First-time U.S. passport applicants who were born abroad or have foreign supporting documents must provide certified translations accepted by the U.S. State Department.
The U.S. Department of State requires certified English translations of all foreign-language supporting documents submitted with passport applications. This includes foreign birth certificates, court orders (for name changes), adoption decrees, and identity documents. Official Translations provides State Department-compliant certified translations for first-time passport applicants and renewal applicants. Order your passport translation now.
Foreign nationals obtaining a U.S. passport after naturalization may need certified translations of their original foreign birth certificate or naturalization documents from another country. For related USCIS naturalization document translations, see our USCIS translation page. For emergency passport situations with same-day translation needs, see our emergency passport translation page. For other vital records translations, see our vital records translation page.
Passport application processing at post offices and passport agencies requires certified translations that clearly identify all document elements. Our translations are formatted to match the originals in structure and layout. Turnaround is 24 hours. Get a free quote.
Documents
What We Translate For Certified Translation for Passport Application
Birth Certificate (foreign)
Marriage Certificate
Name Change Order
Naturalization Certificate
Prior U.S. Passport (with foreign name)
Court Order (name change)
Parental Documents
Accepted By
Who Accepts Our Certified Translations
U.S. Passport Agency (Dept. of State)
U.S. Post Offices (Passport Acceptance)
Dept. of State Passport Services
USCIS (Naturalization Related)
U.S. Embassies & Consulates Abroad
TSA (Identity Verification)
Social Security Administration
State Vital Records Offices
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 the requirements of the U.S. State Department for passport applications.
Yes. If your birth certificate is in a foreign language, you must provide a certified English translation with your passport application.
No. The U.S. State Department requires a certified translation – notarization is not required.
Standard turnaround is 24 hours. If you have a passport appointment, we can often accommodate same-day requests.
