Can anyone translate a birth certificate, Spanish to English and then have it notarized?

Question

Can anyone translate a birth certificate, Spanish to English and then have it notarized?

Answer 1

No, usually you need the services of an authorised translator. You can find a list of authorised translators in the Yellow Pages telephone directory.

Answer 2

no. you need a certified translation. In order to get a certified translation you need a certified translator.

Answer 3

Nope.  I had to have my husband's translated to English from Spanish and it would not be accepted without a Certified Translator.  I paid $50 and the translator did it and had it notorized for me.  Also, you can make copies of it, but only the first is official.