ATIO-Certified Translator
Gina Byun
Korean to English
FAQ
Q. How do you calculate translation fees?
Q. When can I receive my translation?
Q. Can you certify my own translation?
Q. How do you certify your translation?
Q. I don't live in Ontario. Can you provide me certified translation?
Q. Do you translate for immigration purposes?
Q. Will my personal information be safe?
Q. How can I receive translation?
Q. How do you accept payment?
Q. I'm in a big hurry! Do you offer same-day service?
Q. Do you offer notarization service?
Q. I want to combine your certified translation package with other files. Can you give me the password that protects the PDF file so I can edit it?
​​​Q. How do you calculate translation fees?
A. Translation fees are usually determined by word count. However, I charge a flat rate for a standard-length certificate (e.g. Identification Certificate, Certificate of Marriage Relation) or piece of identification (e.g. Driver's Licence, Resident Registration Card). If you have a document to translate, please send a scanned copy to my email (ginabyuntrans@gmail.com). I will review it and send you a quote. Please note that I need to see the document in full in order to give you a quote.
Since a copy of the original document is included in the final translation package, make sure the scanned copy of your document is of the best quality possible (No smartphone-taken photos please).
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Q. When can I receive my translation?
A. The turnaround time usually depends on the length, volume and complexity of the document to be translated. For one standard-length certificate (e.g. Identification Certificate, Certificate of Marriage Relation), it would take 1 business day to prepare the final translation package. But please note that depending on my workload, it may take longer than usual.
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Q. Can you certify my own translation?
A. As a certified translator, I can only certify translations I have done myself. If you have your own translation or translation done by someone else, you can send it to me as reference.
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Q. How do you certify your translation?
A. As an ATIO-Certified Translator, I certify my translation with a Translator's Statement, attesting the accuracy of the translation, and the ATIO stamp on each page of the translation package. The ATIO stamp is recognized and accepted across Canada for most governmental and legal purposes.
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Q. I don't live in Ontario. Can you provide me certified translation?
A. Yes! The ATIO (Association of Translators and Interpreters in Ontario) is a member association of CTTIC (Canadian Translators, Terminologists, Interpreters Council), which is a national body. My ATIO-stamp is recognized and accepted across Canada for most legal and governmental purposes. You may receive translation either online or by mail.
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Q. Do you translate for immigration purposes?
A. Yes. I certify my translation with the ATIO stamp, which is accepted across Canada for most governmental and legal purposes.
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Q. Will my personal information be safe?
In accordance with 3.3 Confidentiality of the ATIO Code of Ethics (quoted below), all information obtained during the course of my professional service will be kept in strict confidence.
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3.3. Confidentiality
3.3.1. Professionals will respect the privacy of their clients and/or employers and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional service.
You may read the full ATIO Code of Ethics here.
Q. How can I receive translation?
A. Please choose any of the following three options:
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In person (by appointment only; Toronto Downtown Area)
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Online (by email in secured pdf)
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Mail (Mailing fee applies)
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Q. How do you accept payment?
A. I accept payment in any of the following methods:
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Interac e-transfer (Preferred)
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Paypal (For overseas clients only)
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Q. I'm in a big hurry! Do you offer same-day service?
A. I am committed to providing my clients with the highest quality translation possible. Therefore, no matter how short the document is, please allow at least 1 business day for me to complete translation, review the translation, and produce a final translation package with my Translator's Statement and ATIO stamp on each page. I do not offer same-day service in consideration of quality issues and other clients.
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Q. Do you offer notarization service?
A. As a certified translator, I can only certify my own translation. If you require general notarization services, please contact a notary public.
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Q. I want to combine your certified translation package with other files. Can you give me the password that protects the PDF file so I can edit it?
A. My certified translations are delivered in a SECURED format in order to prevent tampering. Under no circumstances shall I give anyone permission to edit my certified translations. If you want to combine my translation package with other document files, please print the translation package and re-scan it. When you print the PDF file, please make sure that the ATIO stamp on each page is clearly printed.