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Laura Roig Patrick · 03-18-2007, 01:35 PM

Hola!! I've been trying to become a certified translator and I can't seem to find the right place to get the information. I live in Richmond, Virginia and would like to become a translator. Does anybody know how to go about it.

Hebe · 03-19-2007, 10:40 AM

Hi Laura, I honestly don’t know what the current situation is, but up until a few years ago there was no examination or legal institution in the USA from which a translator could obtain official certification. I doubt that this situation has changed, but it might very well have. In my country (Venezuela) the certification is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Justice, after a previous examination. I suggest contacting the language department of a University close by, to see if they can provide you with some information

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Laura Roig Patrick · 03-24-2007, 03:45 PM

Hi Hebe

Thank you for your help. I'll try the local colleges. You have been most helpful. If I want to become an independent translator for businesses, do you know what I need to do to promote myself? Thanks in advance.

Laura

In-House · 03-26-2007, 06:23 AM

Laura, you can also try applying for membership to the ATA - American Translators Association - http://www.atanet.org/. It also has directory of translators and interpreters.
Good luck!

Hebe · 03-26-2007, 10:27 AM

Hi Laura.. You could try using bulleting boards at key places. For instance, most Notaries in USA are authorized to legalize documents for their validation abroad. People who request legalization services at notaries are likely to need translation services afterwards. Try establishing connection with the personnel of various Notary’s offices. You will also find that the most effective promotion of your work will be provided by each satisfied client. He/she is sured to pass on the information to other persons needing translation

Best of Luck

03-18-2007, 01:35 PM	#1
Laura Roig Patrick New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Want information to become a certified translator Hola!! I've been trying to become a certified translator and I can't seem to find the right place to get the information. I live in Richmond, Virginia and would like to become a translator. Does anybody know how to go about it.

03-19-2007, 10:40 AM	#2
Hebe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Caracas- Venezuela Posts: 816 Rep Power: 1441	Hi Laura, I honestly don’t know what the current situation is, but up until a few years ago there was no examination or legal institution in the USA from which a translator could obtain official certification. I doubt that this situation has changed, but it might very well have. In my country (Venezuela) the certification is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Justice, after a previous examination. I suggest contacting the language department of a University close by, to see if they can provide you with some information . __________________ Hebe ♥ ♫ "*To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the day is a perpetual morning". Henry David Thrreau"* <O</O <O</O Last edited by Hebe : 03-19-2007 at 10:43 AM.

03-26-2007, 06:23 AM	#4
In-House Contributing User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 165 Rep Power: 100	Ata Laura, you can also try applying for membership to the ATA - American Translators Association - http://www.atanet.org/. It also has directory of translators and interpreters. Good luck!

03-26-2007, 10:27 AM	#5
Hebe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Caracas- Venezuela Posts: 816 Rep Power: 1441	Hi Laura.. You could try using bulleting boards at key places. For instance, most Notaries in USA are authorized to legalize documents for their validation abroad. People who request legalization services at notaries are likely to need translation services afterwards. Try establishing connection with the personnel of various Notary’s offices. You will also find that the most effective promotion of your work will be provided by each satisfied client. He/she is sured to pass on the information to other persons needing translation Best of Luck __________________ Hebe ♥ ♫ "*To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the day is a perpetual morning". Henry David Thrreau"* <O</O <O</O Last edited by Hebe : 05-08-2007 at 07:41 AM.

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03-24-2007, 03:45 PM	#3
Laura Roig Patrick New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Hi Hebe Thank you for your help. I'll try the local colleges. You have been most helpful. If I want to become an independent translator for businesses, do you know what I need to do to promote myself? Thanks in advance. Laura

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