Certified Translation Services for the Legal Industry
Legal work leaves no room for a translation that’s approximately right. A mistranslated clause in a contract, a softened phrase in a deposition, or a formatting choice a court doesn’t recognize can cost your client time, money, or the case itself. We translate legal documents the way legal work demands: precisely, confidentially, and on the timeline your matter requires.
Common Legal Documents We Translate
What Legal Translation Actually Requires
Legal documents get translated word-for-word, not paraphrased for readability, because courts, opposing counsel, and regulators need to see exactly what the original says, not an interpretation of it. Every legal translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, and a second linguist checks the work before it reaches you.
- Word-for-word translation, preserving the original document’s structure and formatting wherever possible.
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy included with every certified translation, meeting the standard most courts and agencies expect.
- Confidential handling, access limited to the translator and reviewer assigned to your project.
- Notarization available as an add-on when your filing requires it.
Court and filing requirements vary by jurisdiction. Confirm with your specific court or agency that our certified translation format meets their local rule before filing, and see our 100% Acceptance Guarantee for what happens if an accuracy issue comes up after delivery.
Confidentiality Built for Sensitive Legal Work
Legal documents are frequently sensitive by nature, privileged communications, case strategy, personal records entered into evidence. Access to your documents is limited to the translator and reviewer working on your project. See our Security & Privacy Practices page for the full detail on how documents are handled and stored.
Built for Law Firms, Legal Departments, and Individual Cases Alike
A single client with one document and a law firm managing dozens of active matters both get the same accuracy standard. If your firm or legal department needs translation on an ongoing basis, not a single order, see our Business & Bulk Translation and Enterprise Translation Solutions pages for volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and API access for firms that want translation built into their own case management workflow.
Pricing
Legal translation is priced the same as our standard certified translation rate, no industry markup. See Certified Translation and Pricing for exact rates, and Notarization if your filing requires it.
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.
The certification includes:
- A statement confirming the translation is complete and accurate.
- The document description and language pair.
- The translator’s signature and qualifications.
- Cloud Translate’s signature, stamp, letterhead, and contact information.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
The questions legal clients ask before ordering a translation.
Can your certified translations be used in court?
Our certified translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, the standard most courts and government agencies accept. Court requirements vary by jurisdiction, so confirm with the specific court or clerk’s office that our format meets their local rule before filing, we’re happy to adjust formatting if they ask for something specific.
Do you offer notarization for legal documents?
Yes, notarization is available as an add-on to certified translation. See our Notarization page for pricing and when it’s actually required versus optional.
How do you handle confidential legal documents?
Access is limited to the translator and reviewer assigned to your project. See our Security & Privacy Practices page for the specifics of how documents are handled and stored.
Can you handle large volumes, like a document production or a multi-matter caseload?
Yes, through our Business & Bulk Translation and Enterprise Translation Solutions pages, both built for law firms and legal departments with recurring or high-volume needs, including dedicated account management.
What legal document types do you translate?
Contracts, court filings, affidavits, powers of attorney, custody agreements, and depositions are the most common. See the document links below for specifics on each.
How fast can you turn around a legal translation?
Standard turnaround is 24-48 hours, with rush and same-day options available for filing deadlines and hearing dates.
Do certified translators need to be licensed attorneys to translate legal documents?
No. Legal translation requires a translator experienced with legal terminology and formatting, not a law license. We’re not attorneys and don’t provide legal advice, only accurate translation of the documents your legal matter requires.