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Certified English Translation Services

English translation services

Certified English Translation Services for All Languages

Looking for a certified English translation to or from English? You’ve come to the right translation agency. We can provide any and all English translations and arrange for simple or certified English translation in any sector or line of business, offering professional translations at all times. As a certified English translation agency, we deliver regular as well as certified (or sworn) translations. As a Dutch-English translations agency we work with English native speakers who have a British or American background, thus meeting the criteria for your target group. JK Translate is your certified English translation agency whether you are a business or a private customer. As a certified English translation agency in the Netherlands, we not only offer translations to and from Dutch, we are also able to combine English with other languages too. If you need Chinese language translations or to translate a document from English to Spanish or an Italian translation,  we’re here to help! Our translation agency has a large number of English translators and certified English translators at its disposal which is why we can offer you great value for your money.

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Sworn and Certified Translation Services

“Sworn” or “certified” translation services deal with ‘official’ translations. An official translation is a document that has a signature and a stamp of authority. The notion of ‘officialness’ can differ from one country to another. Each country has its legal system and requirements for official document translations. So, what is “official” for the UK?  Only a certified language service firm can provide official translations for use in the UK. JK Translate can certify your official documents with special certification seals. We can offer you both certified and apostilled or legalized translations. To make translations certified, we, as a legal/certifying authority, verify/certify that a translation is accurate, complete, and corresponds to the original. You will see each page of your document translation stamped and initialled by JK translate agency so that nobody can tamper or misuse it. For the UK, official documents need to have only a certified translationSworn translations are not necessary for this country. We will not disappoint you!

WE DELIVER WHAT WE PROMISE

What we guarantee

Expertise in
various sectors

Our experienced team of translators provides specialised translation services for every industry.

Fast &
accurate

We deliver translations fast and error-free, without compromising on quality.

Flexible
solutions

Whether it concerns large projects or small documents, we tailor to your needs.

Satisfaction
Guarantee

At JK Translate, we’re committed to your complete satisfaction, guaranteed.

Tailored
advice

We adopt a personalised approach to each individual translation.

Professional
translators

Our large group of experienced and enthusiastic translators and native speakers forms the beating heart of our agency.

Translations from English to Other Languages

JK Translate is a translation agency that is committed to providing you with the best quality language translation services from English to all major languages of the world. We make sure our project managers can help you 24/7 in any possible way! Find in JK Translate your trusted partner. We offer not just translation services but maintain positive relationship with all our clients. Your satisfaction is the best bonus for us. A great number of clients have entrusted us with important documents again and again. JK Translate is ready to deliver you top-quality translations for both regular and urgent delivery options. A wide range of our translators will allow us to have your precious documents translated into any target language quickly and efficiently. All clients matter to us, whether private or corporate ones. Experience our top-quality translation services today from English to other languages and vice versa.  Order your free quote today and get your legal support as well!

Build your “Bridges” with JK Translate

The human heart longs for understanding and belonging. A good Certified English translation is a communication from heart to heart. But it doesn’t stop there. An excellently done translation is bridge-builder for your future. Add the perfect timing factor, and you are safe on your way to your next step in life! JK Translate will do it’s best to become a “bridge” between you and your dreams! With us you can stride confidently into the new chapter of your life!

JK Translate Offers Translations for All Fields of Expertise

Our agency provides translations for all fields of expertise. That includes translation services for legal documents. Most clients contact us with a need to translate a birth certificate or driver’s license and other official documents. So, our main area of expertise is official documents translation and their legalization if necessary. We have experience in translating web site pages, commercial brochures, medical certificates, banking statements, articles of association. Some corporate clients turn to us with a translation request for manual instructions and technical guides. Some of our customers are not sure which general translation direction to choose from: a sworn English translation or a certified English translation. Our project team is well-versed in such matters and can advise you which option would be most fitting to you. Some countries require only certified English translations, some notarized, some only sworn English translations for official documents. Sometimes, it could be puzzling which option to choose. Depending on a country, we will advise you and share our best price and time estimation for you’re the translation of your documents!

Our procedure

Your document professionally translated within 6 steps

1. Request a quote
2. Free quote and confirmation
3. We assign your document to a professional translator
4. Translation and revision
5. Thorough quality control
6. Delivery of the translation
Request a quote

Tell us about your translation project! Fill in the quotation form, let us know your deadline, and – if possible – attach the documents.

Free quote and confirmation

You will receive a free, no-obligation quote from us so that you can make your choice.

We assign your document to a professional translator

We take into account the agreed delivery time when scheduling your translation.

Translation and revision

Our translators each specialise in their respective area of expertise.

Thorough quality control

Full quality control will be carried out by a translator other than the one who provided the translation.

Delivery of the translation

We will deliver the translation within the agreed timeframe. Sworn and certified translations are sent to you by e-mail and also by post, if required.

Official Documents Translation

The UK doesn’t require sworn translations as a common law country. Fortunately, you will only need to have a certified translation for your documents. On the contrary, such civil law countries as the Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy, and Germany among other countries, require sworn translations for official documents. Who are sworn translators? They are linguists with a high education degree in translation or language studies. Special government authorities (a Ministry of Justice or a Law Court) appoint and accredit such translators. JK Translate can offer you both sworn and certified translation services. We also offer legalization services. Do you need an apostille? That is not a problem for us. Apostilled translations are sealed with an apostille stamp only when a Notary Public endorses a translation with a declaration. The original document will typically bear the Apostille, which verifies only the authenticity of the signature but not the content of the original document. For a small fee, JK Translate can even legalize and apostille your documents.

Why Choosing JK Translate?

What is so special about us? JK Translate is situated in the heart of Europe in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. That allows us to have quick access to the International Court of Justice in the Hague if necessary. That could be handy if you need to legalize special documents or get endorsement stamps required for the global arena. The local court of Rotterdam is close to our office so we can legalize and apostille your documents on the local level as well. Our prices are market-competitive and clear.

Your Free Quote is Waiting for You!

You can count that our team of project managers will handle your quote request professionally, confidentially, and super quickly! We attempt to always get back with a free quote to our clients within two hours on business days. On top of that, we offer free legal consultation. So if you are not sure you need a Certified English translation or Sworn English translation we can give you free advise on this matter. So we can sort it out before you place an order. In terms of pricing a Certified English translation will be a bit cheaper compared to a Sworn English translation.

 

Save your Day with our Urgent Translation Service!

Life could feel like a rat race at times, and we all wish could we have just a bit more time per day. We’ve all been to situations when we were running out of time. Well, with our urgent translation option, you can be sure that your translation will be ready just the next day. In fact, we even try to get super urgent orders translated and mailed on the very day we receive them! We want you to be ready when your big day arrives!

FAQ

Your translation questions answered

What is a sworn translation?

A sworn translation is a translation carried out by a sworn translator. You will always receive the physical copy of the translation by post and the scanned document by e-mail. A sworn translator has taken an oath and is registered with the court as someone who is able to deliver truthful translations for a specific language pair. A sworn translation contains the stamp of the translator and his or her statement that the translation has been translated to the best of his/her ability and as truthfully as possible. You will need a sworn translation if a government agency or other official body requires a translation of an official document, such as your passport, driver’s license or diploma.


You will need a sworn translation for official documents that you have to show or submit to a government agency or other official body. If you are unsure whether or not a sworn translation is required, we advise you to check this with the authorities concerned. For use in the Netherlands, a sworn translation by a sworn translator registered in the Netherlands will be sufficient. For use abroad, you may also need an apostille or even legalisation at Foreign Affairs and the relevant embassy.


Strictly speaking, a sworn translation is not the same as a certified translation. A sworn translator is appointed in his or her personal capacity as a capable translator. By adding his or her stamp and statement to a translation, a translation is sworn. A certified translation means that the translation is certified by a third party as a true representation of the source document. This third party may be a notary, a lawyer, or a translation agency. Some countries, such as Portugal, do not have sworn translations and mainly work with certified translations. In the Netherlands, on the other hand, sworn translations are common. Are you not sure whether you need a sworn or a certified translation? Please feel free to contact us.


A certified translation is a translation that is certified by a third party as a true representation of the source document. This third party may be a notary, a lawyer, or a translation agency. Unlike with a sworn translation, a certified translation is not necessarily carried out by someone who is authorised by a court or government to translate official documents in their personal capacity. Some countries, such as Portugal, do not have sworn translations and mainly work with certified translations. In the Netherlands, on the other hand, sworn translations are common.


You can pay in several ways. For private customers we use payment links from Plink, part of Mollie. This is a secure site where a payment request can easily be created by a seller and paid by a buyer. When you click on this link you will see various payment options, including: iDeal, Paypal, Credit Card, Giropay, Bancontact and SOFORT banking. You can also pay by bank transfer. Please note: the processing time of a bank transfer can take a few days. We ask private individuals paying by bank transfer to send us a confirmation of payment, so that we can schedule the translation immediately. Business customers can pay by bank transfer or on request by credit card.


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