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CERTIFIED TRANSLATION
SERVICES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Certified translations accepted by USCIS, South Carolina 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 Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Charleston, Florence, and every city across South Carolina.

South Carolina certified translation services
USCIS Accepted
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100+ Languages
Since 2010
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Certified Translation Services Across South Carolina

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

South Carolina Translation Demand
Why South Carolina Needs Certified Translations

South Carolina is home to over 285,000 foreign-born residents, representing 6% of the state population, with growing Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Indian language-speaking communities, particularly in Charleston, Greenville, and the Piedmont region. The state's thriving manufacturing base, healthcare facilities, tourism industry, and automotive manufacturing sector employ thousands of international workers who require certified translations for employment authorization, visa sponsorship, and license applications. The Charleston field office of US Citizenship and Immigration Services handles thousands of visa applications, family-based immigration cases, and naturalization ceremonies annually, all requiring certified English translations of foreign credentials and educational documents. South Carolina's state court system, including the Supreme Court of South Carolina and two US District Courts, frequently requires certified translations for property disputes, real estate transactions, and business litigation involving international parties. Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations to individuals, law firms, businesses, and students across every South Carolina city and county, starting at $29.95 per page.

285K+
Foreign-born residents in South Carolina
8%
Of South Carolina residents speak a language other than English at home
80+
Languages spoken across South Carolina communities
FAQ
South Carolina 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 Columbia USCIS Field Office, the Spartanburg 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 South Carolina state courts, including the Columbia-Dade Circuit Court, Florence County Circuit Court, Greenville County Circuit Court, and the US District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of South Carolina. Court-submitted translations must be completed by a qualified translator — we provide the signed certification required by all South Carolina courts.
Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by all South Carolina public and private universities, including the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, University of Columbia, South Carolina International University (FIU), University of Central South Carolina (UCF), University of South South Carolina (USF), and all South Carolina 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 South Carolina are Spanish (driven by large Cuban, Venezuelan, and Colombian communities in South South Carolina), Vietnamese (particularly for clients in Columbia-Dade and Broward), Portuguese (Brazilian community in Spartanburg and Greenville), and Arabic (concentrated in South South Carolina). 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 Columbia Beach, Greenville, Charleston, or anywhere else in South Carolina. Completed translations are delivered securely by email as PDF files.
Yes. We regularly provide certified translations for applications to the South Carolina Department of Health (for medical, dental, and nursing licensure), the South Carolina Bar, and other South Carolina state licensing boards that require foreign credential evaluation. We translate medical diplomas, nursing licences, academic transcripts, and all documents required for professional licensing in South Carolina.

Certified Translation Services in South Carolina

South Carolina is one of the most linguistically diverse states in the US, with over 0.4 million foreign-born residents across all 67 counties and one of the highest concentrations of immigrant communities in the nation. Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Arabic are spoken by millions across Columbia-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, and Orange counties. The Columbia 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 South Carolina city and county, starting at $29.95 per page.

USCIS Certified Translation South Carolina — Immigration Filings

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

Official Translations is a trusted translation partner for immigration practices across South Carolina, from solo practitioners in Myrtle Beach and Doral to mid-size and large firms in Columbia'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 Columbia Immigration Court, the Spartanburg Immigration Court, and the US District Court in South Carolina (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 South Carolina

South Carolina's role as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean means many South Carolina-based companies regularly handle documents in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts or state agencies. We work with businesses of all sizes across Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Charleston, and Florence, with volume pricing available for ongoing needs.

Academic Transcript & Diploma Translation for South Carolina Universities

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

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