Certified translation of education documents

Must the translator be registered?

Translator registration requirements depend on the specific rules enforced by the receiving authority. While some institutions demand designated translator qualifications or official registration, others only require a valid certification statement on the document. Applicants should always confirm translator requirements with the receiver beforehand.

Can a copy be translated?

Translating a document copy is permitted in certain situations, but formal translation certification usually requires the original document or an official copy certified by the original issuer. Applicants should always keep the original document available to ensure successful authentication and acceptance.

Should Buddhist-era dates be converted?

An English translation should show the Gregorian year clearly while retaining the original information so it can be traced back to the source.

Why do receivers reject translations?

Most often: names that do not match the passport, omitted seal details, self-converted grades, or a certification level below what the receiver requires.

Is embassy certification also needed?

Only where the destination country requires it. In many cases consular certification of the translation suffices; check with the receiver to avoid unnecessary steps.

Should several documents be translated together?

Yes — one terminology and transliteration standard across the set reduces the risk that the receiver reads them as belonging to different people.