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Document translation — Translation agency
A report, letter or information pack may need to be read accurately in another language. State the intended reader and use, and provide a complete legible source through a suitable private channel so the translator can identify missing pages, tables or references before work begins.
Service scope
Written translation of a specified document into an agreed language variant while preserving its meaning, structure and relevant references. Formatting, specialist review and certification are separate scope choices determined by the document's purpose and recipient.
What is normally included
- Source-document assessment
- Written translation
- Terminology and consistency review
- Agreed document-format handover
What is not included
- Certification unless commissioned
- Silent correction of disputed source facts
- Interpreting or legal advice
Typical tasks
- Check source completeness
- Clarify document purpose
- Translate the text and required elements
- Review terminology and consistency
- Deliver the agreed editable or final format
What to include in your brief
- Source and target languages
- Document subject
- Intended use
- File format and legibility
- Formatting or certification requirements
Choosing the right professional
Ask whether tables, captions, stamps and handwritten sections are included and how unreadable passages will be handled. A translator should raise ambiguities rather than silently invent missing text or certify a document that requires a different formal service.
Important considerations
- Missing or poor-quality pages can affect accuracy
- Layout may require additional production work
- The recipient may need a formal translation type not included
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