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Notarization adds one extra page to your translation and certification. Notarization confirms that the signature of the person who signs the certification statement is indeed their signature.

Every certified translation already has its own dedicated electronic confirmation process, so notarization is usually unneeded: an authority can simply contact ABC Translations to confirm who signed the certification page.

Fee: $20 per language pair
Turnaround: adds 1 business day (Sunday–Thursday), or 2 days if ordered on Friday or Saturday

An apostille backs up the signature of the notary (and notarization backs up the signature of the person who signs the certification). It is a signature-checking chain — that is all it is:

ABC Translationssigns the certification page

Notarychecks ABC's signature

State of Californiachecks the notary's signature

Fee: $82 for the first language pair (includes notarization)
Turnaround: 3–6 weeks on average. The translation, certification, and notarized packet is mailed to the State (we use the State of California); the State adds the apostille, then the entire packet is mailed directly to you by the State.

We can mail hard copies for $20 per order (all language pairs included). We send via USPS Priority or Express Mail. If you prefer another mailing method, add a note to your order.

Fee: $20 per order (all language pairs included)
Turnaround: the hard copy is mailed one day after your electronic copy is sent, so it does not change the turnaround shown on the price cards.

Most authorities do not want hard copies. For example, USCIS explicitly says not to send them hard copies, and doing so can be seen as not following instructions.

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