Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Translation Partner in Chicago
1st Metropolitan Translation Services has been delivering expert language solutions for over 25 years. Our team of certified professionals combines linguistic proficiency with advanced degrees in specialized fields to ensure precise translations. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business and recipient of multiple diversity certifications, we prioritize quality and inclusivity. Located in Chicago's iconic John Hancock Center, we serve diverse communities with certified, notarized translations recognized globally. Our commitment to excellence ensures accurate communication across languages and cultures. Services
Translation Services
Interpretation Services
Certified Translations
Notarized Documents
Language Pairing
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized translation experience
- All translations are certified and notarized
- Holds multiple supplier diversity certifications
- Translators with advanced degrees in specialized fields
- Recognized by government agencies worldwide
Associations and certifications
- WBENC
- WOSB
- FBE
- WBE
Services
Translation Services
Our certified translators handle document translation with precision. Each project receives specialized attention from professionals holding advanced degrees in relevant fields. All translations undergo rigorous quality checks and receive official certification for global recognition.
Interpretation Services
We provide professional interpretation for medical, legal, and business settings. Our interpreters maintain technical expertise in specialized domains while ensuring accurate real-time communication between parties using different languages.
Certified Translations
Every certified translation includes official documentation verifying accuracy. These legally recognized translations meet requirements for government agencies, academic institutions, and corporate clients worldwide through our standardized certification process.
Notarized Documents
We offer combined translation and notarization services for official documents. Our process ensures translated documents receive proper authentication through certified notaries while maintaining linguistic accuracy for legal validity.
Language Pairing
Our system matches projects with translators possessing both language proficiency and subject matter expertise. This dual-qualification approach guarantees translations maintain technical accuracy while preserving contextual meaning across 100+ language combinations.
Questions
What languages do you offer translation services for?
We provide translation services for over 100 languages including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and many less common languages. Contact us for specific language requests.
What's the difference between translation and interpretation?
Translation involves written text conversion between languages, while interpretation provides real-time spoken language conversion during meetings, appointments, or events.
Are your translations officially recognized?
Yes, all our translations are certified and notarized to meet international standards for legal, academic, and government institutions worldwide.
Do you offer urgent translation services?
We prioritize quality but can accommodate expedited requests with advance notice. Contact us to discuss specific timelines and requirements.
How do you ensure translation accuracy?
Our process combines native language proficiency with subject matter expertise. Each project receives dual verification by specialists in both the source and target languages.
Are you certified for government contracts?
Yes, we hold multiple certifications including WBENC, WOSB, and FBE status, qualifying us for diverse supplier programs at local, state, and federal levels.
