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CERTIFIED TRANSLATION
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Certified translations accepted by USCIS, Maryland courts, universities, hospitals, and government agencies — starting at $29.95 per page. Trusted for immigration filings, legal proceedings, medical records, academic transcripts, and official documents. Serving Baltimore, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Frederick, and every city across Maryland.

Maryland certified translation services
USCIS Accepted
ATA
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100+ Languages
Since 2010
Fast Turnaround
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BBB Accredited
All Maryland Locations
Certified Translation Services Across Maryland

We provide USCIS-accepted certified translations to clients in every major Maryland city. Select your city for local information, institutions we serve, and common document types in your area.

Maryland Translation Demand
Why Maryland Needs Certified Translations

Maryland is home to nearly 950,000 foreign-born residents, representing 16% of the state population, with substantial Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and African language-speaking communities concentrated in Baltimore, Howard County, and Prince George's County. The state's proximity to Washington, D.C., its federal workforce, biotechnology sector, and major universities create significant demand for certified translations in government security clearances, employment verification, and academic credential evaluation. The Baltimore field office of US Citizenship and Immigration Services processes thousands of visa petitions, family-based immigration cases, and naturalization applications annually, all requiring certified English translations of foreign documents. Maryland's court system, including the Court of Appeals of Maryland and one US District Court, regularly requires certified translations for business litigation, real estate transactions, and family law disputes involving international parties. Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations to individuals, law firms, businesses, and students across every Maryland city and county, starting at $29.95 per page.

950K+
Foreign-born residents in Maryland
16%
Of Maryland residents speak a language other than English at home
145+
Languages spoken across Maryland communities
FAQ
Maryland Certified Translation — FAQ
Yes. Our certified translations meet USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Every translation is completed by a professional translator and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy — the format required by the Baltimore USCIS Field Office, the Gaithersburg Field Office, and all USCIS offices nationwide. Our translations are accepted for all immigration petitions, adjustment of status applications, and naturalization filings.
We regularly provide certified translations for proceedings at all Maryland state courts, including the Baltimore-Dade Circuit Court, Frederick County Circuit Court, Montgomery County Circuit Court, and the US District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Maryland. Court-submitted translations must be completed by a qualified translator — we provide the signed certification required by all Maryland courts.
Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by all Maryland public and private universities, including the University of Maryland, Maryland State University, University of Baltimore, Maryland International University (FIU), University of Central Maryland (UCF), University of South Maryland (USF), and all Maryland State College and community college campuses. We translate academic transcripts, diplomas, and language certificates for admissions and enrollment.
We cover 100+ language pairs. The most commonly requested in Maryland are Spanish (driven by large Cuban, Venezuelan, and Colombian communities in South Maryland), Amharic (particularly for clients in Baltimore-Dade and Broward), Portuguese (Brazilian community in Gaithersburg and Rockville), and Arabic (concentrated in South Maryland). We also handle Russian, French, Chinese, and all other languages spoken across the state.
Our standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for most documents, with next-day delivery available for urgent requirements. Our service is fully digital — turnaround is identical whether you are in Baltimore Beach, Rockville, Silver Spring, or anywhere else in Maryland. Completed translations are delivered securely by email as PDF files.
Yes. We regularly provide certified translations for applications to the Maryland Department of Health (for medical, dental, and nursing licensure), the Maryland Bar, and other Maryland state licensing boards that require foreign credential evaluation. We translate medical diplomas, nursing licences, academic transcripts, and all documents required for professional licensing in Maryland.

Certified Translation Services in Maryland

Maryland is one of the most linguistically diverse states in the US, with over 0.6 million foreign-born residents across all 67 counties and one of the highest concentrations of immigrant communities in the nation. Spanish, Amharic, Portuguese, and Arabic are spoken by millions across Baltimore-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, and Orange counties. The Baltimore USCIS Field Office handles among the highest immigration caseloads in the country, and every foreign-language document submitted — whether for an I-485 adjustment of status, a naturalization application, or a family petition — must be accompanied by a certified translation meeting the requirements of 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations to individuals, law firms, businesses, and students across every Maryland city and county, starting at $29.95 per page.

USCIS Certified Translation Maryland — Immigration Filings

If you are filing an immigration petition, applying for a Maryland driver's license, registering a foreign marriage or birth, or submitting documents to a Maryland court, you need a certified translation that is accepted by the relevant authority. We translate birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, passports, national ID cards, police certificates, and financial records from Spanish, Amharic, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and 100+ other languages. Our translations meet USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and are accepted by all Maryland state courts, the Baltimore and Gaithersburg USCIS field offices, the Maryland Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and every government office statewide. Translations are delivered by email as a certified PDF. Most orders of 1–3 pages are ready within 24 hours. If a hard copy is required, we ship via regular mail with free shipping.

Legal Document Translation for Maryland Courts & Immigration Attorneys

Official Translations is a trusted translation partner for immigration practices across Maryland, from solo practitioners in Bowie and Doral to mid-size and large firms in Baltimore's Brickell and Boca Raton. We support all case types: family-based petitions, adjustment of status, removal defense, asylum applications, VAWA petitions, U-visa and T-visa cases, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Our translations are accepted by the Baltimore Immigration Court, the Gaithersburg Immigration Court, and the US District Court in Maryland (Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts). We provide consistent formatting, signed Certificates of Accuracy on every document, and fast turnaround for urgent filings — making us a reliable choice for attorneys who need translation they can depend on.

Business Document Translation Services in Maryland

Maryland's role as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean means many Maryland-based companies regularly handle documents in Spanish, Portuguese, Amharic, and other languages. We serve HR departments managing international hires, legal teams handling foreign contract review, compliance officers submitting foreign regulatory documents, and operations teams supporting cross-border business. Common business translation needs in Maryland include employment records and foreign background checks, corporate certificates and articles of incorporation, financial statements for lenders or investors, medical records for workers' compensation cases, and contracts requiring certified translation for Maryland courts or state agencies. We work with businesses of all sizes across Baltimore, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Frederick, with volume pricing available for ongoing needs.

Academic Transcript & Diploma Translation for Maryland Universities

Maryland's public university system is one of the largest in the US, and international students and transfer applicants routinely need certified translations of academic transcripts, diplomas, and language proficiency certificates. Our translations are accepted by all Maryland public universities — including the University of Maryland (UF) in Gainesville, Maryland State University (FSU) in Annapolis, University of Baltimore (UM), Maryland International University (FIU), University of Central Maryland (UCF) in Gaithersburg, University of South Maryland (USF) in Rockville, and all 28 Maryland College System campuses. We also translate for professional licensing applications to the Maryland Department of Health (physicians, nurses, dentists, and allied health professionals), the Maryland Board of Bar Examiners, and other state licensing boards. Every academic and professional translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy and is formatted to meet the requirements of Maryland admissions offices and licensing boards.

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