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  • U.S. Language Services LLC

Clients: Law Firms

From national and international firms to
small practices serving local communities

Over 100 law firms across the country already prefer U.S. Language Services LLC for their legal translations.

You can trust U.S. Language Services LLC to translate any document, from single-page certificates to extensive litigation support documents and evidence.

We can satisfy all your legal translation needs in over 30 languages with just one point of contact.

Below is a selection of the law firms we work with and a small selection of their practice areas which often require translations.

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Immigration

Whether the end client is an undocumented worker or a high-powered executive, USCIS requires a certified translation to be submitted along with any foreign language document. U.S. Language Services complies with USCIS requirements in order to guarantee that our certified translations are valid for Green Card and citizenship applications.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Background Checks
  • Apostilles
  • Criminal Records
  • Death Certificates

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Divorce & Family Law

Divorce or separation processes often require the certified translation of numerous documents when one partner is a foreign national, the couple has assets or properties abroad, when there are minor children living outside the country the custody of whom is sought and for alimony claims.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Foreign Bank Statements
  • Foreign Property Deeds
  • Foreign Appraisals
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Marriage Certificates

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Banking and Finance

The banking industry is often closely involved in the purchase, sale and financing of large projects, these projects may be related to real estate developments, oil-and-gas production, airports, seaports or telecommunication projects. These processes involve foreign institutions and investors and, as a result, certified translations of a large quantity of documentation are often required.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Rental and lease agreements
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Loan agreements
  • Heavy equipment rental
  • Aviation and maritime vessels contracts
  • Real Estate Acquisitions

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Tax Law

Many of the firms with which we work provide tax advisory services. These clients request certified translations of documents for the expatriation or repatriation of funds, FBAR and FATCA compliance and voluntary disclosure programs, as well as documents for foreign investors or U.S. citizens making capital investments outside the country.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Foreign Financial Assets Documentation
  • Foreign Bank Statements
  • Offshore Accounts Statements
  • Foreign Property Deeds
  • Foreign Tax Returns

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

The field of litigation is one of the broadest, It ranges from asbestos and mass tort litigation, to property litigation, to civil rights litigation and class action litigation, to technology litigation, among others. Certified translations are often required in litigation processes to ensure legal admissibility, facilitate cross-border communication and comply with jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Expert opinions and reports
  • Patent applications
  • Legal contracts
  • ​​Agreement for Services
  • Court testimonies
  • Police records
  • Internal communications

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Labor and Employment

From translating employment contracts to employee handbooks and policies to supporting documents for the litigation of claims by current or former employees, our customers frequently require certified translations.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Employee handbooks
  • Employment Contracts
  • Mismanagement claims
  • Employee misconduct documentation
  • Compliance audits
  • Procedures and safety manuals
  • Benefits packages

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Real Estate, Hospitality and Leisure

Whether the firm’s end client is a real estate developer requiring financing from foreign investors or a landlord with tenants who speak different languages, certified translations are often needed in the real estate sector. They are needed for cross-border transactions, due diligence for property acquisition, real estate financing, dispute resolution, property management and much more.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Contracts
  • Land use permits
  • Property titles and deeds
  • Zoning regulations
  • Rental and lease agreements
  • Powers of attorney
  • Architectural Project Briefs
  • Mortgage documentation
  • Construction permits
  • Building codes

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Private Wealth Management

In the field of private wealth management, working with clients from diverse backgrounds and jurisdictions is common and requires certified translation services for business succession planning, trust and estate planning, cross-border investments, regulatory and tax compliance and charitable planning.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Buy-sell agreements
  • Trust and estate administration
  • Foreign Financial Assets Documentation
  • Offshore Accounts Statements
  • Charitable planning documentation
  • Prospectuses
  • Power of attorney

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Insurance

Documents must be translated in the area of insurance law for legal proceedings involving parties from different countries to ensure accurate communication and admissibility in court, policy interpretation to provide clarity and ensure proper understanding of a policy’s terms, conditions and exclusions, as well as for claims documentation for events in foreign countries.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Policies
  • Expert, medical, accident and investigation reports
  • Invoices
  • Witnesses statements
  • Contracts
  • Foreign court decisions
  • Settlement and arbitration agreements

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Accident and Injury

The type of accidents for which individuals may require legal services is quite varied, from workplace accidents to motor vehicle accidents — including cars, trucks and trains — to slip and fall accidents to medical malpractice and construction accidents. Each of these cases may require certified translations when the accident is a cross-board accident or the parties involved are multilingual.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Police, accident and expert reports
  • Medical records and bills
  • Repair estimates
  • Court filings
  • Settlement agreements
  • Demand letters
  • Insurance policies
  • Witness statements

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Corporate Transactions and Finance

Large corporations often have clients, partners and stakeholders from foreign countries and it is essential that information regarding cross-border deals, mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures, syndicated loans, as well as a range of other situations be presented to them in their own language to facilitate communication and ensure understanding.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Franchise programs
  • Financial statements and records
  • Compliance-related documents
  • Joint venture documentation
  • Credit agreements and loan documentation
  • Contracts and MOUs
  • Prospectuses

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Energy and Environment

Large international energy and environmental projects often require the intervention of foreign governments and foreign construction, transport and services companies. These companies and governments often do not issue their documentation in English or require that the documentation be translated to the local language.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Agreements and contracts (financial, EPC, LNG shipping, drilling, etc.)
  • Risk evaluations
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Offtake arrangements
  • Permits and licenses
  • Remediation plans
  • Monitoring reports

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Healthcare

Translations are required in the area of Healthcare for a vast range of situations. They can be used to ensure patients and their families have a clear understanding of the medical care they are receiving, or they can be used to convey vital information to diverse populations in the context of international public health initiatives or to ensure informed consent is obtained from participants in clinical trials, as well as in the context of cross-border healthcare transactions such as M&As or partnerships.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Patient consent forms, medical records and treatment plans
  • Clinical trial documentation
  • Medical and pharmaceutical procedures
  • Regulatory compliance documentation
  • Importation documents
  • Friendly PC Model documentation
  • Health advisories and guidelines
  • Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

The field of medical malpractice is one of the most delicate since the clients are in a very vulnerable situation. In these instances, any documentation supporting the patient is translated, whether from the medical center or external sources.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Medical records and treatment plans
  • Diagnostic reports
  • Surgical notes
  • Expert opinions and testimonies
  • Witness statements
  • Settlement negotiations

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Technology, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Software and cloud services are often offered across borders or involve collaborations with international players. As a result, it is essential that the terms of service, privacy policies and press releases when new launches or data breaches are detected be translated to the languages of the countries in which the services are offered.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Terms of service
  • Privacy policies
  • Data processing agreements
  • Risk assessments
  • Press releases
  • ​​Intellectual property regulations
  • Breach notifications
  • Investigation and forensic reports

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Intellectual Property

Both the exploitation and the defense of intellectual property can require the translation of many documents. One of the main sources of income for literary, musical and software content creators is the international licensing of their creations which frequently involves a significant volume of documentation that often requires translation.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Licensing agreements
  • Assignment records
  • Patents
  • Trademark applications and registrations
  • Copyright notices
  • Cease and desist letters
  • Evidence of infringement
  • TTAB opposition proceedings

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

International Trade and Supply Chain

Cross-border transactions require companies to comply with legal and regulatory requirements of foreign governments and national agencies, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These transactions, which require companies to be in constant dialogue with foreign players, makes the translation of a significant volume of documentation essential.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Trade agreements
  • Purchase orders
  • Import/Export licenses
  • Product safety certifications
  • Customs declarations
  • Compliance and supplier audits
  • Export compliance programs
  • Shipping documentation

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Transportation

Transport companies require legal services for all types of cross-border operations. These operations are often subject to legal regulations from different jurisdictions, requiring the certified translation of documentation to comply with local and international government laws and regulations.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Transportation, maintenance and refurbishment and leasing agreements
  • Compliance-related documents
  • Contracts
  • Procurement documentation
  • Customs documentation
  • Safety standards
  • Licensing conditions

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Areas of practice for which certified translations are required

Trusts & Estates

Trusts and estates may have assets located in multiple countries, or involve international family members or beneficiaries. As a result, in order to ensure proper administration and execution, certified translations are often required.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Property deeds
  • Will, trusts and other estate planning documents
  • Asset inventories
  • Powers of attorney
  • Tax- related documents
  • Documents related to guardianship and conservatorship matters

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Elder Law

Elder law is focused on the protection of people as they age and people with disabilities. When it involves foreign nationals or individuals with income sources from other countries, documents must be translated to guarantee their long term care planning, guardianship and retirement.

Frequently Requested Documents

  • Wills and trusts
  • Medical records, care plans and consent forms
  • Powers of attorney
  • Guardianship or conservatorship documentation
  • Property deeds
  • Documents related to foreign public benefits
  • International retirement and pension plans

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Guaranteed Acceptance

U.S. Language Services is a corporate member of the ATA.
All certified translations are accepted by USCIS, major corporations, professional agencies, and educational institutions.
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FAQs

You can order most translations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our online store. For large projects (more than 20,000 words or 50 pages), please request a quote.

General Questions

Can you expedite my translation?2024-05-01T19:21:27-04:00

We offer expedited service for Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and German.

With expedited service, your order is given priority and you can expect the turnaround time to be reduced by 50%.

Expedited service includes a 50% surcharge.

If you require expedited service for a document in another language, please inquire regarding availability. If we are able to accommodate your request, our staff will provide you with instructions on how to proceed.

How do you keep my information secure?2023-04-29T10:03:03-04:00

All your information is transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption.

We never receive, store or keep your credit card information. Your credit card information is processed externally by Stripe. The same company that manages payments for companies such as Uber, Lyft, Target, Blue Apron, SquareSpace, Slack and Spotify (to name a few).

U.S. Language Services has a strict confidentiality policy. We understand that in certain cases, given the sensitivity of the information to be translated, some clients require we sign a specific confidentiality agreement (NDA). We would be happy to sign your NDA.

Who will translate my document?2023-04-29T11:35:49-04:00

Our translators have years of experience in the translation industry and specialize in different areas of service. Many of them have graduate degrees and certificates in fields such as law and engineering.

How can I pay?2020-04-10T10:40:56-04:00

We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal and Google Pay.

In what currency are your prices?2022-02-25T08:57:58-05:00

All prices — both in the online store and in quotes sent via email — are indicated in U.S. dollars (USD).

Is my payment safe?2023-06-09T08:58:15-04:00
Yes. We use Stripe and PayPal as payment platforms. We never receive, store or keep your credit card information.

Certified Translation

What is a certified translation?2020-04-10T10:52:38-04:00

A certified translation is a word-for-word translation required for official use by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), universities, colleges, state or federal institutions and courts.

All our certified translations are issued in accordance with the regulations established by the USCIS, the institution that most frequently requires this type of document. A certified translation includes a certificate issued on our corporate letterhead signed by the translator and a U.S. Language Services representative in PDF format.

How much does it cost?2023-05-01T07:17:26-04:00

The price for a certified translation is $39.00 per page. No hidden fees.

Each page may contain up to 250 words or fewer including numbers. Pages may be letter size (8.5″ x 11″), A4 or smaller and one sided.

For languages that use logograms, such as Chinese, Korean and Japanese, each character is considered a word.

How are the pages counted?2022-06-28T09:54:53-04:00

When you order a certified translation, the most significant variable is how the pages of the document are calculated. We take into consideration both the number of physical pages in your original document and the total word count.

Each page may contain up to 250 words. Pages may be letter size (8.5″ x 11″), A4 or smaller and one sided.

For example: A project with 2 physical pages that each contain 500 words (1,000 words total), is calculated as 4 pages (1,000 words ÷ 250 = 4 pages).

What happens if I don’t count the number of pages correctly?2020-04-10T10:48:37-04:00

Don’t worry. Our team reviews each order individually. If the number of pages is greater, we’ll contact you with instructions on how to proceed. If you ordered pages in excess, we’ll issue you a refund using the same payment method.

How long will it take?2023-04-29T12:36:46-04:00

For most common languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian and Chinese you can expect to receive:

  • A 1-3 page translation in 2 business days
  • A 4-10 page translation in 4 business days
  • An 11-20 page translation in 6 business days
  • A 20+ page translation in 6+ business days

For orders in other language pairs, our team will review your document and provide you with the delivery date once you place your order.

Note: Orders placed after 2 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) will be processed on the following business day. Delivery dates exclude weekends & holidays.

Do you offer expedited service?2024-05-01T19:21:18-04:00

We offer expedited service for Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and German.

With expedited service, your order is given priority and you can expect the turnaround time to be reduced by 50%.

Expedited service includes a 50% surcharge.

If you require expedited service for a document in another language, please inquire regarding availability. If we are able to accommodate your request, our staff will provide you with instructions on how to proceed.

Note: Standard terms apply for expedited service. Orders placed after 2 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) will be processed on the following business day. Delivery dates exclude weekends & holidays.

Do you offer notarized translations?2021-11-10T14:29:32-05:00

No, we do not offer notarized translation services.

How will my certified translation be delivered to me?2024-10-11T11:33:24-04:00

All certified translations are delivered in PDF format; we do not mail physical copies.

Standard Translation

How much does it cost?2023-04-29T09:57:10-04:00

The price for a standard translation is $0.12 per word. No hidden fees.

For languages that use logograms, such as Chinese, Korean and Japanese, each character is considered a word.

Is there a minimum?2023-04-29T10:08:08-04:00

Yes. The minimum per document is $24 or 200 words.

What is a standard translation?2020-11-11T11:14:07-05:00

A standard translation is a high-quality, professional translation of documents or text-based files delivered in an editable Word file. If you require a different format (pages, rtf, txt) just let us know when placing your order using the comments field. This service is perfect for:

  • Press releases, employee manuals
  • Websites, blog posts, emails, text messages
  • Financial statements, legal contracts
  • Online stores, e-commerce, product descriptions, etc.
What languages do you translate?2022-03-21T11:43:14-04:00

U.S. Language Services provides translation services in 35 languages. We translate both from English and into English:

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Catalan
  • Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dari
  • Dutch
  • Farsi
  • French
  • Georgian
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal)
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Spanish (Spain and Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Tagalog
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Vietnamese
How long will it take?2023-04-29T12:36:19-04:00

For most common languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian and Chinese you can expect to receive:

  • A 500 word translation in 2 business days
  • A 1,000 word translation in 3 business days
  • A 2,000 word translation in 4 business days
  • A 5,000 word translation in 6 business days

For orders in other language pairs, our team will review your documents and provide you with the delivery date once you place your order.

Note: Orders placed after 2 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) will be processed by our team on the following business day. Delivery dates exclude weekends & holidays.

How do you ensure quality?2023-04-29T11:49:21-04:00

Each project is assigned to a translator with experience in that field to guarantee that the proper terminology is used. In addition, all translations undergo a careful revision process before they are delivered to the client.

We encourage you to take a look at any of the more than 300 reviews we have received from satisfied clients.

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