Certified Translation Guide

How to Translate a Birth Certificate for USCIS

Your foreign birth certificate needs a certified English translation for USCIS. Here is exactly how to do it in a few steps.

From $22.95 per page · Certificate of Accuracy included · No hidden fees

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12-hour Priority, 24-hour Standard
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60+ Languages
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How Certified Translation Works

  1. 1

    Upload your document

    Send a clear scan or photo of every page, including stamps and the reverse side.

  2. 2

    A human translator translates and certifies it

    A professional translator completes the translation and signs the Certificate of Translation Accuracy.

  3. 3

    Delivered by email as a PDF

    For 1 to 3 pages, choose Economy in 72 business hours, Standard in 24, or Priority in 12. Checkout shows the promise for your page count.

Certified translation from $22.95 per page. A page is up to 250 source words, rounded up per document. See pricing

What We Need From You

  • A clear scan or photo of the full document, all pages, edge to edge
  • The source language and the target language (English by default)
  • The spelling of names as they should appear, matching your passport
  • Your delivery preference: email (included), notarized delivery, or a mailed hard copy

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Why USCIS needs it

USCIS requires an English translation of every foreign-language document in your application, including your birth certificate, accompanied by a signed certification of accuracy.

Step by step

Getting a certified birth certificate translation is straightforward.

1. Scan the full certificate

Capture the entire document, front and back, including every seal, stamp, and handwritten note. Nothing should be cut off.

2. Order a certified translation

Upload the scan, choose the source language, and place your order. Most birth certificates are a single page.

3. Receive the certified PDF

You get a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, ready to submit to USCIS.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not omit the reverse side or stamps, do not translate it yourself, and keep name spellings consistent with your passport. These are the top causes of Requests for Evidence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most birth certificates are 1 to 3 pages. Standard delivers them in 24 business hours, Priority in 12 business hours, and Economy in 72 business hours.
No. USCIS requires certification, which we include on every order. Notarization is an optional add-on.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Agency requirements can change, so confirm the current rules with the office receiving your documents.