Is a certified birth certificate translation required for USCIS?+
Yes. Under 8 CFR §103.2(b)(3), any document containing a foreign language submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full English translation, certified by the translator as complete and accurate. A self-translation is rejected on first review.
How much does certified birth certificate translation cost?+
$29.95 per page (1 page = 300 source words). Most birth certificates fit on a single page. No surcharges for rarer languages. Free first-class shipping on hard copies.
How long does certified birth certificate translation take?+
Standard turnaround is 24 hours for single-page documents. Most orders are delivered the same business day. For tighter deadlines (sub-24h passport or court submissions), contact us for expedited service.
What languages do you translate birth certificates from?+
All 195+ countries, in 100+ languages. We translate Mexican actas de nacimiento, Chinese 出生医学证明 and 出生公证书, Indian municipal birth certificates, Filipino PSA certificates, Brazilian certidões de nascimento, Russian свидетельства о рождении and every other format.
Is certified birth certificate translation accepted by USCIS, courts, DMV and universities?+
Yes. 100% acceptance guarantee. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy in the exact format USCIS, the Department of State, courts, every state DMV and universities require. If anyone rejects it, we revise free or refund.
Do I need notarization or apostille for my birth certificate translation?+
It depends on the receiving institution. USCIS and universities normally do not require notarization. However, many state DMVs, courts and marriage-license offices do. Notarization is $19.95 per order. Apostille ($149.95 per document) is normally required when your translated document will be used abroad in a Hague Convention country. Both available as add-ons at checkout.
Can you translate a damaged or hard-to-read birth certificate?+
Yes. We accept scans, photos and clear copies. Illegible sections are marked as [illegible] per USCIS practice, with translator notes where appropriate. If we cannot certify a portion, you’ll know before paying.
Simplified example, for illustrative purposes only. Your actual translation is individually tailored to your document, with full detail and certification.
