1. LEGAL TRANSLATION

2. What is Legal Translation? The translation of any documents used or required by the civil, criminal or justice system.

3. Types of Legal Documents Birth Certificates Passports Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Wills Licenses Court documents Contracts (sales, business, rental) Permits Real estate titles Insurance Policies

4. Translator Requirements Familiarity with terminology Competence in writing style of target culture Knowledge of legal systems of both source and target language Confidentiality Timely delivery of translation

5. Challenges of Translating Legal Documents Different legal systems and terminology between languages Any mistake in translation can be costly Ambiguity Requires high level of accuracy

6. Translating Birth Certificates Key Components: -First Name -Father’s Name -Grandfather’s Name -Last Name -Mother’s Name -Father’s Nationality -Mother’s Nationality -Sex -Religion -Date of Birth -Place of Birth