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Certified Translation Services

With a steady increase in requests for certified translation services in Singapore, it is first and foremost important to understand what it means and things required during the process. Singapore is a booming international commercial hub that is home to entrepreneurs and professionals from around the world. Such a large multicultural community presents certain bureaucratic challenges as it can be difficult to verify the veracity of a migrant’s official documents when they are in different languages.

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Certified Translation Specialist

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Enjoy a fast, reliable certified translation of your official documents with WhizWordz

Certified translations play an important part in bridging the bureaucratic gap between Singapore and countries as they enable authorities to read official documents in English.

Documents that require certified translation services are usually needed for submission to officials such as courts and government agencies. In such cases, individuals that are submitting their personal documents such as birth certificates, work permits and any other official documents require official endorsements for their translated copies as proof that it was done by an accredited translation company and translator who has translated the documents to the best of his/her ability.

We provide accurate and efficient certified translation services for official documentation

At WhizWordz, our certified translation services are usually accepted by various government agencies in Singapore. We provide the complete package – a certificate of translation, company stamp and signature by an accredited staff member as an official endorsement. Check out our blog to find out more about ICA translation requirements.

It is also important to cross-check with the government agencies you are submitting your documents to as the guideline for what is acceptable changes over time .*Do note that certified translations are often required to be an exact translation of source texts without omitting or adding to the source content.

Type of Certified translation services in Singapore

  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Divorce Certificates
  • Education Transcripts
  • Immigration Documents
  • Licences such as driving licence etc
  • Tax Payment Records
  • Any other official document required by the Government
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Certified Translation Services & Notarisation Services

Many of us would be familiar with the terms ‘translation services’ and ‘official translation services in Singapore’. However, some of us might be scratching our heads towards the terms ‘certified translation services’ and ‘notary public in Singapore’.

You might wonder what the differences and relations between these terms are and how they affect you as an individual needing translation services. In this webpage, we will delve deeper into what it means by ‘certified translation services’ and how WhizWordz International can assist you with it.

Certified Translation Services

Generally, a certified translation refers to the act of declaring that the completed translation is an accurate and true representation of the original document. This is usually done by officially signing and authorising a statement of truth in regard to the above-mentioned matters. But how is this different from the usual general translation? Why the need for certified translation and what purpose does it serve?

Typically, certified translation services are needed when you have to submit your official documents to a government body.

Some of it is for procedures such as applying for permanent residency, jobs, school admissions and overseas travels to name a few. As such, government bodies require an official translation agency to provide certified translation services. Naturally, the best way to verify this course of action is through a certified translation.

It acts as an additional layer of confirmation that the translation has been done by a professional registered company. Thus, this is the main difference between a general translation and a certified one.

Notarisation Services

Another common term that you may find yourself stumbling into would be ‘notarisation services’. Depending on each individual’s requirements, you may or may not require this additional service. The best way to find out is to get in touch with the government body you are submitting to for the full requirements.

WhizWordz is capable of providing a bundle quotation for certified translation and notarisation services if you in need of both. At WhizWordz, we work with a team of qualified and professional translators and proofreaders to ensure your documents are translated in the most accurate and precise manner as per your original documents.

To make things a little simpler for you, we have compiled a list of questions to ease your understanding of the process for obtaining certified translation and notarisation services from WhizWordz. We hope that the questions below would better streamline your process in engaging translation services with WhizWordz International.

Steps in Our Translation Process

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1. Get A Quote

WhizWordz receives enquiry from client and send quotation to client for approval.

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2. Project Started

Upon confirmation, our Sales Representatives will work closely with Project Manager to start on the project. Upon proofreading, we will submit the translation copy to client.

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3. Client Review

Client check through the translation copy for any comments and suggestions.

4. Project Delivery

Make changes and formatting where necessary. Final translation document send to client and project is concluded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a burning question about Certified Translation Services in Singapore?

We are here to address your most pressing enquiries!

Can I get a quote for my translation project?

Yes, you can request a free no-obligation quote from WhizWordz International by providing details about your project. We will provide you with a competitive and transparent pricing based on your request.  Check out our pricing model for general translation services in Singapore.

The turnaround time depends on the complexity and length of the project. However, WhizWordz International strives to deliver translations within agreed-upon deadlines.

Absolutely! WhizWordz International offers up to 2 rounds of revision services from the draft copy to ensure customer satisfaction. We will work closely with you to address any concerns or make necessary changes.

WhizWordz International caters to various industries such as legal, medical, marketing, finance, technology, and more. Our team of professional translators is well-versed in industry-specific terminology.

Yes, WhizWordz International understands the importance of confidentiality. We have strict privacy policies in place to protect your confidential information.

When it comes to translation, copywriting or interpreting projects, we take meticulous care to keep all information private. Hence, we have signed a strict Non Disclosure Agreement with all translators, interpreters, and staff members. This ensures that all information remains completely confidential and protected from disclosure. In addition, we are also ready to sign an NDA with clients who require it.

Yes, WhizWordz International offers certified translations for official documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, driving licenses, and more. Our certified translations are recognized by authorities.

WhizWordz International offers translation services for a wide range of languages including English, Chinese (simplified/traditional), Malay, Tamil, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, and many more.

We are equipped to work with documents in different formats, which include Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe, Illustrator, Indesign Freehand, HTML and Framemaker.

 

We at WhizWordz understand that customers might find it tough to read some language fonts; therefore we deliver the font file and also provide the converted version of the text (picture/pdf files), for viewing and printing with ease. At certain times clients also request for bilingual translations, to enable easy referencing and commenting. For such cases, we are able to deliver the translation below each English paragraph, or side by side.

Our Translation Language Pairs

Whether it’s a marketing brochure, a website translation or your personal certificates, we are able to provide a quick and complete language solution to help you interact with potential clients seamlessly. Check out these diverse language pairs designed to elevate your engagement strategies!