Translation affidavits, in both senses that matter
Certified translations with the affidavit US institutions require, and precise legal translation of affidavits and sworn statements themselves.
A translation affidavit is the translator's signed attestation that a translation is complete and accurate, required by US courts, USCIS and many institutions; the phrase also covers translating affidavits themselves. Orion Translations provides both: affidavit-certified translations in the format each receiving body expects, and legal translation of sworn statements, with 24-hour express available.
Certification formats are jurisdiction-shaped
The US asks for an affidavit from the translator; Spain asks for a state-appointed sworn translator’s stamp; the UK asks for a certification letter; some institutions add notarisation on top. Filers discover these differences at rejection time, which is the expensive way, because the document was translated correctly and certified wrongly.
Our certification desk works destination-first: tell us where the document is going and we produce the translation with exactly the attestation that body accepts, affidavit, sworn stamp, certification letter or notarised combination, so the filing question is settled before the work starts.
Which certification does your destination require?
| Destination | Required format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USCIS (US immigration) | Certification statement (affidavit) | Notarisation NOT required, despite myths |
| US courts | Translator affidavit | Notarisation sometimes requested |
| Spanish authorities | MAEC sworn translation | Affidavits do not substitute |
| UK institutions | Certification letter | Per-institution wording variations |
| Universities / employers | Certified translation | Confirm per institution; we check for you |
Translating the affidavit itself
Affidavits, declarations and witness statements entering another language keep their legal force only if the translation preserves formal structure, oath language and exhibit references exactly, then carries its own certification. Our legal translation team handles both directions between Spanish and English daily, with the certified transcript variant covered at certified transcription when the statement began as a recording.
How much does it cost, and how fast?
Per document, fixed after seeing it, with notarisation itemised where the destination requires it; standard delivery 2 to 3 business days digitally, 24-hour express for deadlines, couriered originals when wet signatures matter. Document and destination to info@oriontranslations.com; fixed quote within one business day.
The wider filing: immigration and legal packages
Affidavit-certified documents usually travel in sets: full USCIS filings through our USCIS translation service, apostille sequencing through the apostille guide, Spanish official destinations through sworn translations, and interpreting for the proceedings themselves through examinations under oath.
The right attestation for the right authority, first time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A signed statement in which the translator attests that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent in both languages, attached to the translated document. US courts, USCIS and many institutions require it; some also ask for notarisation of the translator’s signature. It is the certification layer that turns a translation into an admissible document.
- Yes: every certified translation we deliver for US purposes includes the signed certification statement in the format the receiving body expects, USCIS-compliant wording for immigration filings, court-appropriate affidavits for litigation, and notarisation arranged where the specific institution demands it.
- Yes, that is the second meaning of the phrase and equally common work: affidavits, declarations and witness statements translated with legal precision, preserving the document’s formal structure, oath language and exhibits references, and certified so the translation itself is admissible alongside the original.
- Jurisdiction: the affidavit model (translator’s signed certification) is the US and common-law standard, while Spain and civil-law countries use sworn translators appointed by the state (MAEC in Spain), whose stamp replaces the affidavit. We provide both, matched to where your document is going, and tell you which you need at no cost.
- Per document, quoted after seeing it, always as a fixed price: length, formatting and the certification format required set the figure, and notarisation is itemised where needed. Standard civil documents are quick and economical; quotes arrive within one business day.
- Standard is 2 to 3 business days with digital delivery, and express 24-hour service for filing deadlines; hard-copy originals with wet signatures ship by courier when the receiving body requires them. Tell us the deadline and destination first and we confirm feasibility immediately.
- Civil records (birth, marriage, divorce), academic credentials, police clearances and court documents for US immigration and litigation, plus corporate documents entering US proceedings. For Spanish-language originals this is our highest-volume certification work, in both directions.