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Document translation in New York City, NY
Send the final English (or source) text. Translating a draft that will change tomorrow wastes both of our time.
- ⚡ Fast, fixed-price jobs
- 👀 A real person reviews every order
- 💲 No surprise invoices
- 🤝 No long contracts
Why it matters in New York City
Document translation for a New York City business has to work in the context of a five-borough mix of global industries and dense neighborhood commerce. Around Downtown Brooklyn and Midtown, customers also come in from Jersey City and other nearby places, like a packed holiday week in Midtown or a quieter midsummer weekend in some neighborhoods. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in New York City are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names Manhattan and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around New York City:
- A New York City shop with a website page that should exist in a second language
- A neighborhood shop handing out forms and needing a clear, informal translation
- A restaurant in Brooklyn that needs a bilingual menu or flyer
Hank's tip: Tell us if a word has a required official translation in your industry. A New York City menu, a medical form, and a lease are different kinds of risk.
Service area: New York City businesses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, plus nearby communities such as Newark, Long Island City, and Jersey City. 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 New York City: FAQ
Which languages can you do?
Tell us the language pair when you order. If we cannot do a solid job, we will say so rather than guess.
Do you have a New York City office?
No. LocalHank serves New York City remotely.
Can a contractor in Downtown Brooklyn order this?
Yes. A contractor 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 Yonkers?
Yes, if that is part of how your New York City business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Yonkers on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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