Certified Business Contract Translation
A government registrar, bank, or overseas counterparty needs your business contract in English, and the deal can't move until it's translated. Cloud Translate turns that around fast: a certified translation at $18 per page, with notarization available and a 100% acceptance guarantee, so the filing or closing doesn't stall on paperwork.
When Business Contracts Need to Be Translated
A translated business contract usually comes up when a company is expanding into a new market, registering a business abroad, or working through due diligence on a deal. Two of the most common situations:
From a One-Page Service Agreement to a Full Deal Package
A short vendor or service agreement, a distribution or franchise agreement, a joint venture agreement, a standalone NDA, and a full M&A due-diligence package with a share purchase agreement plus a dozen schedules all place very different demands on a translation. We translate whatever scope you send, whether it's a single two-page agreement or a full deal binder, and keep company names, defined terms, and figures identical across every document in the set.
Certified vs. Notarized vs. Sworn: What Business Contracts Need
These terms get used interchangeably, but they aren't the same thing, and the receiving agency usually cares about the difference:
- Certified translation
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy from the translator attesting the translation is complete and accurate. This is what USCIS, most U.S. courts, and most U.S. government agencies require.
- Notarized translation
- A notary public witnesses the translator sign the Certificate of Accuracy and applies their official seal. Notarization verifies the identity of the signer, not the accuracy of the translation. Some courts, banks, and foreign consulates specifically require this.
- Sworn translation
- In many European and Latin American countries, only a translator who has taken an oath before a court is authorized to produce a legally valid translation. If your document is going to a country outside the U.S., check whether it requires a sworn translator rather than a U.S.-style certified translation.
Most business counterparties, banks, and government registrars accept a certified translation with no notarization. Some foreign registries or regulators request notarization instead, so confirm with the receiving party before you order.
Sample certified translation documents
Your certified translation is delivered as a digital PDF with an official Certificate of Translation Accuracy, signed and stamped by the translator and Cloud Translate. We apply basic formatting to keep it readable, but we do not replicate the design of your source document.
What's Included, Even on Multi-Document Deals
- Every clause, schedule, and defined term translated in full, not summarized
- One glossary of company names, defined terms, and figures applied consistently across every document when you submit a multi-contract deal package
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy naming the translator and their qualifications
- A print-ready PDF by email, with notarized hard copies available by mail
- Confidential handling of commercial terms, with our own signed NDA available on request before we start
How It Works
From upload to certified PDF in four steps.
Upload the contract or full set of deal documents you need translated.
Get a free quote and choose standard, expedited, or same-day delivery, we can also sign our own confidentiality agreement before we start if your deal requires it.
A professional translator experienced with commercial documents completes the translation; on multi-document deals, the same translator and glossary are used across the whole set so company names, defined terms, and figures stay identical everywhere.
Review your translation, request any free revisions, and receive the final certified PDF, with notarization and hard-copy mail available.
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The translation matched our birth certificate exactly, and it was accepted by USCIS on the first try. Turnaround was faster than I expected.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
The questions people ask before ordering a business contract translation.
How long does a certified business contract translation take?
Most certified business contract translations are completed within 24–48 hours. Expedited and same-day delivery are available for an additional fee when you're working against a closing or filing deadline.
Will my translated contract be accepted by a government registrar, bank, or business counterparty?
Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets the standard most registrars, banks, and counterparties expect. If it's ever rejected on accuracy grounds, we'll correct it at no additional cost.
Can you translate a full due-diligence document set and keep terminology consistent across every file?
Yes. When you submit a multi-document deal package, we assign one translator and one glossary of company names, defined terms, and figures across the entire set, rather than translating each document in isolation.
Will you sign our own NDA or confidentiality agreement before starting?
Yes. If your deal requires it, we can review and sign your confidentiality agreement before we begin work, in addition to our standard confidential handling of every order.
Can our in-house counsel or an employee translate the contract instead?
For an internal review, that may be fine. But if a government registrar, bank, or counterparty requires a certified translation, it needs to come from an independent third-party translator, not an employee or in-house counsel with a stake in the deal.
Do I need a notarized translation or a certified translation of the contract?
Most business counterparties and registrars only require a certified translation, not a notarized one. Some foreign registries or regulators request notarization instead. Tell us where it's being filed and we'll confirm before you order.
Who certifies a business contract translation?
A professional translator experienced with commercial documents completes the translation and signs a Certificate of Accuracy attesting that it is a complete and accurate rendering of the original contract.
How much does a business contract translation cost?
Standard certified translation is $18 per page. Expedited (rush) translation is $28 per page. Notarization is available as an add-on for $9 per document.