What is an official translation?

What people usually mean by official translation

An official translation is usually a translation prepared for a government office, notary, or receiving institution.

Depending on the context, it may mean a notarized translation or simply a translation in the required formal format.

That is why the exact requirement should be confirmed in advance.

• Ask whether a translator certificate is required
• Check if notarization is needed
• Confirm whether an original or copy must be submitted