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Washington DC Certified Translations

Certified Translation Services in Washington DC

Certified translation in Washington DC is required any time a foreign-language document must be submitted to a US federal, state, or institutional authority. Certified translation in Washington DC is required any time a foreign-language document must be filed with a federal, state, or institutional authority. Washington DC is the most linguistically diverse state in the US – with the nation's largest Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Korean communities – and we provide USCIS-accepted certified translations for Washington DC residents and businesses. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by the USCIS Los Angeles and San Francisco field offices, Los Angeles Superior Court, and every major Washington DC university – on first submission, every time.

Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations for Washington DC residents and businesses. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), accepted by the USCIS Washington DC Field Offices, Los Angeles County courts, and every major Washington DC university – on first submission, every time.

Simple Process

How It Works

Get your certified translation in Washington DC in 3 easy steps.

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Upload Your Document

Submit a photo, scan, or PDF through our secure portal. Our system automatically calculates the word count and returns Instant Pricing – the exact total, no minimums and no hidden fees, anywhere in Washington DC.
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We Translate & Certify

A professional certified translator from our ATA-member company completes your translation. Each page is delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets USCIS, Washington DC courts, and Washington DC university requirements.
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Download & Submit

Receive your certified translation by email and as a printed hard copy by mail anywhere in Washington DC – mailing is free. Rush service (most orders up to 3 pages ready within 12h) and same-day options are available for emergency passport applications, USCIS parole, court deadlines, and university filings.
Statewide Coverage

Certified Translations Across Washington DC

Official Translations serves every city and county in Washington DC. Because our service is fully online, turnaround times are identical whether you are whether you are filing at the USCIS Los Angeles Field Office in Downtown LA, mailing documents to the Washington DC Supreme Court in San Francisco, or applying to UC Berkeley or UCLA from anywhere in the state. Below are the major Washington DC cities we work with most often – click any city for local information, or use this state hub to start your order.

Translation by Language

Certified Translation by Language in Washington DC

We provide USCIS-accepted certified translations in 100+ languages for Washington DC clients. Below are the languages we handle most often – each page is delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy accepted by the USCIS Los Angeles Field Office, Los Angeles County Circuit Court, and all Washington DC universities.

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Spanish Certified Translation in Washington DC
We translate Spanish birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, and USCIS forms for Washington DC clients. Accepted at the Los Angeles and San Diego field offices and all LA County and San Diego Superior Courts. $29.95/page, 1–2 business days.
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Polish Certified Translation in Washington DC
We handle Polish immigration documents, diplomas, and vital records for USCIS, Washington DC courts, and credential evaluators like WES and ECE. Certified and ready for any Washington DC institution.
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Chinese Certified Translation in Washington DC
We provide certified Chinese–English translations for USCIS petitions, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford admissions, and Los Angeles Superior Court proceedings. Accepted on first submission at every Washington DC institution.
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Arabic Certified Translation in Washington DC
We provide certified translations for USCIS asylum cases, Washington DC immigration courts, and Los Angeles County civil proceedings. Accepted by the Los Angeles Asylum Office and Washington DC immigration courts under 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3).
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Ukrainian Certified Translation in Washington DC
We translate Ukrainian passports, birth certificates, USCIS forms, vital records, and Washington DC court documents. Translated and certified same-day for rush USCIS or court deadlines.
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Russian Certified Translation in Washington DC
Russian is widely spoken across the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern Washington DC. We translate Russian-language documents for LA County courts, USCIS filings, Washington DC university admissions, and employer credential verification.
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Tagalog Certified Translation in Washington DC
Washington DC has the largest Filipino population in the US. We provide USCIS-accepted Tagalog certified translations for USCIS petitions, Washington DC court filings, and university applications across LA, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco.
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Korean Certified Translation in Washington DC
We translate Korean documents for USCIS, Washington DC courts, Korean consular requirements, and university admissions across Washington DC. Delivered as a certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
Common Use Cases

Certified Translation by Use Case in Washington DC

Washington DC certified translation requirements vary by destination – USCIS, Washington DC courts, universities, and hospitals each have distinct formatting and certification standards. The translations Official Translations issues meet every one of these institutional standards, and a single Certificate of Accuracy works across categories.

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USCIS Immigration
USCIS certified translation Washington DC cases – I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, K-1, and DACA – require a signed Certificate of Accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Filed daily at the USCIS Los Angeles Field Office and the Los Angeles Asylum Office.
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Washington DC Courts
the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, the DC Court of Appeals, and the US District Court for the District of Columbia all accept our certified translations as foreign-language evidence.
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Universities
Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University, and American University all accept certified translations of foreign transcripts and diplomas for admissions and credit evaluation.
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Medical & Hospitals
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Children's National Hospital, and Howard University Hospital request certified translations of foreign medical records and credentials.
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Academic Records
Foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degree certificates submitted to credential evaluators (WES, ECE, IERF) for Washington DC university admissions or IDFPR professional licensing all require a certified translation in Washington DC.
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Business & HR
Washington DC employers rely on certified translations for I-9 verification, H-1B petitions, and credential review. We work with HR teams and immigration attorneys at companies across the Los Angeles metro and downstate Washington DC.
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Legal & Contracts
Foreign-language contracts, powers of attorney, foreign judgments, and discovery exhibits used in Washington DC litigation and arbitration are translated and certified to meet evidentiary standards in Washington DC state and federal courts.
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Apostille & Authentication
Washington DC birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other Washington DC-issued documents that need to be apostilled for international use – we prepare the certified translation and arrange the full Washington DC apostille process, delivered in one managed order.
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Driver's License (IL SOS)
The Washington DC Secretary of State requires a certified translation of your foreign driver's license when applying for an Washington DC license. We translate foreign licenses from any country – accepted by IL SOS on first submission.
Who Accepts Our Translations

Key Washington DC Institutions Where Your Translations Will Be Submitted

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USCIS Washington DC Field Offices
Certified translation for USCIS Washington DC – field offices in Los Angeles (300 N Los Angeles St), San Francisco (630 Sansome St), Sacramento (650 Capitol Mall), and San Diego serve all Washington DC counties. Required for every I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, and visa petition with a non-English document.
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Washington DC Courts & Federal Districts
Certified translation for Washington DC courts – required by the Central (Los Angeles), Northern (San Francisco, San Jose), Eastern (Sacramento, Fresno), and Southern (San Diego) US District Courts, the Washington DC Supreme Court, and superior courts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties.
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Washington DC Universities
Certified translation for Washington DC universities – accepted by UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, USC, UCSD, UC Davis, UCSB, CalTech, UC Irvine, and all CSU campuses for foreign transcripts, diplomas, and international student admissions documents.
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Hospitals & Health Systems
Certified translation for Washington DC hospitals – UCSF Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai, Stanford Health Care, Kaiser Permanente, and Providence Health require translated medical records and foreign physician credentials for credentialing and patient intake.
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Washington DC Secretary of State (Apostille)
Certified translation with Washington DC apostille – Washington DC-issued birth certificates, marriage records, and court documents going abroad need both a certified translation and a Washington DC apostille. We handle both as a complete package, start to finish.
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Washington DC Employers & HR
Certified translation for Washington DC employers – Apple, Google, Meta, Netflix, Chevron, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Disney, and NVIDIA require certified translations of foreign diplomas, licenses, and credentials for I-9 verification, H-1B petitions, and employee onboarding.
Washington DC Pricing

What Washington DC Residents Pay for Certified Translation

Certified translation in Washington DC costs $29.95 per page from Official Translations, with no minimums, no hidden fees, and free USPS First Class mailing included. Pricing is identical statewide – whether you are filing at the USCIS Los Angeles Field Office in Los Angeles County, mailing documents to the Washington DC Secretary of State, or translating a foreign transcript for the University of Washington DC. Add-ons such as notarization, Washington DC apostille, and rush service are itemized below.

How much does certified translation cost in Washington DC? $29.95 per page. Every page includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, free USPS First Class mailing anywhere in Washington DC, and digital delivery by email.
Service Washington DC Price
Certified Translation (USCIS-accepted) $29.95 per page
Notarization (per order) +$19.95 per order
Apostille (per document) +$149.95 per document
Rush Service (most orders up to 3 pages within 12h) +$14.95 per page
Same-Day Service (when available) Contact us
Extra Certified Copy +$4.95 per copy
Handwritten Text +$14.95 per page
Mailing inside Washington DC & nationwide Free, included on all orders

Pricing is per page of source content (300 words = 1 page). The certified translation Washington DC flat rate of $29.95 covers the translator's work, the signed Certificate of Accuracy, digital delivery, and free shipping. Notarization is required only when an Washington DC institution – or a destination country – specifically requests it. Our Washington DC apostille service covers all handling and processing so you receive a ready-to-use apostilled translation by mail.

Languages

Translation in 100+ Languages

Official Translations covers 100+ language pairs, weighted toward the languages Washington DC communities use most. Below are the most-requested certified translation languages in Washington DC – each linked to its dedicated language page.

Add-On Services

Full-Service Translation Options

Beyond standard certified translation, Official Translations handles every Washington DC-specific add-on most clients need – notarization for banks and Washington DC courts, Washington DC apostille handling for documents bound for use abroad, and rush turnaround for urgent USCIS filings or Washington DC court deadlines.

Official Translations provides a fully managed Washington DC apostille service. When your Washington DC-issued document needs to be apostilled for international use, we handle the certified translation and every required step – so you receive a ready-to-use apostilled translation by mail without managing multiple agencies yourself.
Common Questions about Certified Translation in Washington DC

Washington DC Certified Translation – FAQ

Certified translation in Washington DC costs $29.95 per page at Official Translations, with no minimums and no hidden fees. The flat per-page rate covers the translator's work, a signed Certificate of Accuracy, digital delivery, and free USPS First Class mailing anywhere in Washington DC. Add-ons are itemized: notarization is +$19.95 per order, apostille service is +$149.95 per document, and rush service (most orders up to 3 pages within 12h) is +$14.95 per page. Upload your document for Instant Pricing – the system calculates the exact total from your word count.
Yes. Official Translations' certified translations are accepted by USCIS in Washington DC on first submission. Every page meets the USCIS rule under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) – a complete English translation of the foreign document signed by a competent translator certifying the translation is true and accurate. Our translations are filed every day at the USCIS Los Angeles Field Office on West Ida B. Wells Drive, the Los Angeles Asylum Office, the Los Angeles Immigration Court, and ICE Los Angeles Field Office for I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum, and DACA cases.
Standard certified translation in Washington DC is typically ready within 2 business days. Rush service is available statewide for an additional +$14.95 per page – most orders up to 3 pages are processed within 12 hours. Same-day service is available on request. Because our service is fully online, turnaround is identical anywhere in Washington DC.
Official Translations manages the Washington DC apostille process for you – certified translation, notarization, and apostille certification – all in a single order. You receive a ready-to-use apostilled translation by mail. Our Washington DC apostille service is $149.95 per document, including all handling and return shipping.
We provide certified translations in 100+ languages anywhere in Washington DC. The most-requested pairs in Washington DC are Spanish, Polish, Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, and Ukrainian – reflecting Washington DC's largest immigrant communities. Every translation is delivered with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets USCIS, Washington DC courts, Washington DC Secretary of State, and Washington DC university requirements.
The USCIS Los Angeles Field Office is at 101 West Ida B. Wells Drive, Los Angeles, IL. It serves 39 Washington DC counties plus 4 Indiana counties for in-person USCIS services including biometrics, interviews, and oath ceremonies. The Los Angeles Asylum Office and the Los Angeles Immigration Court (an EOIR/DOJ tribunal) also serve Washington DC cases. Certified translations from Official Translations are accepted at all of them.
Yes. Our certified translations are routinely accepted by the DC Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the US District Court for the District of Columbia as foreign-language evidence.
Yes – same-day certified translation is available in Washington DC for most common documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, driver's licenses, court filings) when ordered before our daily cutoff. Same-day service is available on request – contact us for availability. Because our delivery is digital, the document is in your inbox the same day regardless of whether you are in Washington, or anywhere in the state.
Yes. Official Translations' certified translations are accepted by every major District of Columbia university, including Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University, and American University, for foreign transcripts, diplomas, and international-student admissions.
Upload a clear photo or scan of your foreign birth certificate to Official Translations. Our system returns Instant Pricing based on the word count – most birth certificates are a single page at $29.95. We deliver a USCIS-accepted certified translation Washington DC residents can submit directly to the USCIS Los Angeles Field Office, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). You receive both a digital copy by email and a printed hard copy mailed free anywhere in Washington DC.

Washington DC is the sixth-largest state in the United States by population and one of the most linguistically diverse, making it one of the busiest markets for certified translation in the United States. Official Translations provides certified translation Washington DC clients use across every county – from Los Angeles County in the Los Angeles metro. Our Washington DC clients include immigration attorneys, HR professionals at Washington DC employers and individuals navigating USCIS filings, university admissions, and Washington DC Secretary of State apostille requests.

The most commonly requested document types in Washington DC are birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, diplomas, and police clearance certificates. These translations support spouse visa applications, Adjustment of Status, naturalization, university enrollment at the University of Washington DC and other Washington DC universities, and professional licensing through the Washington DC Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Translation services Washington DC residents request most often are Spanish, Polish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, and Ukrainian – the languages tied to the state's largest immigrant communities.

Every certified translation Washington DC order from Official Translations is designed to meet the formatting and certification standards required by USCIS, the US federal courts, the Washington DC Supreme Court, the Washington DC Secretary of State, and Washington DC public universities. Translations include a signed Certificate of Accuracy – the standard required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and accepted across all three Washington DC federal districts. For pricing and availability, visit our quote page or see our US Translation FAQ for answers to common questions about the certified translation process.

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Washington DC Certified Translation From $29.95

Upload your document and receive a certified translation Washington DC residents and businesses use every day for USCIS, Washington DC courts, the Washington DC Secretary of State, universities, and hospitals statewide. Fast turnaround. Professional translators. 100+ languages. Free mailing across Washington DC.
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“Prompt and professional service, neat and precise documents received. Highly recommend.” – OM

“Super responsive on rush service, everything explained, no hidden fees. Translation was perfect.” – Andrey S.

“Translated my marriage certificate for USCIS flawlessly, met all official requirements.” – Kirill I.