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Office of the County Clerk-Recorder
Office of the County Clerk-Recorder

Request translator and interpreter service

The County Clerk verifies translators' and interpreters' declarations only completed by a translator and interpreter registered with one of the following, the California Courts for Certified/Registered Court Interpreter or the American Translators Association for Accredited Translator.

To search for a translator or interpreter, click on the links below:

California Courts for Certified/Registered Court Interpreter

American Translators Association for Accredited Translator

Translator and interpreters service can be done in person or by mail.

In person

Submit the following:

  • Original document in the foreign language
  • Document translated into English
  • Original and Complete Declaration and Certification form with signature acknowledged by a notary public
  • Fee

By mail

Mail the following:

  • Mailing address

    Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder's Office
    ATTN: Business Division
    110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor
    San Jose, CA 951​34

  • Original document in the foreign language
  • Document translated into English
  • Original and Complete Declaration and Certification form with signature acknowledged by a notary public
  • Fee
  • Provide a Self-Addressed stamped envelope