{"id":8438,"date":"2026-07-28T16:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/?p=8438"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:54:21","slug":"certified-translation-for-uscis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Certified Translation for USCIS: Requirements, Costs &#038; Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>USCIS requires that every foreign-language document you submit is accompanied by a full English translation and a signed certification from the translator confirming the translation is complete and accurate.<\/strong> That single rule is behind most translation-related delays in immigration cases. This guide explains exactly what USCIS expects, which documents need translation, who is allowed to certify them, what the certification must say, and how to avoid the mistakes that trigger a Request for Evidence (RFE).<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#Which_documents_does_USCIS_require_translated\" title=\"Which documents does USCIS require translated?\">Which documents does USCIS require translated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#Can_I_translate_my_own_documents_for_USCIS\" title=\"Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?\">Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#Who_can_certify_a_translation_for_USCIS\" title=\"Who can certify a translation for USCIS?\">Who can certify a translation for USCIS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#What_must_the_certification_statement_say\" title=\"What must the certification statement say?\">What must the certification statement say?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#How_to_get_a_document_translated_for_USCIS_step_by_step\" title=\"How to get a document translated for USCIS: step by step\">How to get a document translated for USCIS: step by step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#How_much_does_a_USCIS_certified_translation_cost\" title=\"How much does a USCIS certified translation cost?\">How much does a USCIS certified translation cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#How_long_does_USCIS_translation_take\" title=\"How long does USCIS translation take?\">How long does USCIS translation take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#What_happens_if_the_translation_is_wrong_or_missing\" title=\"What happens if the translation is wrong or missing?\">What happens if the translation is wrong or missing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/blog\/en\/certified-translation-for-uscis\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_USCIS_translation_requirements\"><\/span>What are the USCIS translation requirements?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rule comes from federal regulations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-8\/section-103.2\" rel=\"nofollow\">8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)<\/a>, if you want to read it yourself), and it is short:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;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&#8217;s certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In practice this means three things for every document:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full translation.<\/strong> Every word on the document must be translated \u2014 including stamps, seals, signatures, footnotes and handwritten notes. Summaries or extracts are not accepted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certification of accuracy.<\/strong> The translator signs a statement confirming the translation is complete and accurate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certification of competence.<\/strong> The same statement confirms the translator is competent in both languages. USCIS does not require the translator to be &#8220;sworn&#8221;, licensed or government-approved \u2014 but the certification must be present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The translated document and the certification page are submitted together with a copy of the original document.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_documents_does_USCIS_require_translated\"><\/span>Which documents does USCIS require translated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any document not written entirely in English. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/immigration-documents-translation\/\">immigration documents<\/a> we most commonly certify for USCIS applications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/birth-certificate-translation\/\">Birth certificates<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 required for almost every family-based petition and adjustment of status.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/marriage-certificate-translation\/\">Marriage certificates<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 spousal visas (CR-1\/IR-1), K-1 follow-up, name-change evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/divorce-certificate-translation\/\">Divorce decrees<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/death-certificate-translation\/\">death certificates<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 to prove earlier marriages ended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adoption papers<\/strong> \u2014 adoption decrees, consent forms and court records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/diploma-translation\/\">diplomas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/transcript-translation-service\/\">transcripts<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 employment-based petitions and some student cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/criminal-record-translation\/\">Police clearance certificates<\/a> and court records<\/strong> \u2014 required for many green-card and naturalization cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/bank-statement-translation\/\">Bank statements<\/a> and financial records<\/strong> \u2014 affidavit-of-support evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/medical-report-translation-service\/\">Medical records<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 waivers and certain humanitarian applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_translate_my_own_documents_for_USCIS\"><\/span>Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>USCIS regulations do not explicitly forbid you \u2014 or a family member \u2014 from translating your own documents. In practice, we strongly advise against it, and most immigration attorneys do too. Here is why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perceived conflict of interest.<\/strong> An applicant certifying their own supporting evidence invites extra scrutiny. Officers can, and do, question self-translated documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An RFE costs you months.<\/strong> If the officer doubts the translation, the typical outcome is a Request for Evidence. An RFE typically sets a response deadline of up to 87 days, and your case sits on hold until USCIS reviews the response \u2014 months of delay in practice \u2014 far more than a professional translation costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Errors are on you.<\/strong> A mistranslated date, name spelling, or missing seal annotation is treated as an inconsistency in your evidence, not a typo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a friend or relative does translate for you, they must still provide the full certification statement with their name, signature, address and date \u2014 and they should not be a party to the application.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_certify_a_translation_for_USCIS\"><\/span>Who can certify a translation for USCIS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any person who is competent in both English and the source language can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/certified-translation\/\">certify a translation<\/a> for USCIS. There is no federal license for translators in the United States. That said, USCIS officers see thousands of translations, and professionally prepared certifications from established providers are rarely questioned.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the translator need to be ATA-certified?<\/h3>\n<p>No. ATA (American Translators Association) certification is not a USCIS requirement. It is, however, a strong signal of professional competence \u2014 Protranslate is an ATA member, and our USCIS translations are prepared by translators who work in your language pair daily.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the translation need to be notarized?<\/h3>\n<p>No \u2014 for USCIS, certification is enough. This is one of the most common points of confusion. Notarization only confirms the identity of the person signing the certification; it says nothing about translation quality, and USCIS does not ask for it for standard applications. You may still need notarized or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/sworn-translation\/\">sworn translations<\/a> for <em>other<\/em> authorities \u2014 some state courts, universities, or foreign consulates \u2014 but not for USCIS itself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_must_the_certification_statement_say\"><\/span>What must the certification statement say?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>USCIS does not prescribe exact wording, but the statement must confirm both completeness and competence, and identify the translator. This template satisfies the requirement:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Certification by Translator<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I, [full name], certify that I am fluent in the English and [source] languages, and that the above\/attached document is a complete and accurate translation of the document attached entitled [document title].<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signature: ____________________<br \/>\nName: [full name]<br \/>\nAddress: [street, city, state, ZIP]<br \/>\nDate: [date]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The certification is attached as a separate page to each translated document. Every certified translation we deliver includes this signed statement on company letterhead with our contact details.<\/p>\n\n            <style>\n                #mica_ecta_1.mica_ecta_layout{\n                    padding-top: 20px !important;\n                    padding-bottom: 20px !important;\n                    padding-left: 30px !important;\n                    padding-right: 30px !important;\n                    border-radius: 10px !important;\n                    background-color: #00a3d7 !important;\n                    text-align: left !important;\n                }\n\n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_title{\n                    font-size: 28px !important;\n                    font-weight: 700 !important;\n                    color: #ffffff !important;\n                    line-height: 1.3 !important;\n                    margin-top: 0 !important;\n                    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;\n                }\n\n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_text{\n                    font-size: 16px !important;\n                    font-weight: 400 !important;\n                    color: #ffffff !important;\n                    line-height: 1.5 !important;\n                    margin-top: 0 !important;\n                    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;\n                }\n                \n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_btn{\n                    font-size: 16px !important;\n                    font-weight: 700 !important;\n                    color: #1b1b1b !important;\n                    background-color: #f1f51b !important;\n                    padding-top: 8px !important;\n                    padding-bottom: 8px !important;\n                    padding-left: 16px !important;\n                    padding-right: 16px !important;\n                    border-radius: 6px !important;\n                    text-decoration: none !important;\n                    outline: none !important;\n                    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;\n                    margin-top: 5px !important;\n                    display: inline-block !important;\n                }\n                \n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_btn:hover{\n                    color: #ffffff !important;\n                    background-color: #f45b69 !important;\n                }\n            <\/style>\n            <div id='mica_ecta_1' class='mica_ecta_layout'><h3 class='mica_ecta_title'>Certified Translation Services<\/h3><p class='mica_ecta_text'>Get your documents translated and certified by a professional translator in 120+ languages with 24 hour delivery.<\/p><a href='https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/order\/?certified=1' class='mica_ecta_btn' target=&#039;_blank&#039;>Get a Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_a_document_translated_for_USCIS_step_by_step\"><\/span>How to get a document translated for USCIS: step by step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Gather your originals and check legibility<\/h3>\n<p>Collect every foreign-language document your form&#8217;s instructions list. Check that scans or photos are complete and readable \u2014 cut-off margins and unreadable stamps are the most common reason a translation has to be redone.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Choose a certified translation provider<\/h3>\n<p>Look for three things: a written certification that follows the format above, experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/uscis-translation\/\">USCIS submissions<\/a> specifically, and a guarantee covering acceptance. <!-- EDIT: one sentence on your acceptance guarantee if you offer one --><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Submit clear scans of your documents<\/h3>\n<p>A flat, well-lit scan or photo of the full page is enough \u2014 USCIS receives a copy of the original alongside the translation, so you do not need to mail physical documents to the translator.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Review the translation against the original<\/h3>\n<p>Before you file, check name spellings against your passport, verify dates, and confirm every stamp and seal is annotated (e.g. &#8220;[round seal of the Civil Registry Office]&#8221;). You know your documents best \u2014 a two-minute review prevents inconsistencies.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Receive the certified translation and file it<\/h3>\n<p>You receive the translated document with its signed certification page. Submit translation, certification, and a copy of the original together in your application package. Keep a copy \u2014 the same certified translation can be reused in later filings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_USCIS_certified_translation_cost\"><\/span>How much does a USCIS certified translation cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Certified translation for USCIS is typically priced per page. Industry pricing in 2026 generally falls between $20 and $40 per page for common language pairs, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protranslate.net\/en\/rush-translation\/\">rush delivery<\/a> costing more. <!-- EDIT: replace with your actual per-page price and what counts as a page (e.g. up to 250 words) --> Price is driven by three factors: language pair, page count, and turnaround time. Be wary of prices that look too good \u2014 a rejected translation costs far more in lost time than the difference between providers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_USCIS_translation_take\"><\/span>How long does USCIS translation take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Standard documents \u2014 birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas \u2014 are usually delivered within 24 hours per document for major language pairs. <!-- EDIT: your actual standard and rush turnaround times --> Larger files such as court records or medical histories take longer; you&#8217;ll receive a delivery estimate before confirming the order.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_the_translation_is_wrong_or_missing\"><\/span>What happens if the translation is wrong or missing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three escalating outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Request for Evidence (RFE).<\/strong> The most common result. USCIS pauses your case and asks for a corrected or complete translation. Expect a multi-month delay even if you respond immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID).<\/strong> If the translation problem undermines key evidence \u2014 for example, an incomplete marriage certificate translation in a spousal case \u2014 USCIS can signal intent to deny and give you one chance to fix it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denial.<\/strong> Rare for translation issues alone, but possible when combined with other evidence problems. Filing fees are not refunded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All three are avoidable: full translation of every element, correct certification, consistent names and dates.<\/p>\n<p><!-- FAQ section: microdata FAQPage, same technique as the protranslate.net landing pages.\n     Works in the classic editor with no plugins. --><\/p>\n<div itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">Does USCIS accept digital or scanned certified translations?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes. USCIS accepts printed copies of digitally delivered certified translations. USCIS does not require an original &#8220;wet ink&#8221; signature on the certification; a printed copy of the signed certification page is routinely accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">Do stamps, seals and handwritten notes need to be translated?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes. USCIS requires a full translation, which includes every stamp, seal, signature and marginal note. Illegible elements are marked as such, e.g. &#8220;[illegible seal]&#8221; \u2014 omitting them entirely is a common reason for rejection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">Does a certified translation for USCIS expire?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>No. There is no rule giving certified translations an expiry date, and USCIS does not require translations to be recent. As long as the underlying document has not changed, you can reuse the same certified translation in future filings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I use the same certified translation for multiple USCIS forms?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes. A certified translation of, say, your birth certificate can accompany an I-130, an I-485 and an N-400 \u2014 submit a copy of the translation and certification with each filing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">What about handwritten documents?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Handwritten records \u2014 older civil registry entries, church books, medical notes \u2014 can be certified-translated like any other document. Unreadable passages are marked &#8220;[illegible]&#8221; in the translation, which USCIS accepts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">Does USCIS accept translations done outside the United States?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes. The translator does not need to be located in the U.S. or hold any U.S. credential. 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