Police clearance certificates and foreign criminal records must be certified translated before submission to U.S. immigration authorities, employers, and licensing boards.
Certified Translation for Background Checks and Police Clearances
Foreign police clearances, criminal background checks, and court records submitted to U.S. employers, licensing boards, or immigration authorities must be accompanied by a certified English translation. USCIS requires certified translations of all foreign police clearances submitted with immigration applications under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). FBI fingerprint results from foreign countries may also require translation for professional licensing. Official Translations delivers compliant certified translations for all background check documents. Order your background check translation.
Immigration applicants often need foreign police clearances translated for USCIS green card applications, visa petitions, and naturalization. See our USCIS certified translation page for full immigration translation requirements. For professional license applications requiring background checks, see our professional license translation page. Criminal record translations for court proceedings are covered on our criminal court translation page.
We translate police clearances from all countries — Interpol certificates, FBI equivalents, national police bureaus, and local court clearance letters. Turnaround is 24 hours. Get a free quote today.
Documents
What We Translate For Certified Translation for Background Checks
Police Clearance Certificate
Criminal Background Check
FBI / Interpol Records
Court Records (foreign)
Prison Records
Probation / Parole Documents
Fingerprint Records
Good Conduct Certificate
National Registry Extract
Accepted By
Who Accepts Our Certified Translations
USCIS (Immigration Applications)
FBI Criminal Justice Services
State Police & Law Enforcement
Professional Licensing Boards
Employers (Background Screening)
FINRA (Financial Industry)
TSA / DHS Security Clearances
State Bar Associations
Process
How It Works
1
Upload Your Document
Send us your document via our online order form. We accept scans, photos, and digital files in any format.
2
Certified Translation
A qualified translator completes your translation with a signed certificate of accuracy included at no extra charge.
3
Delivered in 24 Hours
Receive your certified translation by email. A physical copy can be shipped if required by your institution.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Yes. Our certified translations meet USCIS requirements for police clearance certificates under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by U.S. employers, professional licensing boards, and government agencies.
We translate police clearances and criminal records from all countries. Our translator network covers 100+ languages.
Standard turnaround is 24 hours. Same-day service is available on request.
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Upload your document and receive a certified translation in as little as 24 hours. Accepted everywhere it matters.
