JAPANESE TRANSLATION
Certified Japanese Translation
Certified Japanese to English and English to Japanese translations for USCIS, universities, employers, life sciences companies and use in Japan, for individuals and organizations across Greater Boston.
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CERTIFIED TRANSLATION
Usually 3 business days
Rush service available
- Signed certificate of accuracy
- Accepted by USCIS
- Notarization and apostille available
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
Japanese documents we translate
- Family register extracts (koseki tohon and shohon)
- Certificates of residence (juminhyo)
- Birth, marriage and divorce records
- Diplomas, transcripts and degree certificates
- Corporate registrations, contracts and powers of attorney
- Seal registration certificates
- Medical records and vaccination records
- Inheritance and estate documents
Most frequently requested Japanese documents
| Document | Common purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Family register extract (koseki) | Immigration, marriage, inheritance | Translate all entries, including annotations |
| Certificate of residence | Identity and address | Translate every field |
| Corporate registration | U.S. subsidiaries and partners | Consistent terminology |
| Inheritance documents | Estates with property in Japan | Often paired with signature certificates |
| Power of attorney for Japan | Property, banking and inheritance | Notarize and apostille in Massachusetts |
Requirements change and can differ by office, city and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office receiving your documents. We are glad to review the instructions you received.
Need a Japanese translation?
Upload your document for a quote. Certified, with notarization and apostille available.
Japanese family registers and dates
Documents for use in Japan
Translation, notarization and apostille, handled by one team
How to order a Japanese translation
- 1
Upload your document
Send a clear scan or photo of every page, front and back, and tell us where the translation will be used.
- 2
Receive your quote
We confirm the price, timing and whether notarization or an apostille is needed. For inheritance matters in Japan, send us the instructions from your Japanese judicial scrivener or attorney.
- 3
Professional translation
A professional translator translates the complete document, including stamps, seals and handwritten notes.
- 4
Certified delivery
You receive the translation with a signed certificate of accuracy, by email and, when needed, as a printed original with tracking.
Good to know
Era dates
Converted accurately, with the original preserved.
Koseki
Translated completely, including annotations.
Inheritance
Signature statements notarized and apostilled.
Apostilles
Japan accepts apostilles.
Japanese documents for companies and families
Who we translate for
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- Leaving out stamps or annotations. Every mark on the document is translated.
- Self-translation. Many offices will not accept translations made by the applicant.
- Inconsistent name spellings. Names should match your passport and other documents.
- Translating before the apostille. The apostille usually needs to be translated too.
Official sources
- Code of Federal Regulations: 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), translations
- American Translators Association
- Hague Conference: Apostille Convention status table
Requirements change, and the receiving office always has the final word. We confirm current requirements with every quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do you translate koseki family registers?
Yes, completely, including annotations.
How do you handle Japanese era dates?
We convert them accurately and preserve the original date.
Can you notarize signature statements for a Japanese inheritance?
Yes, and apostille them for use in Japan.
How long does it take?
Usually about three business days, with rush service available.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. A clear scan or photo of every page is usually enough. We will tell you if the receiving office needs anything else.
Can I get a printed original of the translation?
Yes. We ship printed, signed translations with tracking when an office requires a hard copy.
Need a Japanese translation?
Upload your document, and we will confirm the price and timing.