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AAVSB PAVE Translation Requirements
PAVE requires documents not in English, seals and stamps included, to be translated and certified by a professional translation service; the AAVSB accepts a translator certified by a professional organization such as the ATA, or a translation with a Certificate of Translation Accuracy, and wants it sent directly by the translator with the source document.
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The rules, from AAVSB PAVE
For foreign veterinary graduates. Read on AAVSB PAVE's own pages on October 25, 2026; requirements change, so check the linked source before you submit.
| What it says | |
|---|---|
| Rule | “Any document (including all seals and/or stamps) not in English must be prepared and certified by a professional translation service.” PAVE Standards & Policies |
| Accepted translators | A government office of the issuing country, a translator certified by a professional body such as the ATA or the Chartered Institute of Linguists, an apostilled translation, or a translation with a Certificate of Translation Accuracy. Translated Documents Policy |
| Each page | Must indicate it was completed by the translator. |
| Who sends it | The translation service, directly to the AAVSB (pave@aavsb.org, or by mail), with the document it translated. |
| Original | Originals are required in addition to the translations; the AAVSB may require a translation by a provider it designates. |
Worth knowing
The same policy covers birth, marriage and name-change documents, license verifications and diplomas.
How we fit
Our translations carry a Certificate of Translation Accuracy, one of the options in the AAVSB's policy, and each page is marked as ours. Tell us it is for PAVE and we send it directly to the AAVSB ourselves, with the source document.
Other bodies and the state boards are on healthcare credentialing.
Frequently asked questions
Does PAVE accept a Certificate of Translation Accuracy?
Yes. The AAVSB's Translated Documents Policy lists a Certificate of Translation Accuracy among the ways a translation qualifies.
How much does it cost?
$24.95 per page of up to 250 words, certified. Most orders are delivered within a few hours.
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