Error Is in Your Original Document? Here’s What You Should Know Before Translation
When preparing documents for an Australian visa, migration application, employment, education, or another official purpose, accuracy is essential. But what happens when error is in your original document rather than in the translation? Many people assume a certified translator will automatically correct spelling mistakes, dates, names, or numbers. However, professional translators generally need to reproduce the source document accurately rather than silently changing important information. Understanding this distinction can help you avoid unnecessary delays, confusion, and the cost of having documents translated again. How Can You Tell Where the Error Is? The first step is to compare your original document carefully with the translated version. If your original document contains a misspelled name and the translator reproduces that spelling accurately, the issue is with the source document—not the translation. Similarly, if your birth certificate shows an incorrect date of birth...