CERTIFIED TRANSLATION IN VIETNAM

Certified & Notarized Translation Services in Vietnam

BKMOS provides professional translation support for personal,
academic, legal and business documents that require certification
or other formal authentication for use in Vietnam or abroad.
Established in 2009, we help clients prepare translations accurately,
consistently and in the format required for their intended purpose.

Established in 2009
Document-Focused Quality Review
Vietnam & Overseas Use

Common Document Types

01
Birth & Marriage Certificates
02
Diplomas & Academic Transcripts
03
Visa & Immigration Documents
04
Legal & Corporate Documents
05
Financial & Employment Records

Professional Translation

Documents handled according to language,
subject matter and intended use.
Document Accuracy

Names, dates, numbers and terminology
checked before delivery.
Formatting Support

Layout and document structure retained
where appropriate.
Nationwide Service

Online document handling for clients
throughout Vietnam and overseas.


UNDERSTANDING THE SERVICE

What Is a Certified or Notarized Translation in Vietnam?

Clients often use terms such as certified translation,
notarized translation or
official translation when a translated document
must be submitted to an authority, university, embassy,
immigration agency, employer, bank or business partner.

These terms do not always describe the same legal procedure.
The exact requirement depends on the receiving organization,
the country where the document will be used and the type
of document involved.

BKMOS therefore recommends confirming the recipient’s
requirements before choosing a certification procedure.
Our role is to prepare an accurate professional translation
and support the appropriate document-processing workflow
within the agreed service scope.

Certified Translation

A broad term commonly used for a translation accompanied
by a certification, declaration or formal confirmation
required by the receiving organization.

Translator Signature Certification

Under Vietnam’s current notarial framework,
formal procedures may involve certification
of the translator’s signature rather than
certification of the translated content itself.

Notarized Translation

This remains a widely used client and search term.
The actual procedure should be determined according
to current Vietnamese regulations and the requirements
of the receiving authority.

Translation Only

Some organizations require only a professional translation
and do not require notarization or signature certification.


DOCUMENT TYPES

Documents We Translate

BKMOS handles a wide range of personal, academic,
administrative, legal and business documents for
domestic and international use.

01

Personal & Civil Status Documents

Birth certificates, marriage certificates,
divorce documents, household records and
other personal status documents.

02

Academic Documents

Diplomas, degrees, academic transcripts,
certificates, student records and other
education-related documents.

03

Visa & Immigration Documents

Documents prepared for visa applications,
immigration, overseas employment,
residency and study abroad.


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05

Employment Documents

Employment contracts, confirmation letters,
work records, professional certificates
and supporting employment documentation.

06

Financial Documents

Bank statements, savings records,
income documents, financial statements
and other financial supporting records.

07

Corporate Documents

Business registration documents,
company records, resolutions, licenses
and corporate documentation.

08

Medical & Specialized Documents

Medical records, technical certificates,
professional records and other
specialized documentation.


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CROSS-BORDER DOCUMENTS

Translation for Use in Vietnam or Abroad

Requirements can differ depending on where a document
was issued and where it will ultimately be submitted.

Vietnamese Documents for Use Abroad

Vietnamese birth certificates, academic records,
legal documents, financial records and other documents
may need to be translated into English or another
destination language for overseas use.

Before processing, clients should confirm whether
the receiving organization requires translation only,
translator certification, signature certification
or another authentication procedure.

Foreign Documents for Use in Vietnam

Documents issued outside Vietnam may need to be
translated into Vietnamese when submitted to
Vietnamese authorities, employers, universities,
banks or other organizations.

The required authentication procedure depends on
the document type and the authority receiving it.


DOCUMENT ACCURACY

Details That Matter in Official Document Translation

Small inconsistencies can create problems when documents
are reviewed together as part of a visa, academic,
employment or legal application.

BKMOS therefore pays particular attention to information
that must remain consistent across documents.

Names

Personal and company names are checked against
the source documents and available reference documents.

Dates & Numbers

Dates, identification numbers, financial figures
and document references require careful verification.

Official Terminology

Administrative, legal and academic terminology
is selected according to document context.

Document Layout

Tables, headings, seals, notes and structural elements
are reproduced where relevant to the translated document.


HOW IT WORKS

Our Certified Translation Process

Send us your documents before ordering so that we can
review the language, document type, intended use
and required delivery format.

1

Send Your Documents

Send clear scans, photographs or digital files
together with information about where the
documents will be used.

2

Requirement Review

We identify the language pair, document type,
formatting requirements and requested
certification workflow.

3

Translation & Quality Review

Translation is completed and key information
such as names, dates, numbers and terminology
is reviewed before delivery.

4

Certification & Delivery

Where included in the agreed scope, the appropriate
certification procedure is coordinated and
the completed documents are delivered.


BEFORE YOU ORDER

What Should You Send Us?

For an accurate quote, send clear copies of all pages
that need translation. If the documents will be used
for a visa, university, government authority or legal
procedure, tell us where they will be submitted.

If you have instructions from the receiving organization,
include them with your documents. This helps determine
whether you need translation only or an additional
certification procedure.


SEND DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW

✓ Clear scans or photographs
✓ Source and target language
✓ Country or organization of submission
✓ Required deadline
✓ Certification instructions, if available


WHY BKMOS

Why Choose BKMOS for Document Translation?

01

Translation Experience

BKMOS was established in 2009 and provides
translation services for individuals,
organizations and businesses.

02

Document-Focused Review

Names, dates, identification numbers,
terminology and other critical details
receive particular attention.

03

Clear Project Scope

Pricing, turnaround time, document requirements
and delivery options are confirmed according
to the agreed project.

04

Post-Delivery Support

Questions relating to the delivered translation
can be reviewed within the agreed project scope.


IMPORTANT NOTE

Certification Requirements Depend on the Receiving Authority

The expressions “certified translation” and
“notarized translation” are commonly used by clients,
but the legally appropriate procedure can vary by
document, authority and intended country of use.

Under Vietnam’s current notarial framework,
the procedure involving translated documents may include
certification of the translator’s signature. Clients should
therefore follow the specific requirements of the authority
or organization receiving their documents.

BKMOS provides translation and document-processing support
within the agreed service scope and does not replace the
receiving authority in determining whether a particular
document satisfies its legal or administrative requirements.


RELATED SERVICES

Explore Other BKMOS Translation Services

Visa & Immigration Translation

Translation support for visa, immigration,
study abroad and overseas employment documents.


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Legal Translation

Contracts, agreements, corporate records
and other legal documentation.


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Specialized Translation

Technical, medical, financial, tender
and other specialized translation services.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Certified Translation FAQs

Do I need a certified translation or a notarized translation?

It depends on the organization receiving the document.
Ask the recipient what type of translation or certification
it requires before ordering whenever possible.

Can BKMOS translate Vietnamese documents for use abroad?

Yes. BKMOS translates Vietnamese personal,
academic, legal, financial and business documents
into English and other supported languages according
to the agreed project requirements.

Can you translate foreign documents into Vietnamese?

Yes. Foreign-language documents can be translated
into Vietnamese for submission to organizations
and authorities in Vietnam, subject to the
requirements of the receiving organization.

Do you preserve the format of the original document?

Where appropriate, BKMOS reproduces tables,
headings and document structure so that the translation
remains easy to compare with the source document.

How much does certified translation cost?

Pricing depends on the language pair, document type,
volume, formatting requirements, deadline and any
additional certification procedure required.
Send the documents for an accurate quote.

How long does certified translation take?

Turnaround time depends on document volume,
language pair, complexity and required certification.
BKMOS confirms the expected timeline after reviewing
the documents.


REQUEST A QUOTE

Need a Certified Translation in Vietnam?

Send us your documents or clear scans together with
information about where they will be used.
BKMOS will review the project scope and provide
information on pricing, turnaround time and
available document-processing options.