Spanish to English Certified Translation for USCIS
Express Translate provides complete Spanish to English translations with signed translator certification for USCIS-related evidence. Send the full document and identify its issuing country. Spanish-language civil records vary by country, and names, registry terms and annotations need their original context. 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.
Quality Review
A specialist language editor reviews your translation before delivery. Track the order and request revisions through the customer panel.
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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.
Civil records from different Spanish-speaking countries
A birth, marriage or court record issued in one Spanish-speaking country may use a different title and registry structure from a record issued elsewhere. Words such as acta, partida and certificado need to be read in the document’s actual context, not treated as proof that every similarly titled record serves the same purpose.
Tell us the issuing country and send the heading, issuing office and registry fields along with the main entry. A certificate number, book reference and personal identity number can identify different things. The complete record lets those references remain attached to their correct labels.
Evidence context: USCIS family-petition instructions (Form I-130) · USCIS Policy Manual: verification of identifying information.
Compound names and two surnames
Spanish-language records may show more than one given name and more than one surname. Keep the entire name and any field labels visible. Do not assume the last word alone is the full surname or omit a name that is not used in everyday conversation.
Accents, name particles and spelling references
Accents, spaces and particles can be part of the written name. Provide the spelling used on a passport or filing as reference, especially if another document formats the name differently. A reference helps identify the issue; it is not permission to silently rewrite the source. USCIS reviews identity evidence under its own guidance.
Dates and registry annotations
Distinguish the event date from the registration date and the date a copy was issued. Numeric dates should be read with the source format and surrounding wording. A month written in Spanish gives different context from an unexplained number.
Later marginal notes and endorsements
Marginal notes may refer to a later correction, marriage or other civil event. Include the margins and any reverse-side entries, even if the main entry is already typed in a clear table. Readable stamp text and official titles are part of the full translation.
Choosing the right document guide
For a birth record, check parent names and registration information. For a marriage certificate, look for previous surnames and later annotations. A divorce judgment may need several pages and a separate endorsement, while an academic transcript needs its grade key and column headings.
Use the document guides below to prepare the particular record you have. They explain translation scope, not whether your chosen record is legally sufficient. A Spanish police clearance for consular processing should not be assumed to be a universal USCIS requirement.
Before uploading Spanish records
Upload the complete scan or PDF in page order and include text on the back. If a handwritten entry is faint, add a close-up alongside the full page. We mark unreadable text as “illegible” and then consult you instead of guessing.
Discrepancies and bilingual records
Flag discrepancies in names or dates and share the receiving authority’s request. Do not edit the image to standardize surnames. A record that includes an English heading may still contain Spanish entries or stamps that need attention; inspect the whole document.
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.
Broader language services
Need translation for a purpose other than USCIS, or a different direction? Explore Spanish Translation Services. This page covers Spanish to English document translation for USCIS-related use; the broader service covers other translation needs.
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 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.
Related USCIS Document Guides
Choose a document to check its specific fields, upload requirements and translation limits.
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View guideSee all USCIS document guides, or our broader certified translation service.
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Upload Your Document
Upload clear files, select your languages and tell us the receiving institution and your deadline.
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Your quote includes the price, certification and delivery estimate. Approve the quote and pay to start your translation.
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Get Your Translation
Your translation is prepared and reviewed, then delivered with its certification. Follow progress in your customer panel.
Certified Translation Pricing
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.
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Sent to the address on your order
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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Spanish to English Translation: Questions Answered
Can Spanish-language evidence be translated for USCIS?
Yes. The general USCIS rule requires a full English translation and translator certification for foreign-language documents submitted. The underlying evidence still must meet the filing requirements.
Should both surnames appear in the translation?
Yes, when both are in the source. Keep the name fields visible and provide a passport spelling reference if another record uses a different format.
Do you need to know which country issued the record?
Yes, that context is helpful. Civil registry titles, field labels and document formats differ across Spanish-speaking countries.
Can marginal notes be left out?
No, not from a full translation of the supplied record. Include the margins and reverse side when they contain entries or endorsements.
Can you translate Spanish diplomas as well as civil records?
Yes. Supply the complete diploma or transcript and any grading legend. Translation is separate from academic credential evaluation.
What if an accent or surname differs from my passport?
Flag the difference and provide the passport spelling as reference. Do not change the source image or assume the difference should be silently removed.
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