Certified Translation Service
This ISO certification is specifically tailored for the translation industry and it controls the translation processes adopted by the professional translation company to ensure translation standards are met in the final deliverables.
This means we can produce true, complete and accurate translations recommended for certification and authentication. Apart from the authenticity of our translations, our fast turnaround time, competitive prices and excellent customer service are reasons why we are the trusted team when it comes to certified document translation services.
Here is how you can get certified translation services with us:
It is common that you may have many questions you want to ask about certified translation.
In order to help you make good choices and understand the process and the requirement of certified translation better, we have compiled a list of FAQ below.
If you have further question, call us directly at +65 6576 0138 to speak to one of our Consultants.
You can also send your questions to [email protected]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING CERTIFIED TRANSLATION
As such, a certified translation can be defined as a document that has been translated from one language to another by a professional translation with the following assurance:
That the translation is true, complete and accurate rendering of the content of the source document
That the translation is done by a translator knowledgeable in both the languages required in the translation
In Singapore, it is common for certified translations to be requested by the following bodies:
- Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) – In Singapore, the ICA requires certified translations of documents that are not created originally in the English language. This includes but not limited to documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, proof of employment, and proof of income etc.
- Other Singapore Government Bodies – These includes but not limited to Ministry of Man Power (MOM), Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Ministry of Education (MOE), Registration of Marriage (ROM), Land Transport Authority (LTA), Traffic Police, and Singapore Police Force etc.
- Academic Institutions – College, Polytechnics and Universities in Singapore may require certified translations of diplomas, certificates or transcripts as part of admission application.
- Court of Law – The Singapore courts and various government agencies may require certified translations of legal documents and evidence.
- Business – Certified translations may be required for the registration of new businesses, validation of company’s financial reports, patents, legal agreements, contracts, and audits etc.
Please note that the above is only a suggested list. It is not a definitive listing and it is by no means exhaustive.
A certified translation provided by a professional translation body can, from a neutral standpoint, attest and assure the authority accepting the documents that the content of the original document is true, complete and accurate.
It is, thus, not advisable for you to perform your own translation.
Lingua Technologies International is also an ISO 17100 certified company. This ISO certification is specifically tailored for the translation industry and it controls the translation processes adopted by the translation company to ensure translation standards are met in the final deliverables.
Official translation must adhere one of the criteria below:
(i) Translated copy provided by the Embassy;
(ii) Translated copy notarized by a Notary Public; or
(iii) A privately translated copy attested by the Embassy.
For option (i) and (iii), you may like to check with your embassy if they provide translation services and if they attest privately translated documents. Unfortunately, not all Embassies will attest private translations and even fewer will provide translation services.
For option (ii), you will need to get your translation done first before proceeding to have it notarised by a Notary Public. However, most Notary Publics will notarise only translations done by reputable translation companies.
This is where we come in.
Lingua Technologies International offers certified translation service under our ISO 17100 certification which translation processes in translation companies to translation qualities. This means the translation provided is an accurate and faithful rendering of the original source document.
On top of that, we can also recommend legal partners to help facilitate the notarization of your certified translated document.
- Call us directly at +65 6576 0138 to speak to one of our Certified Translation Consultants.
- Submit your documents using our online inquiry form by click here.
- Send us an email with your request to [email protected]
- That the translation is true, complete and accurate rendering of the content of the source document
- That the translation is done by a translator knowledgeable in both the languages required in the translation
This is only an attestation to the authenticity of the translation provided.
In order to officiate it (making it official), the certified translation must be notarised by a Notary Public. Notarisation is necessary if the translated document is to be used in a foreign country or when it is an explicit requirement by the authorities or government agencies.
For example, any non-English documents that are to be submitted to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore will have to be translated into English, and the translation must be made official prior to its submission.
According to the ICA, official translations are translations that have been certified/ attested by the relevant Embassies or notarised by Notary Publics in Singapore.
However, not all Embassies will attest private translations and even fewer will provide translation services. Most Notary Publics will also require your translations to be certified by translation companies before they are notarised.
Lingua Technologies International offers certified translation service under our ISO 17100 certification which translation processes in translation companies to translation qualities. This means the translation provided is an accurate and faithful rendering of the original source document.
On top of that, we can also recommend legal partners to help facilitate the notarization of your certified translated document.
In Singapore, Notaries Public must be qualified lawyers. They are appointed by the Board of Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public. Notaries public, act as impartial officers, notarise documents, usually by witnessing, authenticating and certifying the execution of documents to be used in foreign countries.
Lingua Technologies International is a professional translation company. We are not a law firm and as such, we are unable to provide notarization of documents. In fact, no translation companies, unless they are also law firms, can provide notarisation services.
However, we work with various legal partners to help facilitate the notarization of your certified translated document. We will be able to offer you some recommendations.
As a guide, Notary fees are prescribed by the Academy of Law. Please check with the relevant parties for the exact prices.
Lingua Technologies International works with various legal partners to help facilitate the notarization of your certified translated document. We will be able to offer you some recommendations.
Please note that our company do not stand to gain monetarily through such recommendations and the charges for Notarization are payable directly to the Notary Public.
As far as we know, there are official bodies in Singapore to swear-in translators. The Supreme Court in Singapore used to provide translation services but since 1 January 2015, the Supreme Court has stopped providing translation services for documents for private use.
As such, the best way to get a certified translation is to get it done with a reputable translation company with a good track record and a recognised certification.
Lingua Technologies International is an ISO 17100 certified company. This ISO certification is specifically tailored for the translation industry and it controls the translation processes adopted by the translation company to ensure translation standards are met in the final deliverables.
This is one of the best ways to guarantee the quality of the translation.
We understand that there are unscrupulous translation companies that may be providing misleading information on their official website of such nature.
Please be warned not to be misled by these companies.
ICA DOES NOT HAVE NOR HOST A LIST OF APPROVED TRANSLATION COMPANIES!!
WHY CHOOSE US?
With more than 20 years of proven excellence in translation services, Lingua Technologies International is one of the pioneers in offering Multilingual Translation Service Solution to Singapore and the region. The company takes pride in making translation an invaluable experience. With the ISO 17100 certification, you now have a peace of mind that your translation projects are always processed and handled by professionals in accordance to guidelines and standards set forth in this ISO certification specification developed for Translation Businesses worldwide. You can now leave the tedious task of translation to our professional team of linguists and project managers, while you work on what matters most to you: your business.