Certified Birth Certificate Translation
USCIS, a foreign registrar, or a school needs your birth certificate in English, and the document you have is in the wrong language. Cloud Translate turns that around fast: a certified translation at $18 per page, with notarization available and a 100% acceptance guarantee, so your filing doesn't stall on paperwork.
Why Families Choose Cloud Translate
- Certified translations accepted by USCIS and government agencies
- 100% acceptance guarantee, free revisions if rejected
- Notarization available for documents that require it
- 24–48 hour standard turnaround, with expedited options
- Every translation double-checked by a second linguist
When You Need a Translated Birth Certificate
A translated birth certificate is one of the most commonly requested documents, needed wherever proof of birth, parentage, or age has to be shown in English. Two of the most common situations:
Certified vs. Notarized — What's Usually Required
These terms get used interchangeably, but they aren't the same thing, and the receiving agency usually cares about the difference:
- Certified translation
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy from the translator attesting the translation is complete and accurate. This is what USCIS, most U.S. courts, and most U.S. government agencies require.
- Notarized translation
- A notary public witnesses the translator sign the Certificate of Accuracy and applies their official seal. Notarization verifies the identity of the signer, not the accuracy of the translation. Some courts, banks, and foreign consulates specifically require this.
- Sworn translation
- In many European and Latin American countries, only a translator who has taken an oath before a court is authorized to produce a legally valid translation. If your document is going to a country outside the U.S., check whether it requires a sworn translator rather than a U.S.-style certified translation.
Most USCIS filings and government agencies accept a certified translation with no notarization. Some schools, foreign consulates, or licensing boards request notarization instead, so confirm with the receiving party before you order.
Often Translated Together
Sample certified translation documents
Your certified translation is delivered as a digital PDF with an official Certificate of Translation Accuracy, signed and stamped by the translator and Cloud Translate. We apply basic formatting to keep it readable, but we do not replicate the design of your source document.
What's Included
- Every name, date, place of birth, and registration detail translated exactly as recorded
- Parents' names spelled identically across every sibling's certificate when you submit more than one together
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy naming the translator and their qualifications
- A print-ready PDF by email, with notarized hard copies available by mail
- A translator with no personal stake in your case, independent of you or your family
How It Works
From upload to certified PDF in four steps.
Upload a clear photo or scan of the birth certificate, long-form if your filing requires it.
Get a free quote and choose standard, expedited, or same-day delivery. If you're translating certificates for multiple siblings, mention it so we can keep parents' names spelled identically across all of them.
A professional translator completes the translation; a second linguist checks every name, date, and place of birth for accuracy before delivery.
Review your translation, request any free revisions, and receive the final certified PDF, with notarization and hard-copy mail available.
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Happy Customers
The translation matched our birth certificate exactly, and it was accepted by USCIS on the first try. Turnaround was faster than I expected.
Elena Lindqvist
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
The questions people ask before ordering a birth certificate translation.
How long does a certified birth certificate translation take?
Most certified birth certificate translations are completed within 24–48 hours. Expedited and same-day delivery are available for an additional fee when you're working against a filing or interview deadline.
Will my translated birth certificate be accepted by USCIS?
Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). If it's ever rejected on accuracy grounds, we'll correct it at no additional cost.
I only have a short-form abstract, not a long-form certificate. Is that a problem?
It might be, depending on your filing. USCIS and most immigration processes specifically require the long-form version with parents' names and registration details. A translation of a short-form abstract will be accurate, but it won't add information that isn't on the original, so check with USCIS or your attorney about which version your filing requires before you order.
Can a parent or family member translate the birth certificate instead?
No. Most agencies, including USCIS, require the translator to be a disinterested third party, not a parent, relative, or friend. A translation from someone connected to the family is typically rejected.
Do I need a notarized translation or a certified translation of the birth certificate?
Most USCIS filings and government agencies only require a certified translation, not a notarized one. Some schools or foreign consulates request notarization instead. Tell us where it's going and we'll confirm before you order.
My birth certificate was registered years after I was born. Does that affect the translation?
A certified translation reflects the document exactly as issued, including a delayed registration date if that's what's recorded. Whether a delayed registration raises questions during adjudication is a separate matter for USCIS or your attorney, not something the translation itself resolves.
Who certifies a birth certificate translation?
A professional translator completes the translation and signs a Certificate of Accuracy attesting that it is a complete and accurate rendering of the original certificate.
How much does a birth certificate translation cost?
Standard certified translation is $18 per page. Expedited (rush) translation is $28 per page. Notarization is available as an add-on for $9 per document.