USCIS filings
Birth, marriage, divorce, school, police, military, citizenship, and family documents prepared with a signed certification statement.
Who This Is For
For people who cannot afford a careless translation.
Immigration, court, and business documents are reviewed by people who notice missing stamps, inconsistent names, unclear dates, and incomplete certification statements.
Court documents
Exhibits, affidavits, declarations, contracts, judgments, decisions, and supporting materials. Translation only, no legal advice.
Corporate use
Company records, agreements, due diligence, employment papers, compliance materials, and cross-border business documentation.
Family records
Older civil registry documents, name-change records, inheritance papers, school records, and Yugoslav-era documents reviewed if legible.
About the Translator
15 years of direct, specialist work.
This is not a marketplace or agency. You work directly with the person who translates, reviews, and certifies your document.
Experience
15 years as a freelance translator and interpreter, working directly with clients across immigration, legal, and corporate domains.
Community work
Volunteer translator and interpreter for Lethbridge Family Services, supporting newcomer families with document translation and interpretation.
Corporate clients
Translation work for PA Production (Belgrade), handling business and media documentation for cross-border projects.
High-profile cases
Recent certified translation work prepared for a Washington DC matter, demonstrating capacity for sensitive, deadline-critical legal documentation.
Dejan Arnautović is the translator behind every document that leaves this service. There is no subcontractor queue, no anonymous review layer, and no machine-only certification.
The work is done in the languages the documents were written in — Croatian, Serbian (Latin and Cyrillic), Bosnian, and English — with attention to the details that matter for US filings: name consistency, date formatting, stamp and seal identification, and certification statement wording that matches what USCIS, courts, and attorneys typically expect.
If a document is unclear, damaged, or unusually formatted, you will be told before work begins — not after delivery.
What You Receive
A complete translation package, not just converted words.
The final delivery is designed so a receiving office, attorney, clerk, or reviewer can compare the English version against the source document with minimal confusion.
Signed and print-ready
A high-resolution PDF delivered by email, formatted for digital submission or printing.
Accuracy and competence
A signed statement confirming translator competence and that the translation is complete and accurate to the best of the translator's knowledge and ability.
Easy to compare
Headings, tables, stamps, seals, signatures, and official notes are preserved or identified where practical.
Stamps and handwriting handled
Stamps, seals, handwritten entries, marginal notes, registry marks, and annotations are translated or marked clearly if illegible.
Spellings checked
Names are checked against passport, ID, prior filing, or attorney-provided spelling when available.
Invoice on request
Invoices or receipts can be provided for attorneys, businesses, reimbursement, or recordkeeping.
Why This Service
Built around the signed certification format commonly required for US filings.
We do not translate documents to sound nice. We translate them to survive review.
Court-grade discipline
Every document is treated as a document of record — clean formatting, complete translation, and a signed certification statement prepared for US-use contexts.
Second-pass review
Legal and litigation documents receive a dedicated second-pass review before certification. When required, an independent second review can be arranged and quoted separately.
Names, dates, terms
Names, dates, party titles, institutions, addresses, exhibit references, and defined terms are checked for consistency across the document or document bundle.
No raw machine output
No raw machine translation is certified. Every certified document is translated and reviewed by a human before delivery.
Direct translator contact
You deal directly with the person responsible for the translation and certification — not a marketplace, call center, or anonymous subcontractor queue.
Ethical fit check
If your institution appears to require a sworn translator, notarization, apostille, or a different format, you will be told before work begins.
Document Types
Immigration, court, legal, business, and civil records.
Croatian Latin, Serbian Latin, Serbian Cyrillic, and English documents are accepted. Bosnian and former Yugoslav documents can be reviewed on request.
Immigration & civil
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Death certificates
- Police certificates
- Military records
- School diplomas
- Academic transcripts
- Employment records
- Name-change records
- Citizenship records
- Family registry extracts
Court & legal
- Affidavits
- Declarations
- Contracts
- Judgments
- Court decisions
- Administrative decisions
- Property records
- Inheritance documents
- Powers of attorney
- Evidence exhibits
- Correspondence
- Large case bundles
Business & corporate
- Company registration extracts
- Articles of association
- Shareholder records
- Commercial contracts
- Invoices
- Bank letters
- Tax records
- Due diligence files
- Compliance documents
- Employment documents
- Cross-border materials
- Corporate correspondence
From Source to Certified Translation
The final document should look deliberate, not improvised.
This illustrative preview shows the logic of the service: the source document is reviewed for names, stamps, seals, handwriting, dates, and layout before the English certified translation is prepared.
Source document
Croatian / Serbian / Bosnian original
Reviewed before quoteStamps, seals, handwritten notes, dates, signatures, margins, and registry marks are checked before pricing and certification.
English package
Translation + signed certification statement
Delivered by emailThe final package includes a certified translation PDF and a signed accuracy-and-competence certification statement.
Illustrative preview only. No real client document is shown. Final layout depends on the source document, receiving institution, document condition, and formatting requirements.
Certification Statement
What the signed statement looks like.
Every certified translation includes a signed statement of accuracy and translator competence. This is a simplified preview of the format.
Certification of Translation Accuracy
Simplified preview — actual format may vary by document and receiving institution
I, [Translator Name], certify that I am competent to translate from [Source Language] to English, and that the translation of the attached document titled [Document Title] is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability.
I further certify that I have not knowingly omitted, altered, or misrepresented any information contained in the source document, and that the translation faithfully represents the original text including stamps, seals, signatures, and handwritten entries where legible.
This certification is provided for [Receiving Institution, if specified].
Signature of Translator
Date
Preview only. The actual certification statement is tailored to the specific document, language pair, and receiving institution. Notarization or apostille can be discussed if required.
Turnaround
Timelines depend on document type, legibility, and complexity.
Every quote includes a confirmed delivery date before work begins. Rush service is available when schedule and document complexity allow.
Vital records & immigration
Birth, marriage, divorce, school, police, military, and civil registry documents.
Court & legal filings
Exhibits, affidavits, judgments, decisions, contracts, bundles, and litigation materials.
Business & corporate
Agreements, company records, due diligence files, compliance, and cross-border materials.
Pricing
Priced by document type, not guesswork.
Every document is reviewed before a quote is issued. Poor scan quality, handwriting, seals, tables, or unusual formatting may affect price and turnaround.
From $45 / page
Birth, marriage, divorce, school, police, military, and civil records. Minimum certified translation fee: $45.
From $65 / document
USCIS-style certified translations for common immigration filings and family document packages.
From $110 / page
Litigation exhibits, affidavits, contracts, judgments, court decisions, and legal filing support materials.
Quoted per document
Company records, agreements, due diligence, compliance documents, and complex formatting projects.
Standard page definition: A standard translation page is calculated as up to 250 English words or approximately 1,500 characters with spaces. Short fixed-format certificates may be quoted per document instead of by word count. Rush fees are confirmed before work begins and depend on deadline, document length, and availability.
How It Works
Six steps, start to finish.
The process is simple, but the document is reviewed before pricing so the final quote reflects actual language, format, legibility, and deadline.
1
Send the document
Upload your documents securely through the Tally intake form, or email scans directly if preferred. PDF, JPG, and PNG are acceptable. Make sure all corners, stamps, seals, signatures, margins, and page numbers are visible.
2
Document review
The document is reviewed for language, legibility, names, dates, seals, handwriting, formatting, and intended receiving institution.
3
Fixed quote and delivery date
You receive a written price and delivery date before work begins. If your deadline is within 24 hours, write URGENT in the subject line.
4
Payment confirms the order
Work begins after payment confirmation. Invoice or receipt available on request.
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5
Translation and certification
The document is translated, reviewed, formatted, and prepared with a signed certification statement.
6
Delivery by email
You receive a signed certified PDF by email. One correction round is included for spelling preferences, institution-specific formatting, or clerical issues reported within 7 days.
FAQ
Common questions before you send a document.
If you are not sure what your receiving institution requires, send the instruction you received and it will be reviewed before quoting.
Is this accepted by USCIS?
Translations are prepared with a signed accuracy-and-competence certification statement commonly required for USCIS submissions. Final acceptance is always decided by the receiving office.
Are you a sworn court translator?
This service is designed primarily for US use. Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and many EU institutions may require a local court-appointed sworn translator. Confirm requirements with the receiving institution if your document is not for US use.
Do I need notarization?
Many US immigration filings do not require notarization for translations, but some courts, state agencies, attorneys, schools, or consulates may request it. If notarization is needed, say so before ordering so the correct format can be discussed.
What is the difference between certified translation, notarization, and apostille?
A certified translation includes a signed statement of accuracy and translator competence. Notarization verifies a signature identity, not translation quality. An apostille authenticates a public document and is usually separate from translation.
Can you translate Serbian Cyrillic documents?
Yes. Serbian Cyrillic and Latin documents are accepted. Croatian Latin documents are accepted. Bosnian and former Yugoslav-era documents can be reviewed on request.
Do I need to mail the original document?
Usually no. A clear scan or photo is usually enough for translation. Make sure all corners, seals, stamps, signatures, and page numbers are visible.
How are names with č, ć, š, đ, and ž handled?
Names are normally reproduced according to the source document unless you provide an official spelling used in a passport, ID, prior USCIS filing, or attorney instruction. If US documents use a simplified spelling, that difference is handled deliberately, not guessed.
Can you translate handwritten documents?
Yes, if legible. Illegible parts are marked as illegible rather than guessed or silently omitted. A better scan may be requested before certification.
Can you handle large case files?
Yes. Litigation bundles, multiple exhibits, and files over 20 pages are quoted as projects. Terminology consistency, exhibit labels, names, dates, and formatting are handled across the full file.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. This service provides translation, certification, and language support only. It does not draft legal arguments, provide legal strategy, or represent clients.
Can files be deleted after delivery?
File deletion can be requested after delivery. Otherwise, documents are retained only as needed for project administration, revision handling, and recordkeeping.
Before You Send Anything
What this service is — and is not.
Clear boundaries protect both the client and the translator. Please review these points before ordering.
US-use focusTranslations are prepared primarily for US immigration, court, legal, and business use. They are not automatically valid for Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, or EU institutions, which may require a local court-appointed sworn translator.
No guarantee of acceptanceThe translation is prepared according to the information provided and the certification format commonly required for US filing contexts, but final acceptance is always controlled by the receiving office.
Not legal adviceThis service provides translation and certification only. It does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney.
Certification, not government licensingIn many US filing contexts, a signed statement of accuracy and competence is the relevant certification format. This is different from being a government-licensed or court-sworn translator in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or EU systems.
Institution-specific requirementsSome filings may additionally require notarization, apostille, original documents, special formatting, or attorney-specific instructions. The client is responsible for confirming requirements with the receiving institution.
Turnaround timesStandard and rush timelines are typical ranges, not automatic guarantees. Any firm delivery date is confirmed in writing at the quote stage.
ConfidentialityImmigration, court, and business documents often contain sensitive information. Files are used only to complete the translation and are not shared with third parties unless you specifically request or approve an additional review or related service.