Calamari2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Has anyone had to get a certified translation of undergrad transcripts? I have just contacted a translation company who asked me to double-check whether the translation needs to be certified AND notarised. From what I've read on some sites, it appears that a simple certification by the translator will do. But I am not sure. Would you suggest me checking this with each of the schools I am applying to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waypastnoon Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 You should really check this with each school. While some of them accept translations (ranging from translations made by you to notarised translations), most require evaluation as well, and some only accept evaluation by some specific agencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamari2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 thanks I've already mailed a few schools but no response, I guess I will have to call them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikKar Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Translations HAVE to be performed by certified translators. As far as I know, your own translations are "void", as in they have no meaning to the school/University. Just to be clear, this was *my* experience, but I live in France and obviously in my case official translations were required anyway. Worst part is when you are told that a photocopy of the original translation is not valid... So you have to fork more money just to get multiple copies of the same translation... It can be a big mess sometimes but that's not something we can do anything about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamari2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Translations HAVE to be performed by certified translators. As far as I know, your own translations are "void", as in they have no meaning to the school/University. Just to be clear, this was *my* experience, but I live in France and obviously in my case official translations were required anyway. Worst part is when you are told that a photocopy of the original translation is not valid... So you have to fork more money just to get multiple copies of the same translation... It can be a big mess sometimes but that's not something we can do anything about Oh no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamari2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 But wait, i still dont get this... To apply in the first instance, I am asked to upload a scanned copy of everything...so where does the certificed copy of the translation fit in here? I understand that if you are given admission, i think you need to show them in person upon enrollment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfMoriarty Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) My university certifies your translations. That is, I translated my transcripts myself, submitted them to the registrar, and they stamped the Uni's embossed seal and signed them certifying that they are valid. They even offer to give them back in an official sealed envelope for when universities require that. I scanned the originals AND the certified translation, uploaded that. When they ask for originals, I'll have another copy certified and mailed Edited November 28, 2013 by paolaplease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamari2013 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 My university certifies your translations. That is, I translated my transcripts myself, submitted them to the registrar, and they stamped the Uni's embossed seal and signed them certifying that they are valid. They even offer to give them back in an official sealed envelope for when universities require that. I scanned the originals AND the certified translation, uploaded that. When they ask for originals, I'll have another copy certified and mailed Is it not possible to just take copies of your certified translation? I thought it's the same as handling an original document like your degree certificate for example. You have 1 original and that's it...it gets confusing, I feel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfMoriarty Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Is it not possible to just take copies of your certified translation? I thought it's the same as handling an original document like your degree certificate for example. You have 1 original and that's it...it gets confusing, I feel... Well, the certificate says it's not valid unless it has an official signature and the university's embossed seal. The latter can't be photocopied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seyrena Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Translations HAVE to be performed by certified translators. As far as I know, your own translations are "void", as in they have no meaning to the school/University. Just to be clear, this was *my* experience, but I live in France and obviously in my case official translations were required anyway. Worst part is when you are told that a photocopy of the original translation is not valid... So you have to fork more money just to get multiple copies of the same translation... It can be a big mess sometimes but that's not something we can do anything about Hi Mikkar, Do you know if universities will accept certified copies of the original transcripts (I am from France too)? I am lucky my school provides transcripts in English however they just gave me one set of original transcripts! So, I went to the city hall to get certified copies however I am not sure they will be accepted. (I emailed some schools but no answer)! Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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