Manhattan Translation Services for Local Individuals and Growing Brands
Manhattan is full of different voices, so getting your message right can make a real difference for your family or your work. If you’re handling USCIS forms, a lease, school records, or client paperwork, every detail has to be clear. With Vanan Services offering translation services in Manhattan, you can keep things cheap and still understand the full translation cost, because we offer competitive rates and a free quote upfront. Our translation rates begin at $0.10 per word for standard documents and $7 per minute for audio content. Give us a call at
1-800-230-7918 for a free, no-obligation quote.
We provide “discounts on bulk orders” and “special discounts for students & NGOs,” plus same-day options and a quick turnaround when your deadline is approaching.
A Harlem café owner needed her menu translated overnight before a busy weekend. The next day, visitors ordered easily, and she felt proud seeing her place run smoothly. That kind of relief is what you deserve too.
Manhattan has a large limited-English community, and New York State reports 800+ languages spoken, so accuracy really matters. You get professional translation services backed by careful quality assurance, thorough proofreading, and strong efficiency. If you need precise and clear translations for any multimedia projects, our professional audio translation services are perfect for all your needs. Our office is just 0.4 miles from Penn Station and 0.6 miles from Madison Square, so meeting us is quick and simple.
Business Translation Services to Support Manhattan Companies
In Manhattan, business moves quickly, and communication must keep pace. If you’re part of a startup, a corporate office, or a large corporation, you might need a business document translated for clients, partners, or compliance teams. Our business translations ensure your documents meet the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism. We keep everything protected with confidential & secure services, so your files stay private from start to finish.
Think of a team in Midtown finalizing a business plan for investors while working across time zones. With industry-specific translations, your meaning stays sharp in finance, law, tech, or retail. Manhattan powers a huge share of NYC’s economy, so even small wording mistakes can slow a deal. You deserve translations that fit the market and sound natural.
And if your notes are on paper from a meeting or a site visit, no problem. Our handwritten document translation turns them into clean, ready-to-use text. Your message remains clear, professional, and consistent across all languages. You can reach us easily since we’re only 0.5 miles from Times Square and 0.8 miles from the Empire State Building.
Diploma
Transcript
Reasearch
eLearning
Corporate
Financial
Official
MOU
Contract
Agreement
Court Form
Patent
Manual
Instruction
Manufacturing
Engineering
Catalog
Brochure
Flyer
Ad copy
Birth Certificate
Passport
Divorce Certificate
Driving License
Document Translation for Personal, Legal, and Official Records
In Manhattan, paperwork moves fast, and minor errors can slow everything down. If you’re submitting a birth certificate for school, a passport for travel, or a marriage certificate for a legal step, the translation has to be clean and accepted. The same goes for a driver's license, divorce decree, death certificate, resume, and other vital records. We handle each multilingual document with genuine care, so you don’t have to redo anything later.
For sensitive documents, our confidential document translation services ensure your information remains protected and accurately translated.
This borough sits in a city where about 3.1 million immigrants—roughly 38% of New Yorkers—use many languages in daily life.That’s why local offices are used to certified translations, and we match their expectations. Our translators are well-trained to deliver accurate results you can trust.
You get digital & physical copy delivery, plus formatting & layout retention,so your document looks right and arrives exactly as you want. We’re conveniently located near 0.3 miles from Herald Square and about 1.0 miles from Grand Central Terminal.
Academic Translation for Students, Researchers, and Institutions
Life in Manhattan moves fast, and so do academic deadlines. If you’re studying at NYU, Columbia, CUNY, or joining a research program from abroad, your documents have to be clear and official. We translate your diploma and transcript so schools, evaluators, and employers get the full story without confusion. We specialize in academic translations to ensure your documents meet the specific requirements of educational institutions.
When you send your files, a dedicated project manager stays with your project the whole way. We also follow glossary & terminology consistency, so course names, grades, and research terms match across every page.
A Columbia grad student needed transcripts and a thesis translated from Korean for a Manhattan scholarship board. Vanan Services delivered certified academic translation in 12 hours, with university-style formatting.
The student submitted on time and won funding. They later used the same set for internship applications without edits. Think about the relief of clicking “submit” and knowing everything reads right. Need a certified version for admissions, scholarships, or transfers? We prepare it in the right format and deliver it on time, with secure handling from start to finish. If you’re coming from sightseeing spots, we’re around 1.4 miles from Central Park and 2.8 miles from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Here’s a list of academic documents we translate:
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Diplomas and degree certificates
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Transcripts/mark sheets
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School leaving certificates
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Admission letters
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Recommendation letters
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Statement of purpose (SOP)
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Personal statements
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Research papers and journal articles
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Theses and dissertations, etc.
Financial Translation Services for Reports, Banking, and Audits
Money works in Manhattan in minutes, and the language around it has to be just as precise. If you’re a CFO, founder, attorney, or analyst, you might be preparing a SEC filing, handling a merger acquisition, or sharing a financial report with teams outside the US We translate shareholder agreements, financial statements, and related files for financial institutions, investment banking groups, and securities trading desks, so every asset detail stays clear and compliant with SEC international regulations.
Manhattan’s financial scene includes global leaders such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup (Citi), and BlackRock, all of which frequently require translation for cross-border banking, investor communications, and compliance documents.
Our financial translation services ensure that all your documents are ready for international audiences, from banking to investment reporting.
Wall Street and the broader financial sector expect clean numbers and clear wording. We support fintech launches, insurance paperwork, audit bundles, and even wages and tax revenue summaries with notarized translations and over 100 languages.
You tell us what the document is for and when it’s due, and we’ll match the tone, format, and regulatory style your readers expect. Our translators are well-trained to provide accurate results every time. Downtown visitors can find us without hassle — we’re roughly 3.9 miles from the World Trade Center and 3.7 miles from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
List of financial documents we translate:
Bank statements
Tax returns (personal and business)
Audit reports
Annual reports
Balance sheets
Profit and loss (P&L) statements
Income statements
Cash flow statements
Invoices and receipts
Payroll records and pay stubs, and more.
Certified Immigration Translation Services for USCIS and Visa Files
Filing for a visa in Manhattan can feel like a maze, so clear translations make a real difference. If a document isn’t USCIS-acceptable, it can slow things down, and nobody wants extra delays on a case they’ve waited months to file.
Our USCIS certified translation services ensure that all documents meet the necessary requirements, preventing unnecessary setbacks.
Think of the usual New York routine: you gather papers, double-check dates, and head to 26 Federal Plaza, hoping everything goes smoothly. In a borough where so many neighbors are immigrants, getting each immigration document into the right English format matters.
We help with certified translation of birth certificates, marriage records, school files, and work letters for your green card or citizenship process, and we attach the proper certification page that USCIS looks for.
A Harlem family filing a marriage-based green card needed Spanish birth records and a custody order translated for USCIS and the New York Court.
Our team provided certified immigration and legal translations, notarized the packet, and matched court exhibit labels. Their attorney filed the case smoothly, avoiding a hearing delay. We stick to ISO standards and review every line for names, seals, and numbers so your immigration paperwork matches the original exactly. And when you get a last-minute request or notice from an officer, our 24/7 customer support is there to keep you moving without stress. We’re conveniently located about 3.1 miles from the USCIS New York Field Office at 26 Federal Plaza, visit us.
Immigration documents we translate:
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Divorce decrees
Death certificates
Passports (bio pages and stamps)
National ID cards
Driver’s licenses
Family household registers/family books
Police clearance certificates / PCC, etc.
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Multiple Language Translation for Global Communication Needs
Living and working in Manhattan means you bump into different languages every day. One small wording slip can cause big headaches, like a visa file getting paused or a contract sounding off to an overseas partner. You might be a Tribeca founder sending product docs abroad, a Midtown finance team sharing reports, or a family in Upper Manhattan handling official papers. In all cases, you want the message to feel clear and true to you.
We match your project with native linguists who understand both the language and the New York context. Every file goes through quality checks/proofreading so dates, names, and tone stay right. Your documents are handled under an NDA, with secure and confidential workflows from start to finish. You also receive certified formats that fit common city and federal requirements. The result is simple: people read your content the way you meant it, and you move forward with confidence.
Our Language Expertise Includes:
Legal Translation Services for Courts, Contracts, and Compliance
In New York legal matters, every word has weight, so your translation has to read clean and match court standards. Think of a Manhattan founder filing a patent while signing cross-border agreements; one shaky line can slow everything down. Vanan Services translates court document packages, deposition transcripts, legal discovery files, and sworn statements with careful jurisdiction terminology so your attorney can use them right away.
You can also get notarized pages, apostille support, and court-certified sets for law firms and law offices across Manhattan, from Midtown towers to downtown courtrooms. The Southern District of New York has been active since 1789, and it still handles complex cases daily. Manhattan also has one of the largest legal workforces in the US, so timelines move fast. Rush delivery (Within 2 to 24 hours) helps you hit filing dates without panic. Native translators review names, clauses, and citations for steady litigation support and legal compliance.
As a premier legal translation company, we cater to the needs of clients who require rapid and precise legal translations. Manhattan law firms like Skadden, Sullivan & Cromwell, Cravath, Davis Polk, and Paul, Weiss often manage cross-border matters and multilingual filings, so reliable legal translation is a regular need.
When a deadline is approaching, you get a fast quote and clear updates until it’s filed. Tourists and commuters can find us easily — we’re about 4.3 miles from the Brooklyn Bridge and 3.9 miles from the World Trade Center.
Legal documents we translate:
Immigration documents
Court judgments and court orders
Affidavits and sworn statements
Police reports
FIRs and incident reports
Legal notices and demand letters
Power of attorney documents
Wills and trusts
Probate and estate papers
Contracts and agreements
Lease and rental agreements
Employment contracts
NDAs and confidentiality agreements
Business registration documents, and more.
Medical Translation Services for Patient and Clinical Documents
When medical info moves between languages, you want it to stay accurate and private. In Manhattan, our certified translation for medical documents supports every patient, from intake to follow-ups, using HIPAA-compliant processes so your medical record files stay protected. Our medical document translation services ensure confidentiality while delivering precise translations that meet medical standards.
Think of a busy clinic near Midtown. A patient walks in with past reports in another language, and the doctor needs clear answers fast. We translate discharge notes, consent forms, lab results, and referrals into clear, accurate English. Our ATA-certified translators understand FDA wording and pharmaceutical standards, which is crucial for any clinical trial where one small error can cause big delays.
Manhattan’s hospitals, like Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, and NewYork-Presbyterian, rank among the nation’s best, so local care often involves advanced research and strict documentation.
The life sciences translation market hit $1.45 billion in 2023, showing how essential this work has become.You get secure, clearly formatted translations that help you act with confidence, without slowing care. Meeting us is simple since we’re around 0.6 miles from Madison Square and 0.8 miles from the Empire State Building.
Common medical documents we translate:
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Medical records/patient charts
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Doctor’s notes and letters
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Hospital discharge summaries
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Diagnostic reports
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Lab test results (blood work, pathology, etc.)
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Radiology reports (X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound)
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Prescription slips and medication lists
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Clinical summaries/treatment plans
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Immunization/vaccination records
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Surgical reports and operation notes, etc.
Technical Translation Services for Manuals, SOPs, and Engineering Files
When your project depends on clear specs, you want words that work as hard as your design team.
In Manhattan, tech firm teams swap technical manuals and user guides with partners worldwide, and tiny wording slips can cause big delays. A clean translation keeps every unit, label, and step easy to follow, so your product moves forward without costly back-and-forth.
As a trusted technical translation agency, we ensure the highest quality and precision in every document we work with.
We handle technical reports, SOPs, safety instructions, and product specification files for engineering teams across software, hardware, and manufacturing. Your file layout formatting stays the same, including charts, tables, and callouts, so reviewers don’t have to relearn the document to approve it. You get accuracy (99% accurate) on each deliverable, plus affordable prices that make repeat updates realistic.
Got a late change before release? Share your technical documentation and get a polished version that reads naturally for end users, meets compliance checks, and helps you ship on time. For immigration support, we’re approximately 3.1 miles from the USCIS New York Office at 26 Federal Plaza and 4.1 miles from the Statue of Liberty.
Technical documents we translate:
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User manuals and instruction guides
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Product specifications and datasheets
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Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
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Engineering drawings and annotations
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Technical reports and feasibility studies
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Safety manuals and warning labels
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Maintenance and repair guides
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Installation manuals
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Patents and patent applications
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Research and development (R&D) documents, etc.
Media Translation Services for Marketing, Video, and Digital Content
Stories from Manhattan move fast, and they deserve to feel just as strong in every language. If you’re a local brand, agency, creator, or studio, you want your message to land with the same emotion everywhere. We translate content for subtitles, dubbing, and voice-over, match timecodes and captions, and protect your brand tone across every platform.
As a trusted media translation company, we help Manhattan-based storytellers adapt their content for global audiences without losing clarity, intent, or creative impact.
Manhattan runs on media. The city’s publishing world keeps ideas flowing daily, while TV and film crews shoot all over the borough, from Midtown to the West Side. Digital media teams push campaigns, and telecommunications companies help that content reach people on any screen. Our translators are well-trained to deliver accurate results. So when your work goes out through publishing, TV, film, or digital media, you get fast delivery, certified linguists, confidential handling with NDAs, and multi-format files ready for broadcast or web.
Clear process, clean output, and no last-minute surprises. Manhattan is packed with global-facing organizations, and companies like The New York Times, NBCUniversal, Hearst, Condé Nast, and Warner Bros. Discovery often rely on translation services to localize content and communicate with international audiences.
Media content we translate:
Film and TV scripts (episodes, screenplays, shooting scripts)
Dubbing scripts and voice-over briefs
Production notes, call sheets, and scene breakdowns
Storyboards and shot lists
Trailers, promos, and teaser content
YouTube videos, reels, shorts, and vlogs
Podcasts and audio interviews
Radio ads and station programs
Subtitles and closed-caption files (SRT, VTT, SCC, STL, ASS)
Commercials and branded video ads
Social media video content (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Marketing copy for media launches (taglines, posters, press kits)
Press releases and media announcements
Website and app content for streaming or channels
E-learning/training videos, etc.
Case Study : English to Spanish Transcription & Translation Services – Lt Translation, Manhattan
Client Information
Client Industry: Healthcare & Medical Research
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
File Information
File Type & Duration: Audio Files – Total Duration: 5 hours
Goal
The client, a healthcare research institute, required professional transcription and translation of in-depth patient interviews originally conducted in English. These interviews formed a critical part of a study evaluating patient outcomes for a new medical treatment. The goal was twofold: produce precise English transcripts and deliver high-quality Spanish translations to support broader dissemination across bilingual medical teams and Latin American research partners. Given the clinical context, accuracy, confidentiality, and domain expertise were essential.
Key Challenges
Use of complex and specialized medical vocabulary
Multiple speakers with frequent interruptions and overlaps
Noticeable background noise in hospital and clinic settings
Adherence to HIPAA guidelines and strict confidentiality protocols
Speakers & Languages
Speakers: 2–3 speakers per recording
Original Language: English | Translated Language: Spanish
Delivery Time
4 days
Strategy
Lt Translation's Manhattan-based specialists initiated the project with a thorough audio quality assessment, applying advanced noise reduction tools to enhance clarity. Skilled medical transcriptionists transcribed the content with close attention to terminology, while certified Spanish linguists handled the translation, ensuring cultural and clinical accuracy.
A dual-layer quality assurance process involving both linguistic and subject-matter experts was implemented to validate consistency and precision. All files were securely handled in accordance with HIPAA compliance standards.
Results
Delivered highly accurate, publication-ready medical transcripts and translations
Maintained full confidentiality and compliance with data privacy regulations
Enhanced communication for Spanish-speaking stakeholders across medical teams
Enabled timely completion of a high-impact research study
Testimonial
"Professional, precise, and dependable. Lt Translation was the ideal partner for our multilingual research needs." — Healthcare Research Team Lead