Before You Order a Translation, Answer These Five Questions

DaHo Creative Hub · Translation Guide

You shouldn’t need to become a translation expert just to get a document translated.

Whether you need a business letter, diploma, transcript, or another document in a different language, a few details can make the difference between ordering with confidence and discovering halfway through that you needed something else.

Before choosing a professional document translation service, answer these five questions.

1. Who needs the translated document?

Start with the person or organization receiving it.

A document for a business partner may have different requirements from a document for a university or an official application. Ask the recipient what it accepts before you pay.

If it has written instructions, keep them. Those instructions are more useful than a guess about what “professional translation” includes.

2. Which language do you need?

Identify the original language and the target language.

If you need two translated versions, say so. Translating a document into French and Haitian Kreyòl is a different request from translating it into just one of them.

That distinction should be clear before the work begins. Include any names or terms that should use a particular spelling.

3. How much material are you submitting?

Count the pages and check that you have the complete document, including relevant attachments or information on the reverse side.

At DaHo Creative Hub, Standard translation is $27 for one document of up to five pages. Long-document translation is $19 per page for documents of six pages or more.

If the scope or pricing basis is unclear, ask before placing your order.

4. Does the recipient require certification or another formal step?

A professional translation is not automatically a certified translation, notarized document, or credential evaluation.

If an organization asks for a specific format or formal requirement, confirm that the service you are considering can provide exactly what it requests. Do not assume that a standard translation includes those additional services.

A useful question for the receiving organization is: “What translation requirements must I meet for this submission?” Share its answer when requesting the work.

5. When do you need it?

Share the actual deadline, not simply “as soon as possible.”

Ask when the delivery period begins and whether your document’s length or complexity affects it. If you choose Express, make sure you understand the specific delivery commitment before paying for priority handling.

A clear brief. A more confident next step.

The best translation order starts with a clear brief. You do not need a long explanation, just the details that help the service match your request.

We offer translation between English, French, and Haitian Kreyòl. Explore the service options or contact us first if your document has specific submission requirements.

You bring the document. We’ll help you make the next step clear.

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Questions before ordering? Contact our team.

Danel Hommeus

Founder, DaHo Creative Hub · MSC

Building systems, brands, and businesses, one decision at a time.

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