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Translators help power the global economy, working with businesses, governments, non-profits and individuals. Translators work with the written word.

The ATA Guide to Buying Translation Services is a resource to help clients identify, select, and work with translators.

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Interpreters help power the global economy, working with businesses, governments, non-profits and individuals. Interpreters work with the spoken and signed word.

The ATA Guide to Buying Interpreting Services is a resource to help clients identify, select, and work with interpreters.

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E110: ATA’s New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services

Learn how these invaluable reference tools can help clients and language services providers alike understand which factors to consider in order to create a successful partnership.

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You have the right to get the services and information you need in a language you understand. ATA can help!
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What is a Certified Translation?
Understand the common uses and requirements of a certified translation and download sample statements.
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Why You Should Use a Certified Translator or Interpreter
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If you have an applicant’s certification number, use this tool to verify their certification and language pair(s).
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If you have an applicant’s certification number, use this tool to verify their certification and language pair(s).
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