Certified Translation Services
Word-for-word document translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy for official/government use. Get an instant quote and see exactly what your project will cost.
Certified translation is our core service: a complete, accurate, word-for-word translation of your document, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy, the standard USCIS and most U.S. agencies, courts, and institutions require for official use. This page covers exactly what's included, what it costs, and how it's delivered.
What's Included
- A complete, accurate translation of your entire document, nothing summarized or left out, including stamps, seals, and marginal notes.
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy, stating the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from the source language into English.
- Translation by a professional, native-fluent translator, checked by a second linguist before delivery.
- Coverage under our 100% Acceptance Guarantee.
Who This Is For
Anyone submitting a foreign-language document for official, government, court, or institutional use. See our USCIS Certified Translation and IRCC Certified Translation pages for country-specific requirements.
Turnaround & Add-Ons
Standard turnaround is 24-48 hours. Need it faster? See our Rush & Same-Day Translation page. Need notarization? See our Notarization page, it's optional for most U.S. uses. We don't offer apostille certification, since that depends on a government office's own processing time outside our control.
Not What You Need?
If your document doesn't need official certification, see our Standard Translation page instead, it's fully human-translated at a lower per-word rate, just without the Certificate of Accuracy.
Simple Process
From upload to certified PDF in three steps.
Send a clear photo or scan through our secure upload form — no account required to get a price.
A qualified linguist translates your document, then a second reviewer checks it against USCIS formatting standards.
Download a signed, sealed Certificate of Translation Accuracy — ready to submit as-is.
01 — Upload your document
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Pricing
$18 per page, with one page defined as up to 250 words. See Pricing for the full rate card, or get an instant quote for your exact document.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
The questions people ask before ordering certified translation services.
What exactly makes a translation "certified"?
A signed Certificate of Accuracy accompanies it, stating the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from the source language into English. That's the certification, a document, not a stamp on the translation itself, and it's the standard USCIS and most U.S. agencies, courts, and institutions require.
How much does it cost, and what counts as a page?
$18 per page, with one page defined as up to 250 words. A document that doesn't divide evenly is billed for the fraction actually used, get an instant quote to see your exact price before you order.
Does "word-for-word" mean it reads awkwardly in English?
No. It means every piece of content in the original is rendered completely and accurately, nothing summarized, paraphrased, or left out, including stamps, seals, and marginal notes, while still reading naturally in English. "Word-for-word" describes completeness, not clunky phrasing.
Who actually translates my document?
A professional, native-fluent translator, checked by a second linguist before delivery. It's never machine-translated; if you're looking for a faster, lower-cost machine-assisted option instead, see our AI-Assisted Translation page.
Do I need notarization too?
Not for most U.S. uses, USCIS specifically doesn't require it. Some other organizations occasionally ask for it separately, so it's available as a $9 add-on. See our Notarization page for when it actually matters.
How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 24-48 hours. Rush and same-day options are available if your deadline is close, see our Rush & Same-Day Translation page.
What if it's rejected?
If it's rejected specifically for an accuracy issue, it's covered by our 100% Acceptance Guarantee, we'll correct it at no additional cost.
Can I keep the rights to my own document?
Yes. You retain ownership of everything you upload; we use it only to complete your translation. See our Terms of Service and Security & Privacy Practices pages for the details.
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