$24.95 per page · 24-hour delivery · Accepted by USCIS

Certified Document Translation Services

$24.95per page (up to 250 words), certificate of accuracy included

Translation Services USA translates and certifies personal and official documents for $24.95 per page, a page being up to 250 words, in more than 120 languages. Every order includes a signed certificate of accuracy that meets the USCIS requirement in 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), delivered as a PDF within 24 hours for most documents of one to three pages, and covered by our USCIS acceptance guarantee. Notarization, same-day rush, hard copies and apostilles are available from our office at 55 Broadway in New York, where a notary public is on site, as it has been since 2002.

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Choose the languages and tell us the document. You upload it on the next step and get the exact total before you pay.

Prefer email? Send documents to sales1@translation-services-usa.com

Questions? Call (212) 380-1679 · toll-free (800) 790-3680 · Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–5pm ET

What you get

What every certified translation includes

  • A complete translation by a professional human translator, checked by a second linguist before delivery. No machine translation.
  • A signed and dated certificate of accuracy on our letterhead, stating that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent in both languages.
  • Everything on the page translated: stamps, seals, signatures, handwritten notes and marginal text are translated or described, and the layout follows the original so an officer can compare them line by line.
  • A PDF by email, ready to upload to the USCIS online account or to print and mail with a paper filing.
  • Free corrections if the receiving office asks for a change in the translation.

Who accepts it

Accepted across the United States

Our certified translations are used for green card, citizenship and visa filings with USCIS, and by the Department of State, federal and state courts, DMVs, universities and credential evaluators such as WES and ECE, hospitals, banks and employers.

Nothing about the certification depends on where you live: a translation certified in our New York office is accepted the same way in Florida, Texas, California or anywhere else in the country.

Pricing & turnaround

Certified translation prices

One flat price per page, the same for every language to or from English. You see the page count and the total before you pay, and there are no hidden fees.

ServicePriceDetails
Certified translation$24.95 per pageUp to 250 words per page. Certificate of accuracy and PDF included. Within 24 hours for 1–3 pages.
Same-day rush+$14.95 per pageDelivered the same business day for most languages.
Notarization$25 per documentSame day, by the notary public in our 55 Broadway office.
Extra certified copy$10 per copyAn additional signed original of the translation.
Hard copy by mail$15 USPS · $35 FedExPrinted, signed originals mailed anywhere in the US. Free pickup at 55 Broadway.
ApostilleFrom $150Includes the New York Department of State fee. 5–10 business days.
Business and long documentsFrom $0.10 per wordContracts, reports and documents over 10 pages, quoted per word.

A one-page document such as a birth, marriage or death certificate costs $24.95. There is no separate minimum charge for certified translation. See all translation rates.

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How it works

Order online in three steps

  1. Send your document

    Upload a scan or a phone photo of every page. Originals are not needed. You can also email it or bring it to 55 Broadway by appointment.

  2. Get the exact price and pay

    Your account manager confirms the page count and the total, usually within 15 minutes during office hours. Pay by card or PayPal.

  3. Receive the certified PDF

    Within 24 hours for most documents of one to three pages, with the signed certificate of accuracy. Notarized hard copies are ready for pickup or mailed.

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Real samples

What your certified translation looks like

These are real Translation Services USA certified translations, with names changed and a SAMPLE watermark. Yours arrives in the same format: the certificate of accuracy first, then the full English translation on our letterhead.

Sample certificate of translation accuracy for a birth certificate, Spanish to English, signed by the translator and by Translation Services USA, with the certified translation stamp
Page 1: certificate of accuracy. Two signatures: the translator states fluency, experience and that the translation is complete and accurate; our account manager certifies it for Translation Cloud LLC, the company behind Translation Services USA. Stamped and dated.
Sample English translation of a birth certificate from the Dominican Republic on Translation Services USA letterhead
Page 2: the translation. Every entry translated in the original layout; seals and signatures described in brackets, such as [SEAL] and [SIGNATURE], as USCIS expects.

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USCIS requirements

What USCIS requires from a translation

The rule for every immigration filing is in the federal regulations, 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3):

“Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.”

Three practical consequences: the translation must be complete, including stamps and notes; it must carry a signed certification of accuracy and competence; and it does not need to be notarized. You cannot certify a translation of your own documents for your own filing.

For the step-by-step version, read our guide to certified translation for USCIS, or see translation for USCIS.

When you need more

Notarized translation and apostille

Some offices want more than a certification. Foreign consulates, some courts, DMVs and schools ask for a notarized translation: the notary public in our office notarizes the translator's signature the same day. The notary confirms who signed; the notary does not check the translation itself.

Documents going abroad often need an apostille, the certificate under the Hague Convention that makes a US document valid in another member country. We arrange the apostille together with the translation.

Guarantee

USCIS acceptance guarantee

If USCIS rejects a translation because of our translation or its certification, we correct and re-certify it free of charge. If it still cannot be used, we refund the translation fee. See our terms and conditions.

Languages

Certified translation in 120+ languages

We certify translations from and into more than 120 languages every day, and our translator network covers more than 700, including rare languages and regional variants. The price is the same $24.95 per page for every language to or from English.

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Reviews

What our clients say

4.7 ★★★★★ from 306 reviews on Google · Read them all
  • Gabriel M.
    Google review
    ★★★★★

    “Translation Services USA is amazing accurate fast and reliable. They're user-friendly service lets you easily upload documents and download translations in multiple languages while maintaining original formatting. Their interpreting proofreading and transcription services make them a great choice for professionals and individuals looking for quick translation solutions. Highly recommend!”

  • Ana Beatriz C.
    Google review
    ★★★★★

    “Translation Services USA effortlessly translates marriage certificates into various languages while preserving original formatting. The user-friendly process from uploading to downloading documents is seamless and efficient. Their interpreting services, proofreading, and transcription enhance the overall experience. Reliable and accurate - a top choice for quick translation solutions!”

  • Anna A.
    Google review
    ★★★★★

    “Translation Services USA is incredible, they accurately translate real estate contracts into multiple languages while keeping the original formatting intact. The user-friendly process from uploading to downloading is seamless. Plus, they offer interpreting services, proofreading, and transcription. Trusted efficiency!”

  • manuellalbin
    Google review
    ★★★★★

    “Translation Services USA is truly remarkable! They possess the ability to precisely translate passports into numerous languages, all while maintaining the original formatting. The entire process, from uploading to downloading, is flawlessly executed. With their additional services of interpreting, proofreading, and transcription, they have established themselves as a dependable and efficient choice for both professionals and individuals.”

FAQ

Certified translation: frequently asked questions

What is a certified translation?

A certified translation is a complete translation of a document together with a signed statement, the certificate of accuracy, in which the translator or translation company confirms that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent in both languages. In the United States no government license is needed to certify a translation; what makes it certified is that signed statement.

Are your certified translations accepted by USCIS?

Yes. Our certificate of accuracy contains exactly what USCIS asks for under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3): a statement that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. It is covered by our USCIS acceptance guarantee. Courts, universities, state agencies and most consulates accept the same certification.

How much does a certified translation cost?

Certified translation costs $24.95 per page, and a page is up to 250 words. Most birth, marriage and death certificates are one page, so they cost $24.95. The certificate of accuracy and the PDF are included. Notarization is $25 per document, same-day rush is $14.95 per page extra, and hard copies by mail start at $15. We confirm the page count and the total before you pay.

How long does a certified translation take?

Most documents of one to three pages are delivered within 24 hours as a PDF by email. Same-day rush is available for most languages. Longer documents get a firm delivery date with the quote.

Does a certified translation for USCIS need to be notarized?

No. USCIS asks for the translator's signed certification, not a notary seal. Some courts, foreign consulates, DMVs and schools do ask for a notarized translation; we can notarize it for $25 per document, the same day, because a notary public works in our New York office.

What counts as one page?

One page is up to 250 words of the source document. A standard one-sided certificate, such as a birth or marriage certificate, is billed as one page even when stamps and seals take up space. Longer documents are counted by words, and you see the count before paying.

Do I need to send the original document?

No. A clear scan or a phone photo of every page, including the back if it has stamps or writing, is enough. You keep your originals.

Can I order if I am not in New York?

Yes. Most clients order online from across the United States and abroad. You upload the document, we send the certified PDF by email, and hard copies can be mailed anywhere. Our office at 55 Broadway in Lower Manhattan is open by appointment if you prefer to come in.

What is the difference between a certified, a notarized and a sworn translation?

A certified translation carries the translator's signed statement of accuracy; that is what USCIS and most US institutions need. A notarized translation adds a notary public's seal confirming who signed that statement; the notary does not check the translation. A sworn translation is made by a translator sworn before a court in countries such as Spain, France or Brazil; for documents going to those countries we can arrange it together with an apostille.

What happens if my translation is not accepted?

If USCIS rejects a translation because of our translation or its certification, we correct and re-certify it free of charge. If it still cannot be used, we refund the translation fee.

2002in business since
4.7★306 Google reviews
120+languages every day
ISO 17100process, certification in progress
24 hmost certified documents
$24.95per page, all languages

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