Courts, immigration offices, and foreign agencies often require a sworn statement from the translator that a translation is complete and accurate. Courts, immigration offices, and foreign agencies often require a sworn statement from the translator that a translation is complete and accurate.
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Courts, immigration offices, and foreign agencies often require a sworn statement from the translator that a translation is complete and accurate.
What you'll need
Read the packet and check the receiving agency's required form.
Gather the names, dates and supporting records requested in the document.
Review the packet's signing, identification and witness instructions.
How to complete it
Attach the documents Attach a copy of the original document and the translation to this affidavit.
Who signs The translator signs, not the document owner. A notary cannot translate or certify the translation itself.
Sign under oath before a notary Do not sign ahead of time. Sign in front of the notary, who will place you under oath. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
When a birth certificate is unavailable or incomplete, a person with personal knowledge (often an older relative) can swear to the facts of a birth or family relationship, for immigration, passports, or records.
Friends and family sign these affidavits to support a marriage-based green card or removal of conditions case, describing what they personally know about the couple.
Students, visa applicants, and others are often asked for a sworn statement from a sponsor who will pay their expenses. This is not the federal USCIS Form I-134 or I-864.
Lenders, landlords, consulates, and foreign agencies often ask for an employer’s notarized letter confirming a person’s job, pay, and dates of employment.
Foreign pension systems and benefit agencies often require a notarized statement each year that the recipient is alive. The notary confirms your identity in person.
The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other countries often ask for a “statutory declaration” instead of an affidavit. A Michigan notary can take your solemn declaration in this form.
Relatives and friends applying for a U.S. visitor visa are often asked for an invitation letter from their host. A notarized letter carries more weight with consular officers.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.