Passport and Identity Document Translation for USCIS
Express Translate translates foreign-language passport and identity-document information into English with signed translator certification. Whether a passport or ID translation is needed depends on the document submitted and its language. Do not assume every passport needs translation solely because it was issued abroad. Your translation and signed certificate are delivered as PDF files.
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What Your Certified Translation Includes
Your order includes a complete English translation and a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. The certificate confirms that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator can translate from the original language into English.
Complete Translation
Your document is translated with its names, dates, stamps and annotations. Supply clear copies of every page that needs to be included.
Certificate of Accuracy
The signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy is included in your translation price. The optional electronic-signature service costs extra; you do not need to buy it to receive the included certificate.
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What USCIS requires from a foreign-language document
Submit a full English translation of every foreign-language document you send to USCIS. Include the translator’s written confirmation that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate into English. See 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3): translation requirement.
USCIS family-petition instructions (Form I-130) ask for the translator’s name, signature, date and contact details. Check the instructions for your own form before submitting.
The certificate confirms the translation’s accuracy. It does not verify that the original document is genuine or guarantee approval of your application. If your receiving authority specifically asks for notarization or an apostille, share its instructions with us; these do not replace the translation certificate.
Identity evidence depends on the filing
Adjustment-of-status instructions address a government-issued identity document with a photograph. Other identity and travel evidence can be relevant in different circumstances. A passport’s use as identification is separate from deciding which travel pages or admission records a filing requires.
The USCIS translation rule applies to documents containing foreign-language information that are submitted. Some passports print certain fields in more than one language, but an annotation or stamp may still be only in the issuing language. Check the actual pages, not just the cover’s language.
Evidence context: USCIS adjustment-of-status instructions (Form I-485) · USCIS Policy Manual: verification of identifying information.
Biographical fields and issuing details
The biographical page can contain a surname, given names, date and place of birth, document number, nationality, issue and expiry dates and issuing authority. Each value belongs with its label. A document number should not be confused with a national personal number where both appear.
Reverse-side identity-card details
National identity cards can place address, parent names or issuing details on the reverse. Include both sides if either contains information. A crop showing only the photograph and name loses the context of the complete document.
Passport spelling as a reference
A passport can provide a useful Latin-script spelling when another record uses Arabic, Cyrillic or different diacritics. Upload the relevant spelling reference and point out discrepancies between documents. Do not silently replace the source name or assume every different spelling is a clerical error.
Machine-readable names and printed fields
Names in machine-readable areas may be formatted differently from the printed name field. Keep both visible when they are on the supplied page. Translation does not change a legal name or determine which spelling USCIS must use in its records.
Selecting pages without losing information
Tell us which document or pages the receiving authority has requested. Include the complete biographical page and any requested pages containing endorsements or annotations. This guide does not recommend translating every blank passport page, nor does it decide which travel evidence belongs in your filing.
If several selected pages are supplied, label their order and include the full page rather than isolated stamps. A stamp image without a page reference or surrounding wording can be difficult to place correctly. Share any specific request from the authority.
Common upload problems
Check for glare on laminated cards, fingers covering document numbers, blurred small text and a missing back side. Photograph the document straight on and in good light. A close-up can supplement a full image but should not replace it.
Unaltered source files and authenticity limits
Keep the original file unaltered. Editing the image to standardize a name or remove a stamp changes the source the translator sees. Translation communicates the supplied record; it does not authenticate the passport or decide its validity for travel or immigration.
What to send and what you receive
Your source files
Upload every page in order, including text on the back, stamps and attachments. Tell us the source language, your deadline and any USCIS instructions you received.
Your certified translation
For USCIS orders, you receive the complete English translation and signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy as PDF files. PDF delivery is always included, whether you upload JPG, PNG or PDF files. A specialist language editor reviews the translation before delivery.
Unclear entries
We mark unreadable text as “illegible” and then consult you. Send a clearer scan when possible. Include readable seal text and provide passport spellings as references for names.
Files are retained for 6 months. You can request earlier deletion by contacting our team. Revisions are free and unlimited. If an issue cannot be resolved, we provide a refund. Request support or a revision through your customer panel.
Pricing and delivery for this translation
Translation price
Certified translation starts at $14.99 per page. Upload your documents to confirm the price before payment. Language, length and subject can affect the final quote.
Optional services
Electronic signing can be added to certified translation for $2.99 per page as an additional verification feature. It is separate from the included translator certification. Printed delivery is available to all countries at $19.99 per order. These are optional extras. The signed translation certificate is already included in the translation price.
Delivery estimate
Your quote includes an estimated delivery time. Tell us your deadline before payment and track progress in your customer panel. Allow extra time if you order printed delivery.
Related translation languages
We provide translation in all languages and all language pairs. Choose a language to see its document preparation guide.
Official sources and the limits of this guide
Check the current government instructions for your filing. These sources explain document requirements; they do not endorse Express Translate. We provide translation services, not legal representation or an immigration decision.
- 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3): translation requirement
- USCIS family-petition instructions (Form I-130)
- USCIS adjustment-of-status instructions (Form I-485)
- USCIS Policy Manual: verification of identifying information
Sources reviewed on September 25, 2026. Document-preparation examples explain translation scope; they are not a universal filing checklist.
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For USCIS orders, you receive the complete English translation and signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy as PDF files. PDF delivery is always included, whether you upload JPG, PNG or PDF files. Printed delivery is available to all countries at $19.99 per order. Follow the receiving institution’s submission requirements.
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Passport & ID Translation: Questions Answered
Does every foreign passport need translation?
No. The need depends on the submitted information and its language. Inspect foreign-language annotations as well as any bilingual printed fields and follow the receiving authority’s instructions.
Do I need to translate every passport page?
Not automatically. Identify the pages required for your filing, then supply those complete pages for translation. We do not decide your evidence checklist.
Should I upload both sides of a national ID?
Yes, when the reverse contains information, stamps or annotations. Both sides can be needed to understand the full identity record.
Can passport spelling be used as a reference for another record?
Yes, provide it as a reference and flag differences. It is not permission to silently alter a different official source document.
What if the machine-readable name differs from the printed name?
Keep both areas visible and point out the difference. Do not edit either field before uploading. The translation must reflect the actual record.
Does translation authenticate my passport?
No. Translator certification concerns the translation’s accuracy and completeness, not the authenticity or current validity of the source passport.
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