What is this service?
Ge Chanfon Services provides certified translations of documents that must be submitted to government, educational, business, and other institutions.
A certified translation includes a statement signed by the translator certifying that they are competent to translate and that the translation is complete and accurate.
Acceptance of the translation depends on the requirements of the institution that will receive it.
Who is this service for?
- People who need documents translated for USCIS applications.
- Visa applicants and people in consular processes.
- People who need translations of birth, marriage, or divorce certificates.
- Students who need academic documents translated.
- Businesses that need business documents translated.
- People who must submit documents in English to U.S. institutions.
What document do you need translated?
Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates.
Identity documents, civil records, and other supporting documents for immigration processes.
Diplomas, degrees, certificates of studies, and academic transcripts.
Statements, contracts, court rulings, and other documents, subject to prior review.
Business certificates, registrations, and administrative documents.
If your document is not in the categories above, you can send it so we can confirm whether we can translate it.
What does our service include?
- An initial review of the document to prepare a quote.
- Translation of the content of the accepted document.
- Review of the translation.
- Preparation of the translator's certification.
- Digital delivery of the certified translation, as agreed.
Additional services, such as printed delivery, mailing, or notarization, are quoted separately when available and needed.
What do we need to prepare your quote?
- A complete, legible copy of the document.
- The original language of the document.
- The language you need it translated into.
- The number of documents.
- The institution or process you will use the translation for.
- The date you need to receive it.
Important: The document must include all its pages, seals, and relevant annotations. If any part is illegible, we will let you know before we begin. Please do not upload documents on this form: after your request, we will email you instructions to send it to info@gechanfonservices.com.
Costs
Our fees
What does the cost depend on?
We do not have a fixed price per document. The cost depends on:
- The number of pages and the content.
- The source and target languages.
- Complexity and format.
- The legibility of the document.
- The requested turnaround time.
Send us a copy of the document to receive your quote before you hire us. We do not start the translation until the client has accepted the price and the terms of service.
Frequently asked questions
What is a certified translation?
It is a translation accompanied by a signed statement certifying the translator's competence and the completeness and accuracy of the translation.
Are certified translations accepted by USCIS?
USCIS requires documents in another language submitted as evidence to include a complete English translation and a translator's certification. Final acceptance is up to USCIS.
Does a certified translation need to be notarized?
Not always. Translation certification and notarization are different procedures. Some institutions may have additional requirements.
Can I send a photo of the document?
Yes, to request a quote, as long as the image is complete and legible. We may ask for a better-quality copy.
How much does it cost to translate a document?
The price is set after we review the document. We send a quote before we begin.
How long does the translation take?
It depends on the length, complexity, and availability. The turnaround time is confirmed when we prepare the quote.
Can I receive my translation by email?
Yes. We offer digital delivery under the agreed terms.
Do you translate documents from Cuba and other countries?
We can review documents issued in different countries, as long as they are in the languages and categories we handle.
How to get started
- Fill out the quote request form.
- Receive the instructions to send a copy of the document.
- Send the document by email.
- Receive the price and the estimated delivery time.
- Accept the quote and the terms before we begin.
- Receive your certified translation when it is finished.
Final acceptance of the translation depends on the receiving institution. Ge Chanfon Services is not a government agency and does not provide legal advice.