Certified Translation
Services in Chicago, IL
Professional certified translations accepted by Illinois courts, Chicago universities, federal agencies, hospitals, and corporations throughout Cook and collar counties — from $29.95 per page.
Why Chicago Residents Need Certified Translations
Chicago is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the United States. With over 1.7 million foreign-born residents across Chicagoland — and Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, and Korean communities concentrated across Cook and collar counties — the demand for certified translation services spans immigration filings, university admissions, court proceedings, corporate documentation, and medical records.
Official Translations provides certified translation services for individuals, immigration attorneys, law firms, hospitals, corporations, and public agencies throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Every translation is completed by a qualified professional translator and accompanied by a signed certification statement — meeting the documentation standards required by Illinois courts, federal agencies, and all major Chicago universities.
Whether you are filing documents at the Richard J. Daley Center, submitting academic credentials to the University of Chicago or Northwestern, presenting records to the USCIS Chicago Field Office, or supporting HR and compliance at a company headquartered in the Loop — our translations meet every institutional requirement across Chicagoland.
Translations for Every Part of Chicagoland
Our clients come from every county across the Greater Chicago area. The following counties have the highest demand for certified translation services, based on their foreign-born resident populations.
Cook County
Kane County
Lake County
DuPage County
Will County
McHenry County
Courts & Legal
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Dirksen Federal Building), Cook County Circuit Court (Daley Center), and the Illinois Appellate Court all require certified translations of foreign-language documents and evidence.
Universities & Colleges
University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, UIC, and Illinois Institute of Technology all require certified translations of academic transcripts, diplomas, and language certificates for international admissions.
Medical & Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medicine, Advocate Health, and Cook County Health all serve large international patient populations requiring certified translations of medical records, referrals, and consent forms.
Corporate & Business
Chicago hosts the headquarters of Boeing, United Airlines, Walgreens Boots Alliance, McDonald’s, Discover Financial, Exelon, and dozens of Fortune 500 companies that regularly require certified translations for HR documentation, contracts, and international filings.
Federal Agencies & USCIS
The USCIS Chicago Field Office and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services national benefit center process thousands of applications from Chicagoland residents — all requiring certified translations of foreign-language supporting documents.
Immigrant Communities
From Pilsen and Little Village (Spanish), Avondale and Jefferson Park (Polish), Chinatown (Chinese), and Albany Park (diverse) — Chicago’s established immigrant neighborhoods generate consistent demand for personal, legal, and business translation services.
Common Documents for Chicago Clients
Translation in Chicago’s Top Languages
We provide certified translations from and into all major languages spoken across Greater Chicago, including those most frequently required for legal, immigration, and academic proceedings.
Translation Services for Chicago
Certified Translation
Court-accepted and agency-accepted certified translations prepared by qualified professional translators, accompanied by a signed certification statement on every document. From $29.95 per page.
Standard Translation
Professional translation for business documents, correspondence, websites, and personal use where formal certification is not required. Fast turnaround, competitive rates.
Apostille Service
We obtain the official apostille certificate on your behalf for your certified translation, enabling it to be recognised in all Hague Convention member countries. From $149.95.
Who Needs Certified Translations in Chicago
The most frequent reasons Chicago clients request certified translations include: filings at the Cook County Circuit Court and Northern District of Illinois federal court; admissions to the University of Chicago, Northwestern, Loyola, and DePaul, which require certified translations of overseas academic qualifications; and USCIS Chicago Field Office submissions for visa, green card, and naturalization applications from Chicagoland’s large immigrant communities.
Chicago’s medical sector generates significant volume. Northwestern Memorial, Rush University Medical Center, and University of Chicago Medicine serve international patients who need medical records, specialist referrals, and discharge documentation translated for continuity of care and insurance purposes. Our translations meet the standards of all major Chicagoland healthcare networks.
The city’s corporate base — anchored by Boeing, United Airlines, Walgreens Boots Alliance, McDonald’s, and dozens of other global headquarters — requires certified translations for international employment contracts, HR onboarding records, regulatory submissions, and cross-border legal documentation. We work directly with in-house legal and HR teams to deliver translations that meet every institutional requirement.
Certified Translations Near Chicago
We provide the same certified translation service to clients throughout Illinois and the Midwest. Our service is fully online, so turnaround times are identical regardless of your location.
Chicago Certified Translation — FAQ
Chicago is the Midwest’s primary hub for international commerce, immigration, legal proceedings, and academic activity — making it one of the highest-demand markets for certified translation services in the United States. Our Chicago-area clients include immigration attorneys, corporate HR departments, university admissions offices, hospital patient services teams, and individuals from across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will, and McHenry counties navigating the immigration and legal system.
The most commonly requested document types include birth certificates, marriage certificates, and academic transcripts. These are required across a wide range of proceedings — from family-based visa petitions and naturalization applications to university enrollment, professional licensing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and employment verification for international hires.
Our certified translation service covers 120+ language pairs and meets the formatting and certification standards required by all US federal agencies and Illinois state courts. Translations include a signed statement of accuracy from a qualified professional translator. Clients requiring translations for international use can combine our certified translation with our apostille service for documents destined for Hague Convention countries.
We also serve clients throughout the Midwest, including Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Detroit, St. Louis, and Minneapolis. For pricing and availability, visit our order page or see our Translation FAQ for answers to common questions about the certified translation process.
Upload your document and receive a certified translation accepted by Illinois courts, Chicago universities, and federal agencies. Fast turnaround, professional quality.
