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What is a Certificate of Accuracy?

See what the signed certification statement confirms and how it accompanies the translated document.

Direct answer

A Certificate of Accuracy is the signed statement that accompanies a certified translation and identifies the document, language pair, completeness and accuracy of the translation, and the competence of the professional responsible for the work.

Updated September 21, 2026

Source: 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), translation rule

The certificate is linked to a specific translation

Document identification and the source and target languages make it clear which translation the signed statement covers. This keeps the certification traceable when several records are included in the same filing.

The responsible professional is identified

The statement includes the information needed to identify the professional or translation provider responsible for the certification, together with signature and date details.

The certificate is delivered with the translated file

F2 Translations organizes the certification with the corresponding English translation so the document set is straightforward to review before filing.

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Practical considerations

  • Send the complete document set.
  • Include relevant reverse sides, seals, stamps, and annotations.
  • State the language pair and requested date.
  • Use clear scans or photos with all text visible.

Frequently asked questions

What information appears in a Certificate of Accuracy?

It identifies the translated document and language pair and contains the signed certification concerning completeness, accuracy, and translator competence.

Is the certificate delivered as a separate file?

The certification is organized with the corresponding translation so the relationship between the statement and the translated record remains clear.

Does each document need to be identifiable?

Yes. Clear document identification helps keep the certification traceable when a project contains several translations.

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