Does the DMV or Customs need a certified translation of my car title?+
Yes. To title and register an imported vehicle, a state DMV – and US Customs during import – requires a certified English translation of a foreign-language title or ownership document, so they can verify the VIN, make, year and owner. Our signed Certificate of Accuracy meets this.
How much does car title translation cost?+
$29.95 per page (1 page = 300 source words). A title or registration fits on one page. No surcharges for rarer languages, a printed hard copy by mail is available.
How long does it take?+
Standard turnaround is 24 hours, most delivered the same business day. For a customs-clearance or DMV deadline, contact us about expedited service.
My country proves ownership with an invoice, not a title – can you translate that?+
Yes. Some countries (for example Mexico) prove ownership with a factura (invoice) and circulation card rather than a US-style title. We translate whatever document establishes ownership, preserving the VIN and owner exactly, which is what the DMV and CBP need.
Can you translate a Japanese export certificate for a JDM import?+
Yes. The Japanese export certificate (the export deregistration certificate issued when a vehicle is deregistered for export) is the main ownership document for an imported Japanese vehicle. We translate it – along with the shaken inspection certificate – preserving the chassis number, model code and owner exactly, as US Customs (CBP), the DOT/EPA and your state DMV require to title a JDM import.
Do I need to translate my Puerto Rico title for a mainland DMV?+
Yes, usually. Puerto Rico is a US territory, but its title (Título de Propiedad) and registration are issued in Spanish, so most mainland state DMVs require a certified English translation to title and register the vehicle. We preserve the VIN, owner and any lien exactly so the DMV can process it without delay.
Will the VIN and numbers be preserved exactly?+
Yes. The VIN, chassis and engine numbers are transcribed character-for-character – a single wrong digit can stop registration – and the make, year and any lien note are rendered precisely.
Do I need notarization?+
Usually not for DMV titling, though some offices or lienholders request it. Notarization is $19.95 per order and available at checkout.
Can you translate a US title for exporting a vehicle?+
Yes. We translate US car titles from English into the language a foreign registration authority requires when you export or take a vehicle abroad, with the same certified accuracy statement.
Simplified example, for illustrative purposes only. Your actual translation is individually tailored to your document, with full detail and certification.
