Translation Services
Certified translation services in Torrance for USCIS, legal, and business documents. Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more.
Certified Document Translation Services
The South Bay is one of the most culturally diverse regions in Southern California, and many residents need documents translated for immigration, legal, or business purposes. Our certified translation service provides accurate, professional translations that are widely accepted by USCIS, courts, schools, and government agencies.
Languages We Translate
We offer translation services for the languages most commonly needed in the South Bay:
- Spanish: The most requested language in the South Bay
- Japanese: Serving Torrance's large Japanese-American community
- Korean: For the Korean communities in Torrance and Gardena
- Tagalog: Serving Filipino residents throughout the South Bay
- Vietnamese: For the Vietnamese communities in the area
- Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese): Traditional and simplified characters
- French, German, Portuguese: European languages for international documents
Don't see your language listed? Contact us—we have a network of professional translators covering most world languages.
Documents We Translate
Our certified translations are accepted for:
- Immigration (USCIS): Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, academic transcripts
- Legal Proceedings: Court documents, contracts, affidavits, Powers of Attorney
- Academic: Diplomas, transcripts, course descriptions for university applications
- Business: Contracts, articles of incorporation, financial statements
- Medical: Medical records, vaccination records, prescriptions
- Personal: Driver's licenses, passports, letters, and personal correspondence
What is Certified Translation?
A certified translation includes a signed statement (Certificate of Translation Accuracy) attesting that the translation is complete and accurate to the best of the translator's knowledge. This certificate can then be notarized for additional authenticity.
Important: Translation and notarization are separate acts. We translate the document, then you (or the translator) signs the Certificate of Translation Accuracy, which we notarize. The translation itself is not notarized—the signature is.
How It Works
- Submit Document: Email or bring us your original document
- Quote: We provide a quote based on language and document length
- Translation: Professional translator completes the work
- Certificate: Translator signs the Certificate of Translation Accuracy
- Notarization: We notarize the translator's signature
- Delivery: You receive the translated document with notarized certificate
Serving Our Diverse Community
Torrance is home to one of the largest Japanese-American communities outside Japan, a vibrant Korean population, and diverse Latino, Filipino, and Vietnamese communities. We're proud to help our neighbors navigate the paperwork that connects them to their heritage and their future in America.
Need documents for international use? Check out our Apostille Services for authenticating documents for use abroad. Ready to get started? Book an appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does translation take?
Turnaround depends on document length and language. Simple documents like birth certificates typically take 1-3 business days. Longer or technical documents may take more time.
Are your translations accepted by USCIS?
Yes, our certified translations meet USCIS requirements. Each translation includes a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy that can be notarized.
Do you translate the notarization itself?
No, we notarize the signature on the Certificate of Translation Accuracy. The translation and the notarization are separate services.
Can you translate handwritten documents?
Yes, though handwritten documents may take longer and cost more due to the additional time needed to decipher handwriting.
What if I need an Apostille on my translated document?
We can help with that too! After notarizing the translator's certificate, we can process the document through the Secretary of State for an Apostille. See our Apostille Services page for details.