In some legal proceedings, documents may require a certificate of accuracy. This requirement is commonly found in immigration cases, international commercial litigation, divorce decrees, and government bids. Also, some educational institutions require certified translations of transcripts as a requirement for admission.
The following are examples of documents that normally require certification:
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Divorce Decrees / Certificates
Death certificates
Wills and Trusts
Academic transcripts and diplomas
Adoption records and papers
Immigration documentation
Naturalization documentation
Green cards
Documents for submission to INS
Foreign Bank statements
Visa applications (I129, I-140, I-485, I-539, I-824, DS-156, DS-157, etc.)
Visas (H1, H2, B1, B2, H1B, H2B, O1, O2, K1, K2, K3, etc)
Green card filing documentation
Work permits
Curriculum vitae / Resumes
Foreign Patents
Depositions
Interrogatories
Evidence in a judicial proceeding
Other legal documents