Certified translations of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and divorce decrees accepted by USCIS, courts, and government agencies.
Certified Translation of Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates & Vital Records for USCIS
USCIS requires certified English translations of all foreign-language vital records submitted with immigration petitions and naturalization applications. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and divorce decrees must be fully translated with a signed certification of accuracy. Official Translations has provided USCIS-accepted certified translations of vital records for over a decade. Order your vital records translation today.
Vital records are among the most commonly required documents for immigration applications including green card petitions (I-130), naturalization (N-400), DACA renewals, and asylum claims. Marriage certificates and divorce decrees are required for spousal visa applications. Death certificates may be required for survivor benefit claims or estate proceedings. For birth certificate translations specifically, see our medical records translation page. For court-filed documents, see our contracts translation page.
Our translators are experienced with civil registration documents from over 60 countries, including notarial forms, apostilles, and multi-language documents. We preserve all seals, stamps, and official notations in the translation. Turnaround is 24 hours or less. Get a free quote for your document and language pair.
Documents
What We Translate For Certified Translation for Vital Records
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Death Certificate
Divorce Decree
Adoption Records
Name Change Document
Certificate of No Marriage Record
Civil Registration Record
Naturalization Certificate
Domestic Partnership Certificate
Accepted By
Who Accepts Our Certified Translations
USCIS
U.S. Courts & Federal Courts
Social Security Administration
U.S. Embassies & Consulates
State Vital Records Offices
Passport Agencies
Notaries & Attorneys
Foreign Embassies in the U.S.
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 of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and divorce decrees are accepted by USCIS for all immigration applications.
A certified translation of a birth certificate is a complete English translation accompanied by a signed statement from the translator attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the translation. USCIS requires this format for all foreign birth certificates.
USCIS does not require an apostille on certified translations — a signed certification of accuracy is sufficient. Some other agencies may require notarization. We offer both certified and notarized translations.
Most vital records are translated within 24 hours. Rush service is available for urgent immigration appointments or court deadlines.
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Upload your document and receive a certified translation in as little as 24 hours. Accepted everywhere it matters.
