medical translators, we ensure that all medical documents are accurately translated and certified, supporting patient care, clinical research, and medical administration across different languages and regions.

Certified Translations for Legal Matters

Legal document translations require certification to be accepted in courts and legal proceedings. BURG Translations provides certified translations for:

  • Court Transcripts
  • Legal Agreements
  • Deposition Records
  • Contracts
  • Affidavits
  • USCIS

Our translators are experts in legal terminology and practices, ensuring that all translations meet the stringent requirements of the legal industry. Trust BURG Translations for reliable and accurate certified translations for all your legal needs.

The Importance of Certified Translations in Healthcare

In the healthcare sector, certified translations are vital for ensuring clear communication and regulation compliance. They play a crucial role in:

  • Patient Care: Accurate translation of medical records ensures healthcare providers have the information to deliver proper care.
  • Clinical Trials: Certified translations of trial documents are essential for international research and regulatory submissions.
  • Medical Administration: Clear and accurate translations of administrative documents help maintain compliance and operational efficiency.

At BURG Translations, we understand the critical nature of medical translations and provide certified services to support the healthcare industry with precision and reliability.

When you need certified translations that you can rely on, BURG Translations is the clear choice. Our extensive experience and commitment to quality ensure that your documents will be translated accurately and accepted without issue.

FAQ

A certified translation is a document accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company attesting to its accuracy and completeness. 

This certification is often required for official documents for legal, medical, and regulatory purposes.

Certified translations are important in highly regulated industries to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. They provide an official guarantee of accuracy, which is essential for documents such as clinical trial reports, medical device manuals, legal contracts, and other regulatory submissions.

 The certified translation process involves:

  1. Document analysis and file prep
  2. Translation by a qualified linguist
  3. Review by a qualified editor
  4. Quality assurance checks
  5. Certification statement preparation
  6. Final document delivery with certification

Yes, BURG certified translators are not only linguistically proficient but also have expertise in specific fields such as life sciences, healthcare, legal, and manufacturing. This ensures accurate translation of industry-specific terminology and concepts.

The turnaround time for a certified translation depends on the document’s length and complexity. Typically, it ranges from 2-5 business days. For urgent requests, we offer expedited services.

We offer certified translations for all our ISO workflow documents. These include a wide range of documents, including:

  • Clinical trial protocols and reports
  • Medical device documentation
  • Regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA)
  • Healthcare records
  • Legal contracts and patents
  • Immigration documents
  • Manufacturing specifications and manuals
  • Corporate financial reports

 

Yes, our certified translations meet the requirements of major government agencies and regulatory bodies worldwide. BURG has a 100% acceptance rate with USCIS, IRBs, and other regulatory agencies.

We maintain strict info security and confidentiality protocols, including secure file transfer systems, non-disclosure agreements, BAAs, and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. We are ISO certified to both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100:2015.

Yes, we offer certified translations in over 400 language pairs, covering all major global languages and regional variants, including rare languages. Our vast network of BURG certified translators ensures we can meet your diverse linguistic needs.

The certification statement includes:

  • Company name
  • Source and target languages
  • Statement of accuracy and completeness
  • Date of translation
  • Project Manager’s signature
  • Notarization (if required)

Yes. We can provide notarized translations when required for an additional fee. This involves having the translator’s certification statement notarized, adding an extra layer of legal verification.

The cost of a certified translation varies based on factors such as document length, complexity, language pair, and turnaround time. Contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your specific needs.