Can a notary translate documents? Yes, a notary public may serve as a translator; however, a notary may not notarize his or her own translation. If a notary serves as a translator, he or she cannot serve as a notary public at the same time on the same document.

Can I notarize a translated document?

The short answer is yes, a notary public is allowed to perform this service. ... If a notary public translates a foreign document, the document must be taken to another notary to have it notarized. Also, a notary public may notarize a foreign document even if he or she is not fluent in the language used.

Who can legally translate a document?

Though documents can be translated by a friend or relative, or notarized by someone with a notary seal, it is generally accepted that any legal documents must be certified in order to be accepted as true and unquestionable.