A certified/sworn translation validates a document originally issued in a foreign language in government offices throughout the national territory and may also be used for legal purposes. It can only be issued by sworn translators, also known as certified public translators and commercial interpreters, who have passed the civil service examination and are duly qualified, in compliance with standard procedures and policies.

A regular translation, however, is conducted according to the convenience of the client and the translator, without public credit.

Documents translated by non-sworn/non-certified translators and signed by public translators are illegal. Any signature other than a public translator’s on a sworn/certified translation makes it invalid.

The delivery deadline for translations varies according to factors such as document size and content, client’s urgency and volume of deliveries already scheduled with other clients, among others.

On average, each translator can translate about 2,000 words per day, if the text is easily understood.

Prices vary according to language, service (technical or not), format (editable or non-editable) and client’s urgency.

Simultaneous interpreting promotes continuous, natural and effective communication between the speaker and the audience through headphones.

In contrast, consecutive interpreting is done without equipment and the speaker must stop their exposition so that the interpreter translates the content, according to his/her notes. This service is best suited for small formal meetings, gatherings between public officials or official ceremonies. Simultaneous interpreting is best suited for technical content or long programs.