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Professional, Certified Document Translation Services

Document Translation Services

At ALTA Language Services, we only use established expert linguists for our document translations. For 30 years, law firms, business, and government agencies throughout the country have relied on our document translation services.

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Choose the Workflow That Fits Your Needs

At ALTA, we offer two flexible AI-powered localization service options, as well as a 100% human-powered option to align with your budget, content sensitivity, and quality expectations.

AI Translation with Light Post-Editing

This three-step process uses AI-generated translation, followed by light editing from a professional, native-speaking translator with subject-matter expertise to correct errors and improve clarity, and a final quality check before delivery.

Production Capacity: Up to 3,000 words/day

Recommended For: High-volume, low-risk content where speed and budget are key priorities

Ideal For:

  • Internal communications and documentation
  • Product descriptions
  • Customer service materials
  • Informal digital content

AI Translation with Full Post-Editing

This premium option goes beyond the light post-editing process by adding a second level of human review by a subject-matter expert. After the initial review, a second native linguist performs a thorough proofread to refine tone, nuance, and precision—ensuring the text reads as if originally written in the target language.

Production Capacity: Up to 2,000 words/day

Recommended For: Mid-visibility content where tone and accuracy matter

Ideal For:

  • User manuals
  • Blog posts and articles
  • General technical documentation

100% Human-Powered

Professional translators who are native speakers of the target language with a minimum of five years’ experience complete a rigorous Translation, Editing, and Proofreading (TEP) process.

Production Capacity: Up to 1,500 words/day

Recommended For: High-stakes, high-visibility, or regulated content, where nuance, precision, brand tone, and cultural sensitivity are non-negotiable.

Ideal For:

  • Legal and contractual documents
  • Medical and healthcare content
  • High-profile marketing and advertising copy
  • Creative and literary material
  • Academic and scientific texts

Multilingual AI Media Services

Localize Multimedia Content Without Breaking the Budget

Enhance your global content strategy with our AI-powered media services, optimized for speed, quality, and multilingual delivery. Ideal for eLearning, corporate training, marketing, and internal communications.

AI Dubbing:
  • AI-generated translation, post-edited by a professional native translator
  • AI voice generation with options for original voice cloning or pre-selected voice profiles
  • Audio mixing and embedding to match tone and timing
AI Subtitling:
  • Subtitles created via AI, then professionally edited for accuracy and tone
  • Time-synced and multilingual, adapted to global standards
  • Compatible with most video formats and speaker configurations

Document Translation Services from the Experts.

For each translation project, we review the text for specialties. We then use a professional translator with experience in the subject matter of your document. The way we pair translators to projects guarantees your translations use the best terminology for your field. And because our translators are native speakers, the text will reflect the cultural and linguistic nuances of the language.

Government agencies and courts often state they will only accept documents that have been furnished by certified translation services. However, there is no official government certification standard for translation agencies in the United States. Instead, certified translation means the document has been translated by a professional, qualified translator with no vested interest in the outcome of the translation. For example, translating your own documents for a court case presents a conflict of interest. You’d also need to provide proof of qualification as a translator.

Whether you have financial documents or other legal documents for translation, ALTA can help. ALTA can provide certified, notarized translations for legal use. The fee for certification is $25, which covers all project documents and target languages on a single sheet; additional certification pages (typically requested to differentiate particular documents or languages) cost $5 per page. Your translated document will be signed by an ALTA employee, attesting to its accuracy. The same document will also be notarized by a notary public. The certified copies can be emailed or provided in hard copy format.

We translate documents in more than 100 languages and translate thousands of documents every year. For legal documents, ALTA translates contracts, certificates, patents, and more. For business translation, examples of documents we translate include handbooks, business plans, website text, and income statements.

With each document translation project, we implement a multi-phase quality assurance process. Our quality management system is ISO Certified. This means we use industry best practices to ensure the translated text is error-free and delivered on time. As part of that process, ALTA uses the latest translation memory tools to ensure consistency across all documents. We strive to offer the best, most professional document translation services available.

When it comes to file format, ALTA can work with any file type you need. For MS office that includes Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. If your document is in PDF format, we can provide desktop publishing services. We’ll provide an editable translated version that mirrors the original.

We can also translate your organization’s website. ALTA has the technical savvy to handle all web-based file formats and popular content management systems. That includes those written in languages such as HTML, XML, JAVA, ASP, or PHP.

Other types of file formats we accept include: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Publisher. For any file format, we can provide you with turnkey service by providing press-ready documents ready to publish.

ALTA Language Services can accommodate even the most aggressive turnaround time to meet your critical scheduling needs. Whether you need a documented translated in 24 hours or 24 days, we’ll come with a plan to meet your deadline.

For an estimate of the cost and turnaround time to translate your document, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. You can also contact us via the quote form on this page. Most quotes are delivered only 2 business hours after we receive your document.

You’ve decided to bid on an overseas contract, but there’s just one problem – the proposal needs to be in Japanese. You first turned to an online translation service. But the machine translation provided by Google Translate doesn’t look like it’ll impress your potential customer. The bid is more than 20 pages of text and graphs. On top of that, it was created in Adobe Illustrator. Your designer doesn’t feel comfortable handling the Japanese version because she can’t read it.

ALTA can split the project among a team of 3 translators to meet your deadline. On top of that, an editor will review the final product to ensure it reads smoothly and consistently. Our typesetting experts will then format the Illustrator file in Japanese. Finally, a reviewer will proofread the print-ready file for accuracy. The result is a polished, professional proposal that is ready-to-print, delivered on time and on budget.

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At ALTA, our website translators come with years of experience in translating businesses across countries and languages. Contact us today to inquire about our services and discuss the specific requirements for your project. Complete the form above to receive a free quote, or call us at 800.895.8210.

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What sets ALTA apart?

ALTA Quality means professional services & world-class support

Fast, Free Estimates

Our quotes are always free for all types of projects. You will receive a quote within 2 business hours or less. For a free estimate, fill out the quote form or contact us at 800.895.8210. Rush services are always available.

2500+ Expert Translators

Our rigorous screening process ensures your translation will be completed by one of the most talented translators in the industry. Our professional translators are subject matter experts who are matched to your document based on their education and experience.

ISO-Certified

Our quality management system is ISO 9001 certified, ensuring the translation process follows industry best practices from start to finish.

Certified Translations

ALTA provides certified translations and notarized translations for legal use, such as translations required for law firms or court cases. Hard copies are provided at no extra charge.

Employee-Owned

ALTA is 100% owned by its employees. This means when you reach out to us, you will be greeted by an employee-owner – someone who is vested in the success, timeliness, and quality of your project.

Translation Technology

ALTA uses translation memory software to ensure we keep costs low and turnaround time fast. Not to be confused with machine translation, translation memory is a productivity tool that discounts for repetitive text.

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Interested in our translation services? Complete the form to receive a free quote, or call us at 800.895.8210.

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