official documents

I translate a number of official Russian-language documents, including:

• Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates
• Driver’s licenses
• Passports
• Educational records (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, degree certificates)
• Other personal documents

I also translate business documents for companies and individuals, including:

• Real estate purchase and sale documents
• Bank statements
• Employment agreements
• Insurance documents

My fee includes an electronic copy* of your translation, and a certificate of accuracy with my ITI-qualified translator stamp on it. I accept payment in advance by PayPal or credit card. Turnaround time is generally 1-2 business days; same-day service will incur a rush surcharge. If you require your document to be sent to another institution (e.g., university or embassy), please provide the relevant details.

Contact me by email or +1-630-297-4437 for a quote and turnaround time for your document(s).

*Documents requiring a seal, notary stamp and physical delivery via registered mail will incur an additional charge of $75 separate from the translation fee.

A note on official and sworn translations

Unlike many civil law countries, the UK, USA and other countries with common law systems do not have a system of government-appointed sworn translators. Certified translations are generally used instead, although requirements vary depending on the institution or authority receiving the document. If your document is intended for use in a civil law country – for example, in much of the European Union – and you are requested to provide an official or sworn translation, you should check the specific requirements with the receiving institution, an embassy or consulate, or other competent authority.