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Certified translations accepted by USCIS, California 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 Los Angeles, San Diego, Orlando, San Francisco, San Jose, and every city across California.

California certified translation services
USCIS Accepted
ATA
ATA Member #M-181643
100+ Languages
Since 2010
Fast Turnaround
BBB
BBB Accredited
California Translation Demand
Why California Needs Certified Translations

California has the third-largest foreign-born population of any US state. With over 10.5 million immigrants and a USCIS Field Office in Los Angeles handling one of the highest caseloads in the country, demand for certified translation services is among the highest in the nation.

4.7M+
Foreign-born residents in California
22%
Of California residents speak a language other than English at home
100+
Languages spoken across California communities
FAQ
California 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 Los Angeles USCIS Field Office, the Orlando 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 California state courts, including the Los Angeles-Dade Circuit Court, Santa Clara County Circuit Court, San Diego County Circuit Court, and the US District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of California. Court-submitted translations must be completed by a qualified translator — we provide the signed certification required by all California courts.
Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by all California public and private universities, including the University of California, California State University, University of Los Angeles, California International University (FIU), University of Central California (UCF), University of South California (USF), and all California 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 California are Spanish (driven by large Cuban, Venezuelan, and Colombian communities in South California), Mandarin Chinese (particularly for clients in Los Angeles-Dade and Broward), Portuguese (Brazilian community in Orlando and San Diego), and Arabic (concentrated in South California). 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 Los Angeles Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, or anywhere else in California. Completed translations are delivered securely by email as PDF files.
Yes. We regularly provide certified translations for applications to the California Department of Health (for medical, dental, and nursing licensure), the California Bar, and other California state licensing boards that require foreign credential evaluation. We translate medical diplomas, nursing licences, academic transcripts, and all documents required for professional licensing in California.

Certified Translation Services in California

California is one of the most linguistically diverse states in the US, with over 10.5 million foreign-born residents across all 67 counties and one of the highest concentrations of immigrant communities in the nation. Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Arabic are spoken by millions across Los Angeles-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, and Orange counties. The Los Angeles 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 California city and county, starting at $29.95 per page.

USCIS Certified Translation California — Immigration Filings

If you are filing an immigration petition, applying for a California driver's license, registering a foreign marriage or birth, or submitting documents to a California 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, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and 100+ other languages. Our translations meet USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and are accepted by all California state courts, the Los Angeles and Orlando USCIS field offices, the California 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 California Courts & Immigration Attorneys

Official Translations is a trusted translation partner for immigration practices across California, from solo practitioners in Fresno and Doral to mid-size and large firms in Los Angeles'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 Los Angeles Immigration Court, the Orlando Immigration Court, and all four US District Courts in California (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 California

California's role as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean means many California-based companies regularly handle documents in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, 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 California 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 California courts or state agencies. We work with businesses of all sizes across Los Angeles, San Diego, Orlando, San Francisco, and San Jose, with volume pricing available for ongoing needs.

Academic Transcript & Diploma Translation for California Universities

California'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 California public universities — including the University of California (UF) in Gainesville, California State University (FSU) in San Jose, University of Los Angeles (UM), California International University (FIU), University of Central California (UCF) in Orlando, University of South California (USF) in San Diego, and all 28 California College System campuses. We also translate for professional licensing applications to the California Department of Health (physicians, nurses, dentists, and allied health professionals), the California 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 California admissions offices and licensing boards.

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