Certified Birth Certificate Translation Services
USCIS-accepted certified translations starting at $24.95 per page. 120+ languages, 24-hour delivery, 100% acceptance guarantee. Trusted by 500+ immigration attorneys nationwide.
Why You Need a Certified Birth Certificate Translation
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires that every foreign-language document submitted with an immigration application be accompanied by a certified English translation. This is not optional. Applications filed without proper certified translations are routinely returned or denied, delaying your case by weeks or months. Beyond immigration, certified birth certificate translations are required for school enrollment, name changes, passport applications, marriage license filings, Social Security benefits, insurance claims, and court proceedings. TranslationAgencyUSA provides ISO 17100 compliant certified translations that meet the exact formatting and certification standards required by USCIS, state courts, universities, and government agencies across all 50 states.
- USCIS immigration petitions (I-130, I-485, I-140, N-400, K-1 visa)
- U.S. passport and Social Security applications
- School and university enrollment
- Marriage license applications and name change petitions
- Court proceedings, custody cases, and adoption filings
- Insurance claims and beneficiary documentation
How Our Birth Certificate Translation Process Works
Ordering a certified birth certificate translation from TranslationAgencyUSA is straightforward. You do not need to mail your original document. We accept clear scans, photographs, or digital copies of your birth certificate in any format. Our process is designed to deliver an accurate, USCIS-compliant translation with zero hassle.
- Upload a scan or photo of your birth certificate through our secure order form
- A professional translator fluent in both languages translates every field, stamp, and annotation
- A second translator reviews the completed translation for accuracy under our ISO 17100 compliant quality process
- We attach a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy with the translator's credentials, signature, and date
- Your completed translation is delivered as a formatted PDF within 24 hours (standard) or as fast as 2 hours (rush)
- Hard copies with notarization available for an additional $24.99 if required by your agency
Birth Certificate Translation Pricing and Turnaround
TranslationAgencyUSA offers transparent, per-page pricing with no hidden fees. Most birth certificates are a single page, so the total cost is simply the per-page rate. Volume discounts are available for families or attorneys submitting multiple documents.
- Standard delivery (24 hours): $24.95 per page
- Expedited same-day delivery: $39.95 per page
- Rush 2-hour delivery: $59.95 per page
- Notarization add-on: $24.99 per document
- 10+ pages: 10% discount | 25+ pages: 15% discount | 50+ pages: 20% discount
- Free revisions included with every order
USCIS Requirements for Birth Certificate Translations
USCIS has specific requirements for translated documents, and submissions that do not meet these standards are rejected. Every certified translation submitted to USCIS must include a word-for-word translation of the original document, a signed certification statement from the translator affirming fluency in both languages and accuracy of the translation, and the translator's printed name, signature, address, and date. USCIS does not require notarization, but some field offices and immigration judges may request it. TranslationAgencyUSA includes the exact certification format specified in USCIS guidelines with every translation, and we offer optional notarization for cases that require it. In over 50,000 translated documents, we have maintained a 100% USCIS acceptance rate.
- Complete word-for-word translation of all text, stamps, and seals
- Signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy per USCIS specifications
- Translator's full name, address, signature, and date of certification
- Statement of translator's competency in both source and target languages
- Optional notarization available for court filings and specific agency requests
Country-Specific Birth Certificate Formats We Translate
Birth certificates vary significantly by country. A Mexican Acta de Nacimiento looks nothing like a Chinese birth certificate or a German Geburtsurkunde. Our network of 500+ professional translators includes specialists familiar with the document formats, seals, and administrative terminology used in virtually every country. We regularly translate birth certificates from Latin America, East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Whether your document includes handwritten entries, multiple official stamps, marginal annotations, or apostille seals, our translators capture every detail accurately.
- Spanish-language certificates: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and all Latin American countries
- Chinese birth certificates (Simplified and Traditional) including household registration documents
- Arabic birth certificates from Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and other Middle Eastern countries
- Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, and other Asian language documents
- European certificates in French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian
- African documents in Amharic, Somali, Swahili, French, and Portuguese
Apostille Services for Birth Certificate Translations
If you need to use your translated birth certificate in a foreign country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the translation alone is not sufficient. The document must also be apostilled, which is an authentication that confirms the document's legitimacy for international use. TranslationAgencyUSA can guide you through the apostille process and coordinate with the appropriate Secretary of State office. Note that apostille requirements vary: some countries require the original birth certificate to be apostilled, while others require the translation itself to be apostilled, and some require both. We help you determine exactly what your destination country requires so your documents are accepted the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upload a clear scan or photo of your birth certificate to our secure order form. A professional translator will produce a certified English translation with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy that meets USCIS requirements. The completed translation is delivered as a PDF within 24 hours for standard orders. You do not need to send your original document.
Birth certificate translation costs range from $24.95 per page for standard 24-hour delivery to $59.95 per page for 2-hour rush delivery. Most birth certificates are a single page. Notarization is available for an additional $24.99. Volume discounts apply for 10 or more pages.
For use within the United States (USCIS, courts, schools), apostille is not required. However, if you need to use your birth certificate translation in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, both the original and/or translation may need to be apostilled depending on that country's requirements. We can guide you through the apostille process.
USCIS requires a certified English translation for any document not originally in English. You must submit both the original foreign-language birth certificate and the certified translation. Submitting documents without certified translations will result in your application being returned or delayed.
No. A certified translation includes a signed statement from the translator attesting to accuracy and their language competency. A notarized translation adds a notary public's seal verifying the translator's identity and signature. USCIS requires certification but does not require notarization, though some courts and agencies may request it. We offer notarization for $24.99.
USCIS regulations state that any person who is competent in both languages may certify a translation. However, self-translation is risky because USCIS officers may question the objectivity and accuracy, potentially delaying your case. Immigration attorneys strongly recommend using a professional translation service to avoid complications.
Standard delivery is 24 hours. Same-day expedited service is available for $39.95 per page, and 2-hour rush delivery is available for $59.95 per page. Most birth certificates are completed well within the stated timeframe.
Yes. Mexican birth certificates are among our most frequently translated documents. Our Spanish-language translators are familiar with the specific format, terminology, and annotations used in Mexican civil registry documents, including curp numbers, marginal notes, and official seals.