Can You Self-Translate Passport Documents in the United States? Google Translate and Notary Risks
Self-translating passport and consular documents in the United States can delay a packet when names, seals, custody terms, or civil-record details do not line up. This guide explains when Google Translate, family translation, and informal notarization are risky, what a professional English translation should include, and how to avoid common passport and consular document problems.