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Get Your Certified Translation in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Upload Your Document
Upload any document — PDF, photo, or scan. We accept any format, any condition. No need to prepare anything special.
Step 2: We Translate & Certify
A professional native-speaking translator handles your document. You receive a draft for review — unlimited revisions until you're satisfied.
Step 3: Receive & Submit
Get a signed, stamped Certificate of Accuracy — ready to submit to USCIS, your university, court, or any institution. Most orders delivered within 24 hours.
What Is a Certified Translation?
A certified translation is a word-for-word translation of an official document, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy. The certificate is a legal declaration that the translation is complete and accurate, signed by the translator or an authorized officer of the translation company.
In the United States, USCIS requires that any foreign-language document submitted as evidence must be accompanied by a certified translation per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
It is NOT a notarized translation (that's a separate add-on). It is NOT a machine translation with a stamp. And without it, your application can be rejected, delayed, or returned — causing weeks or months of additional processing time.
Clear, Simple Pricing
One flat rate. No per-word confusion. No hidden fees.
- 1 page = up to 250 words
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy included
- PDF delivery (hard copy available)
- Unlimited revisions & 24-hour standard turnaround
Transparent & Fair
Certified vs. Notarized vs. Apostille: What's the Difference?
Certified Translation Select Certified | Notarized Translation Add Notary | Apostille Request Quote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Translation + signed Certificate of Accuracy | Certified translation + notary public seal | Government-issued authentication for international use |
| When you need it | USCIS, universities, most U.S. courts | Some state courts, real estate, international submissions | Documents going to Hague Convention countries |
| Cost at CertTranslate | Included at $24.95/page | +$19.95 add-on | Learn more → |
Not Sure What Your Document Actually Needs?
Most translation rejections happen because people ordered the wrong service, missed a notarization requirement, or had a name spelling mismatch. Our free checker tells you exactly what to get — before you spend a dollar.
Document Requirements Checker
Answer 3 questions about your situation. Get a precise checklist: exactly what services you need, typical turnaround, and estimated cost.No email required to start.
Check My Requirements →Rejection Risk Assessment
Already have a translation? Find out if it will be accepted. 7 questions. Instant risk score: Low, Medium, or High — with specific issues flagged so you can fix them before submitting.
Check My Translation →Used by 12,000+ people before submitting to USCIS
Certified Translations in 65+ Languages
Our full-time team of professional translators covers every major language. Each translator is a native speaker, vetted for accuracy and consistency.
We Translate Any Document
Our translators have deep experience with official documents across every category. We know the formatting requirements, the common issues, and what reviewers look for.
Not sure which category your document falls under?
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Whatever You're Submitting For —
We've Done It Thousands of Times
USCIS & Immigration
Green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum. Our translations meet every USCIS requirement — or we fix it free and refund your money.
USCIS Translation Services →University & College Admissions
Transcripts, diplomas, language proficiency records. Accepted by all U.S. universities and credential evaluation services (WES, ECE).
University Translation Services →Legal Proceedings
Contracts, court orders, affidavits, police records. Certified translations prepared to legal standards, accepted in all U.S. jurisdictions.
Legal Translation Services →Medical Records
Patient histories, lab results, discharge summaries. Accurate medical terminology. HIPAA-compliant handling.
Medical Translation Services →Driver's License Conversion
Converting a foreign license to a U.S. license. We know the exact format each DMV requires.
Driver's License Translation →Employment & Background Checks
Work permits, employment records, reference letters. Accepted by employers, background check agencies, and government bodies.
Employment Translation Services →We Guarantee Your Translation Will Be Accepted
If your certified translation is rejected by USCIS, a U.S. court, or any accredited university — for any translation-related reason — we will revise it for free. If the revision still doesn't work, we will refund you in full.
No questions asked. No runaround.
4.9 Stars From 2,400+ Real Customers
"I submitted my certified translation of a birth certificate and marriage certificate for my green card petition, and USCIS approved it on the very first try. Every stamp, every date of birth, every official seal — translated with zero errors. My immigration lawyer said it was one of the cleanest certified translations he'd ever seen."
Maria L.
Spanish to English · Birth Certificate + Marriage Certificate
USCIS — Green Card Application
"Needed a certified translation of my Ukrainian diploma for a graduate school application in the U.S. I placed the order on a Tuesday evening and had the completed translation in my inbox by Wednesday afternoon — under 18 hours. The university registrar accepted it without any questions."
Oleksandr M.
Ukrainian to English · Diploma
University Admissions
"My attorney needed a notarized Arabic-to-English translation for a family court hearing on Monday, and I didn't reach out until Friday at 3 PM. They confirmed the order within an hour, and the notarized translation was delivered by Saturday evening — with the signed certification statement and everything. Honestly, this service saved my case."
James R.
Arabic to English · Legal Documents
Court Proceeding
"After trying four different certified translation services over the past few years, this is the only one where a real person called me to confirm the details of my order and followed up with an email after delivery to make sure everything looked correct. The certified translation of my medical records was accepted by my insurance company right away."
Sandra K.
Portuguese to English · Medical Records
Insurance Claim
"Great value for a certified translation — the price per page was very fair, delivery was fast, and their team actually caught a formatting inconsistency on my original Chinese transcript that could have caused a rejection from the admissions office. That kind of attention to detail sets them apart from other translation services."
Wei C.
Chinese to English · Academic Transcripts
Graduate School Admissions
"I needed an emergency notarized translation of my birth certificate on a Sunday for a Monday citizenship interview at the USCIS field office. They completed the certified translation in about 6 hours, including a signed statement of accuracy and notarization. Absolute lifesavers — my N-400 interview went smoothly."
Priya N.
Hindi to English · Birth Certificate
U.S. Citizenship Application
Why You Can Trust Us With Your Most Important Documents
Accredited & Certified
BBB Accredited Business - A+ Rating
American Translators Association - Corporate Member since 2014
These aren't marketing badges. They're verified memberships that hold us to published standards.
Professional Native Speakers
Every translation is completed by a human professional — a native speaker of the target language with subject-matter expertise in the document type they're translating.
No machine translation. No crowdsourcing.
The same professional who translates your birth certificate has translated hundreds of birth certificates before yours.
11 Years. 240,000+ Customers.
We've been doing this since 2014 — long before certified translation became a crowded online market.
We've seen every document type, every country of origin, every edge case USCIS can throw at a translation.
That experience is what you're paying for.
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