What is an Apostille?

Typically, documents submitted to foreign consulates or embassies must be accompanied by an apostille. So, what exactly is an apostille and how can you obtain one? In this article, we will explain what this document is, how it is used and how to obtain one.

An apostille certifies a document so that countries that are part of the 1961 Hague Convention will recognize it. The Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents is an international treaty intended to simplify the process for accepting foreign documents in any of the countries that are part of the treaty. For example, a document issued in the US that is accompanied by an apostille can be submitted in any other member country and legally recognized there.

An apostille is often attached to official documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates or death certificates. Essentially, an apostille authenticates signatures or stamps on the original document. However, in order to be accepted, the apostille must be translated in most cases. Translating an apostille is a simple process that can be done quickly.

Apostilles can only be issued by an official government body, and not a translation company. They must be requested in the country or state in which the document was issued. For example, a Florida birth certificate must receive an apostille from the State of Florida. In the United States, apostilles are issued by a Secretary of State. If the original document is from a foreign country, it will be necessary to get the apostille from the foreign country in which the document was issued.

At CSH Translation, we can assist you with translating an apostille and any other document. For questions, please contact us.

The Importance of Russian Translation Services

Russian is an official language in four countries, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. It is also widely spoken in several other countries. Additionally, it is the seventh-most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers. Russian language is undoubtedly a commonly spoken language around the world, and it is important to understand the nuances to provide accurate Russian translations.

Russian language uses a different alphabet than English, known as Cyrillic. Additionally, the grammar and pronunciation are very different from English. As a result, it is important to ensure you hire a professional who is fully fluent in both English and Russian in order to perform a correct translation.

Common documents translated from Russian to English include birth certificates, vaccination records, passports and marriage certificates. When applying for a US visa or any US immigration process, it is necessary to translate Russian documents to English. Furthermore, when purchasing real estate in the United States, it is usually necessary to translate documents to English. At CSH Translation, we are accustomed to working with Russian language documents and will be happy to assist you with any Russian language request you may have. Additionally, we provide translation in other Slavic languages, such as Ukrainian, Polish and Belarusian. To view our Russian language site, please click here.

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Happy International Translation Day

Happy International Translation Day from the team at CSH Translation! Today is a day to celebrate language professionals around the world. The jobs of translators and interpreters are often behind the scenes, but their unique skill set and passion moves the world in more ways than one.

Translators are necessary for almost every industry imaginable: legal translations, financial translations, legal translations, agriculture translations, marketing translations, medical translations, travel translations, banking translations, etc. In fact, most people interact with a translation every day without even realizing it. Those who watch Netflix, for example, will probably come across a show or movie from another country that has been translated so that they can understand it in their native language. Additionally, the instructions of most household products and cosmetics have been translated into at least one other language, commonly Spanish or French in the United States. Airports will also have signage in multiple language to assist travelers from around the world. In short, translation helps people make sense of their surroundings and communicate with others. It serves as a bridge to connect people from many different backgrounds and cultures.

The translation industry requires precision to provide accurate, reliable translations that can be understood by all who encounter them. For assistance with a translation project or a free quote, please contact us at info@cshtranslation.com.

CSH Translation Nominated as Best Translation Company 2022

For the sixth year in a row, CSH Translation has been nominated as the Best Foreign Language Translation Provider in South Florida by the Daily Business Review. The “Best Of” awards nominate the top businesses in South Florida in the legal, real estate and banking industries.

In 2019, 2020 and 2021, CSH Translation was named the #1 Translation Company in Miami by the South Florida publication. In 2020, CSH Translation was also inducted into the Hall of Fame for placing in the top 3 for three consecutive years.

Founded in Miami in 1926, the Daily Business Review is a South Florida publication that focuses on law, real estate and business topics. It is also designated as the Official Court Newspaper by the chief circuit judges of the state judicial circuits in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, and by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. 

CSH Translation was founded in 2014 and provides translation services in over 20 languages in a variety of sectors. Our translation company specializes in legal translations, financial translations and marketing translations. Additionally, we provide certified translations for USCIS and many other purposes. For any translation needs, please feel free to contact us.