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Document translation in Seattle, WA
Many Seattle businesses serve more than one language. Hank will draft a translation and mark anything that should be checked before you print it or file it.
- ⚡ Fast, fixed-price jobs
- 👀 A real person reviews every order
- 💲 No surprise invoices
- 🤝 No long contracts
Why it matters in Seattle
Document translation for a Seattle business has to work in the context of a dense mix of tech, the Port of Seattle, and packed neighborhood retail. Around Columbia City and Queen Anne, customers also come in from White Center and other nearby places, like summer Seafair weekends or the holiday rush downtown. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
Seattle readers are quick to tune out hype. Plain, specific, friendly writing that names the neighborhood and the offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Seattle:
- A food truck handing out forms and needing a clear, informal translation
- A yoga studio in Georgetown that needs a bilingual menu or flyer
- A Seattle shop with a website page that should exist in a second language
Hank's tip: Tell us if a word has a required official translation in your industry. A Seattle menu, a medical form, and a lease are different kinds of risk.
Service area: Seattle businesses in Georgetown, Wallingford, and Ballard, plus nearby communities such as Tukwila, White Center, and Mercer Island. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $195 | $395 | $695 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3-4 days |
| Revisions | 3 revisions | As listed | As listed |
| Up to 400 words | Yes | — | — |
| 3 revisions | Yes | — | — |
| A clean formatted file | Yes | — | — |
| A notes list for phrases that need your review | Yes | — | — |
| Up to 1,000 words | — | Yes | — |
| Layout kept close to the original when we can | — | Yes | — |
| Review notes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Editable and PDF files | — | Yes | Yes |
| Up to 2,000 words | — | — | Yes |
| A second pass for tone | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The source document and the target language
- How official the use is (menu vs. contract)
- Terms that have a required translation
- Whether a native speaker will also review it
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for translation are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Translation in Seattle: FAQ
Is this a certified legal translation?
No. We do not provide certified, notarized, or court-ready translation. For official filings, use a qualified certified translator.
Can you design for a shop near Pike Place or downtown?
Yes. If you get tourist traffic and neighborhood regulars, say so in the intake. We can make a logo, menu, or site that works for both, without sounding like a chain.
Can a food truck in Columbia City order this?
Yes. A food truck is a good fit for the translation package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Lake Forest Park?
Yes, if that is part of how your Seattle business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Lake Forest Park on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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