"Perito Traductor" - Official Translator

[meroberts]

INM, both in Le?n and SMA are making our lives harder and harder to be able to stay in Mexico. Fortunately I have dual citizenship, but those who are just trying to establish permanent residence now, are encountering more and more road blocks along the maze of new and more strict requirements.

I am looking for a "Perito Traductor" (a translator/interpreter) certified by the Mexican Department of Justice to translate and certify documents to be presented to INM. I have been translating and certifying documents since my arrival in 2005. In spite of my experience and proven record, they will no longer accept my signature as proof of a true and legitimate translation.

If you are, or know of anyone who is currently certified, please contact me directly. Thanks,

Martha E. Roberts, Director
"Visas y Pasaportes Plus"
Plaza San Javier#20, San Javier
473 120 0633
martha@visasypasaportes.com

[mr bill]

Hi Martha, There is always Douglas at Centro de Idiomas at UGTO.

And at the twins school I met a young man the other day who works as a Sp/Eng/Sp translator - he may be able to help you - it will take me a day or two to find him.

re Perito Traductor - it may have to be by official appointment to have the title i.e. like a notario. Even though your Sp is fluent if you don't have the appointment then...

[meroberts]

Hi Bill,

I have to have a "Certified Perito" (like a Notario). I?ve done this for seven years here and many years at the US Courts before retiring, but INM does not believe I am qualified... Have you seen their translated material??? I wonder if they hire "Peritos" themselves. I doubt it... Lol. Thanks for checking.

M

[Barbara]

Hi Martha,

Doug Goodwin is a certified "perito," but his office is no longer at the Language Department -- I think he's in the main building downtown or out at DCEA. His e-mail address is: goodwin@ugto.mx

Barbara

[Mykul]

What exactly is it you have to have translated?

I am heading to SMA next week to finalize my permanente, just wondering what kind of surprises I should prepare for.