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Document translation in Madison, WI
We are honest about scope: this is not a certified legal translation, and we recommend a native speaker's review for official or high-stakes documents.
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Why it matters in Madison
Document translation for a Madison business has to work in the context of a two-lake capital and university city with a strong downtown food scene. Around the west side and Hilldale and the west-side corridors, customers also come in from Stoughton and other nearby places, like a packed Saturday on the Square or a busy campus September. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Madison are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names Downtown and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Madison:
- A professional office handing out forms and needing a clear, informal translation
- A college-town cafe in the Isthmus that needs a bilingual menu or flyer
- A Madison 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 Madison menu, a medical form, and a lease are different kinds of risk.
Service area: Madison businesses in the Isthmus, Willy Street, and the Near East Side, plus nearby communities such as Stoughton, Middleton, and Fitchburg. 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 Madison: FAQ
Do you use AI?
Yes, as a tool. A person reviews the result and flags phrases that need your approval. You should still have a native speaker review official documents.
Can you mention Middleton or other nearby cities?
Yes, if you actually serve them.
Can a professional office in the west side order this?
Yes. A professional office 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 Fitchburg?
Yes, if that is part of how your Madison business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Fitchburg on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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