Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get the translation after uploading the document and making payment?
For documents up to 3 pages, electronic translations are typically completed within 0.5 to 1 day.
For documents exceeding 4 pages, processing may take 1 to 2 days.
If expedited service is needed, please contact our staff via WeChat after uploading your document.
Where can I receive the translation?
Orders placed through the WeChat Mini Program will prompt a notification in your WeChat "Service Notifications" once the translation is submitted. You can then download the translation directly from the Mini Program.
Orders placed on our website will be sent to the email address you provided. Please ensure your email address is accurate to receive the translation promptly.
Do you provide stamped translations and a business license?
Stamping and business license services are available only if selected at the time of order. If these services are not purchased, they will not be included.
What does an electronic stamped document look like?
An electronic stamp typically includes the translation with the translation seal and the original text. In some cases, due to restrictions on password-protected documents (e.g., foreign university certificates), the electronic seal may only appear on the translation.
What does a printed stamped document look like?
Printed stamped documents include the translation with the translation seal and the original text, or the translation with the seal, original text, and business license with the official seal. Printed copies include a paging seal not present in electronic versions.
What kind of stamp is used?
The translation seal includes both Chinese and English.
For translations from foreign languages into Chinese, the business license is stamped with an official Chinese seal.
For translations from Chinese into foreign languages, the business license is in English and stamped with an official English seal.
Some institutions may require additional documentation, such as the Chinese business license and official seal, especially for translations related to domestic university transcripts.
Which institutions accept our company's stamped translations?
Our stamped translations are generally accepted by police stations, Exit and Entry Administration Bureaus, and consulates in cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Zhuhai, and Zhaoqing.
In Guangzhou, specific institutions such as courts and judicial bureaus accept our translations, but the police station and Exit and Entry Administration Bureau may require notarized translations.
Requirements vary by city and institution, and policies may change. Confirm with the relevant agency before purchasing the stamping service. For certain documents like driver’s licenses, additional specifications may apply.
What else do I need to provide besides the original document?
For translations from foreign languages to Chinese, please provide the corresponding Chinese names if available.
If you have a foreign academic qualification or transcript certified by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), please provide the name of your major in Chinese.
Ensure you provide an accurate email address when placing an order.
Is free shipping available?
We do not offer prepaid shipping. For privacy and security, we recommend using "SF Express cash on delivery." SF Express will contact the recipient by phone to ensure the package is not intercepted.
Shipping fees are 12-13 RMB within Guangdong Province and approximately 23 RMB for destinations outside Guangdong.