USCIS Certified Translation Services
Upload your document and receive a complete English translation prepared for USCIS submission, visa applications and other official use, with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy.
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USCIS Certified Translation in 3 Simple Steps
1
Upload Your Document
Upload a clear scan, photo or PDF and select the source language.
2
Review Your Quote
See the translation price, optional services and estimated delivery time.
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Get Your Translation
Receive your English translation and signed certification.
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How Much Does USCIS Certified Translation Cost?
Certified Translation
$14.99
per 250 words or 1 page
Professional human translation with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. The final quote depends on the document, language and content volume.
Electronic Signature
$2.99
Optional · per page
Electronic signing is an optional digital verification feature. It is separate from the signed translator certification included with your certified translation.
Hard-Copy Shipping
$19.99
Optional · per order
Printed copies and delivery options depend on the destination. Digital PDF delivery does not require shipping.
A certified translation includes the complete English translation, the translator’s signed certification and digital PDF delivery. Electronic signing and hard-copy shipping are optional extras.
Translation Price Calculator
Use our online translation price calculator for an estimated total.
Estimated Total
Translation only · USD
Your final quote is confirmed after the full document is reviewed.
Estimates use 2026 starting prices in USD, not a fixed or binding quote.
Language, content volume, formatting, delivery time and selected extras
may affect the price. The estimate includes only the options selected below.
Support for Your USCIS Translation
Every USCIS certified translation we prepare includes a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy and is reviewed before delivery.
If USCIS identifies a problem caused specifically by our translation or translator certification, we will revise the affected document as many times as necessary, at no additional cost, until the covered issue is resolved. If the issue cannot be corrected, we will refund the translation fee for the affected document.
Covered translation or certification issues are revised as many times as necessary, at no additional cost, until resolved.
If a covered issue caused by our work cannot be corrected, we refund the translation fee for the affected document.
This guarantee applies only to translation and certification issues caused by Express Translate and does not guarantee approval of a USCIS petition or application.
Which USCIS Document Do You Need Translated?
Common immigration documents and what the translation covers.
Birth Certificate
Names, dates, places of birth and any notes or stamps are part of the translation. All submitted pages need to be readable.
DOCUMENT GUIDEMarriage & Divorce Documents
Marriage records, divorce decisions and their attachments show changes in family status. The full document is translated.
DOCUMENT GUIDEPolice & Criminal Records
The translation covers the entries, issue date and verification details on the record, including any attached archive information.
DOCUMENT GUIDEPassport & ID
Relevant identity pages, both sides of an ID and any required endorsements are included in the translation scope.
DOCUMENT GUIDEDiploma & Transcript
Diplomas, course records and attached pages may be needed together. Names and academic terms remain consistent across the documents.
DOCUMENT GUIDECourt & Immigration Documents
Court decisions, family records and other immigration documents are translated with the pages and attachments submitted for review.
DOCUMENT GUIDEYour quote is based on the document, language and delivery date.
Explore Our Translation Languages
English Translation
- Document Translation
- Certification Options
- Specialist Terminology
- Reviewed Before Delivery
German Translation
- Document Translation
- Certification Options
- Specialist Terminology
- Reviewed Before Delivery
French Translation
- Document Translation
- Certification Options
- Specialist Terminology
- Reviewed Before Delivery
Spanish Translation
- Document Translation
- Certification Options
- Specialist Terminology
- Reviewed Before Delivery
Arabic Translation
- Document Translation
- Certification Options
- Specialist Terminology
- Reviewed Before Delivery
Russian Translation
- Document Translation
- Certification Options
- Specialist Terminology
- Reviewed Before Delivery
Online USCIS Translation
& Delivery Options
Order online from the United States or abroad. Your translation arrives as a PDF, with optional electronic signing and printed delivery.
Digital PDF
Translation + certification
Your complete English translation and signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy, delivered as a digital PDF.
No office visit needed
Electronic Signing
Optional digital feature
An extra digital signing feature for eligible orders. Separate from the translator certification already included.
Available as an optional extra
Printed Copy
Optional courier delivery
Printed copies sent by courier to your address. The destination and transit time affect the delivery date.
Sent to the address on your order
Your delivery estimate is confirmed before work begins. PDF or printed submission depends on your USCIS form and filing method.
The Right Translation and Certification for Your Document
A USCIS translation has two parts: the complete English translation and the translator’s signed certification. Electronic signing, notarization and apostille are different services.
Complete Translation
Foreign-language documents submitted to USCIS need a full English translation. A summary or a translation of selected passages does not replace the complete document.
Certificate of Accuracy
The translator’s signed statement confirms that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from the source language into English.
Quality Review
A specialist language editor reviews your translation before delivery. Files are kept for six months, with access limited to you, your translator and the assigned project manager.
Official source: USCIS translation requirement , 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). Express Translate is an independent translation provider, not a USCIS agency.
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Quality Certified Translation Service
Your official documents need a complete, carefully reviewed translation. The certificates below relate to management systems and language-service processes.
ISO certification is separate from the translator’s signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. It does not guarantee a USCIS decision.
Quality Management System Certificate
Quality Management System ISO 9001 is a quality management standard determined by ISO and accepted worldwide. ISO 9001 defines the standards and requirements that an organization must follow when determining its quality management system. In this way, it is aimed to increase the quality of the product or service offered and to reduce returns.
What Is This?
- Your translation is prepared and reviewed before delivery. Share formatting requirements and a clear source file so that the layout and content can be handled consistently.
- After the translation, all your orders are subjected to International quality control processes.
- The page structure of your translated documents is not disrupted and the layout is prepared just as the source.
Customer Satisfaction Management
ISO 10002 is a quality management standard that aims to ensure customer satisfaction, understand and meet customer requirements, address complaints, and continually improve. This standard supports an organization’s customer focus and continuous improvement of customer satisfaction.
What Is This?
- You can always contact us through all communication channels and get notified about your order.
- Our customer service team is competent to answer all your questions.
- Contact our team about your order through the published communication channels. Online ordering lets you submit your documents and requirements at a convenient time.
Information Security Management
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for information security management systems. It sets requirements for how an organization identifies, manages and reviews risks to the information it handles. It concerns organizational processes rather than certifying individual translators or guaranteeing the security of a particular file.
What Is This?
- Access to your files is limited to you, your translator and your assigned project manager.
- Your files are retained for six months, in line with our file-retention policy.
- Your physical delivery translation orders are sent to you in sealed packaging.
Interpreting Services
ISO certification for interpreting services relates to the provision of interpreting services against the applicable standard. ISO 18841 sets out basic requirements and recommendations for interpreting: conveying spoken or signed communication between languages. Written document translation is a separate service; this certificate does not replace the receiving institution’s document requirements.
What Is This?
- Interpreting assignments are handled according to the language and relevant field.
- The receiving institution sets the requirements for a document’s format, certification and approval.
- Written translations are reviewed by a specialist language editor before delivery.
Localization and Translation Services
ISO 17100 sets requirements for the processes, resources and other aspects of delivering a translation service that meets applicable specifications. These include translation project management, qualified resources, checking and revision. Translation and localization projects also take account of the intended audience, language and cultural context. The standard does not apply to interpreting services.
What Is This?
- The team handling translation and localization has a good command of the relevant language's culture, and this language is their native tongue.
- During localization, the idea is transferred meticulously to avoid loss of meaning.
- Your translation will give readers in the relevant languages the same feeling and idea as the original.
QR Code Verifiable Translation for
Document Reliability
Check an issued document using its verification code. Digital verification is separate from the receiving institution’s certification requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does USCIS require for foreign-language documents?
USCIS’s general rule requires a full English translation and the translator’s certification that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate into English. Express Translate is an independent provider, not a USCIS agency.
What is included in a USCIS certified translation?
The base service includes the complete English translation, a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy and digital PDF delivery. Optional electronic signing and hard-copy shipping are priced separately.
Does USCIS require notarized translations?
USCIS’s general translation rule requires a full English translation and translator certification. Notarization is a separate service, not a universal part of that rule. Another receiving organization or a particular use case may have additional requirements.
How long does USCIS certified translation take?
Delivery time depends on the language, page count and document complexity. Your quote includes the estimated delivery time before you confirm the order. There is no single turnaround time for every document.
Can I order a USCIS certified translation online from outside the United States?
Yes. Online ordering is available from the United States and abroad. Upload a clear scan, photo or PDF, review your quote and receive your completed translation digitally. No office visit is needed.
What documents can you translate for USCIS?
Common documents include birth and marriage certificates, divorce decisions, police records, passports, diplomas, transcripts and court or immigration records. The translation covers the complete document submitted for review.
How much does USCIS certified translation cost?
Certified translation starts at $14.99 per page. The calculator provides an estimate in USD. Optional electronic signing is $2.99 per page and hard-copy shipping is $19.99 per order. The final quote depends on the document, language and scope. These are 2026 starting prices.
Is a digital PDF translation suitable for my USCIS filing?
A digital PDF contains your translation and signed translator certification. Whether you upload a file or submit printed pages depends on your USCIS form and filing method. The instructions for your specific filing determine the submission format; a PDF alone does not guarantee acceptance.
What is a Certificate of Translation Accuracy?
It is the translator’s signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from the source language into English. It is included with a certified translation and is distinct from optional electronic signing, notarization or apostille.
Do you provide professional online translation services for non-USCIS documents?
Yes. We provide professional online translation services for official, academic, technical and medical documents. The receiving institution determines the certification, format and delivery requirements for each use.
Do I Need To Translate Every Page Of My Document?
Translate every page and attachment containing foreign-language text that you submit to USCIS. The translation must be complete; do not submit a summary in place of the translated document. Follow the instructions for your specific form to determine which evidence to file.
What Must a USCIS Translation Certificate Include?
The general rule requires certification that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent. Your form instructions may also require the translator’s signature, printed name, signature date and contact information.
Can I Submit a Copy or Scan of My Document?
Follow the instructions for your form to determine whether USCIS requires a photocopy or original. USCIS may request an original at any time. For foreign-language material, include the required full English translation and translator certification.
Do Stamps, Seals, and Handwritten Notes Need Translation?
USCIS requires a complete English translation of a foreign-language document. Include the document text you submit, including meaningful stamps, seals, annotations and handwritten notes.
Does USCIS Require a Licensed or Government-Approved Translator?
The regulation requires a complete, certified translation but does not prescribe a federal translator license. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate into English.
Are Electronic Signatures, Notarization, or Apostilles Required?
For a foreign-language document, the rule calls for a complete English translation and translator certification. Electronic signatures, notarization and apostilles are separate services unless the form instructions or receiving authority specifically asks for them.
Can Machine Translation Alone Meet USCIS Requirements?
A machine-generated draft alone does not provide a translator’s certification. A certified translation needs a competent translator’s signed statement that the English translation is complete and accurate.
Does a Certified Translation Guarantee USCIS Approval?
No. A certified translation supports the language-document requirement, but USCIS decides eligibility from the complete application and evidence. A correct translation does not guarantee approval.
Which USCIS Instructions Control My Filing?
The current instructions for the form you are filing control the evidence and format USCIS expects. Check the specific form instructions before you submit the translated document.
What Happens If a Required Translation Is Missing?
If required initial evidence, including a required translation, is missing, USCIS may request it or may deny the benefit request for lack of required initial evidence or ineligibility. If USCIS sends a Request for Evidence, respond by the stated deadline.
