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Meet your

notary, interpret & translator

I’m Lucia Sosa, the owner and operator of World-Class Language Services located in Baltimore, Maryland. I provide freelance notarial, interpretation and translation services from English to Spanish and vice-versa with expertise in the legal, medical, educational, religious, and community fields. At your request, I would love to share my resume with you for a more in-depth illustration of my work history, certification and accomplishments.

With many years of accumulated experience as a dental assistant, paralegal, parish secretary, and qualified Maryland state court interpreter amongst other professions, I have developed a deep understanding of the importance of paying attention to details. In me you will find a dedicated professional who is well-prepared to tackle even the most complex challenges. I use my comprehensive set of skills to research and understand specialized terminology in advance to ensure desired results with the least amount of wasted time while providing the most accurate interpretation.

Please note that I may not always be able to answer or return calls/ e-mails immediately, especially when I am in the middle of an appointment. However, thanks to today's online tools, I've made it easy for you to see my real-time availability. This allows you can get the availability answers you need and reserve your time slot without delay. My goal is to work together effectively and ensure your needs are met promptly.

Legal

Jail Visits

Depositions

Interrogatories

Medical

Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)

Psychological Immigration Evaluations

Organ Transplant Evaluations

Educational

Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Family Engagement Events

Religious

Services

conferences

Community

MVA Driving Exam

USCIS Immigration Interviews

Translations

documents

Personal, Business, Medical, Legal, Etc.

certificates & Decrees

Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce, etc.

licences

dRIVERS, PROFESSIONAL, Etc.

Diplomas

School Transcripts, etc.

and more.

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Acceptable Identification Forms

- Driver’s licenses issued by any state government agency

- Nondriver identification cards issued by any U.S. federal or state gov't agency

- ID cards issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

- ID cards issued by a consulate

- Passports

Unacceptable Identification

- Birth certificates

- Social Security cards

- Medicare cards

- Store membership cards

- Credit cards

- Bank cards

Important: Notaries CANNOT accept copies of identification documents; only the original identification document can be accepted.

Apostille

If you have a document that will be used in another country, it may be necessary to have it apostilled. This requirement is established by the organization receiving the foreign documents. If you need an apostille for your certified translation, you must have it notarized before forwarding it to the Department of State to get the apostille. Be mindful that the entire process, from notarization to apostille, must be done within the same state where the notarization occurred.

Testimonials

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between interpreting and translating?

interpretion is spoken and translation is written

How can an interpreter help me?

An interpreter can help you focus on the matter at hand and not on finding the correct words to say

How do I decide if I need on-site services versus virtual services?

When choosing a legal defense lawyer, consider their experience, track record, and area of specialization. Look for someone who has successfully handled cases similar to yours and is well-versed in the local legal system. It's also important to choose a lawyer you feel comfortable with, as clear communication and trust are essential throughout the legal process. Don't hesitate to ask for references or case results during your initial consultation.

What's the difference between a certified and a standard translation?

A certified translation is a word-for-word translation required for official use by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), universities, colleges, state or federal institutions and courts. A certified translation includes a certificate issued on our corporate letterhead signed by the translator and a U.S. Language Services representative in PDF format.A standard translation is a high-quality, professional translation of documents or text-based files delivered in an editable Word file. If you require a different format (pages, rtf, txt) just let us know when placing your order using the comments field.

How do you keep my information secure?

All your information is transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption.U.S. Language Services has a strict confidentiality policy. We understand that in certain cases, given the sensitivity of the information to be translated, some clients require we sign a specific confidentiality agreement (NDA). We would be happy to sign your NDA.