Certified Translation Services for USCIS

Get your Certified Translation from MotaWord with just a few clicks. Choose from 120+ languages, and receive your translated document in as little as 12 hours, for $24.50 per page. Free digital notarization included. And if you ever need help, we are available 24/7 via our live-chat feature.

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How do I get a certified translation for USCIS?

Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), USCIS requires a complete English translation of every foreign-language document, with the translator's signed certification that they are competent to translate and that the translation is accurate. Upload your document, our professional translators translate and certify it, and you download the finished files.

  1. Upload

    Upload a scan or a photo of your document for an instant, no-obligation quote, 24/7.

  2. Translation

    Professional translators matched to your language pair translate every name, date, stamp and seal.

  3. Certification

    Every translation comes with a signed certificate of accuracy and free digital notarization.

  4. Download

    Download your translation and certificate from your client dashboard, with live chat support 24/7.

Certified Translation Sample

We will deliver your signed and certified translated document in digital PDF format in as little as 12 hours. We retain the layout and formatting as much as possible. Download a sample certified translation for the documents we translate most often.

Certified Translation Pricing

Certified translations cost $24.50 per page, and Chinese, Korean and other Asian languages cost $36.50 per page. You see your price and delivery time before you pay.

Certified translation

Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, French, German, Russian and more into English. Signed certificate of accuracy included.

$24.50 per page

Asian languages

Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean and more into English. Signed certificate of accuracy included.

$36.50 per page

Hard-copy delivery

A printed, wet-signed and notarized copy mailed to any US address.

$35 starting from
  • Free digital notarization is included with every certified translation.

What makes MotaWord the best certified translation service?

The service you want to work with in getting your certified translations needs to have ample experience, provide you with accurate and quick work at a fair price and also be available for you to answer any and all questions you may have. MotaWord is the certified translation service that offers all these distinct benefits. Our online platform is able to intake your certified translation projects at all times, our base of 26,000+ translators serving you in 120+ languages will be able to handle all your needs and our globally distributed team is available via live-chat to answer any questions 24/7. You are in good hands at MotaWord.

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What is a Certified Translation?

A certified translation is a complete, word-for-word translation of your document with a signed certificate of accuracy from the certified translator or agency, confirming that nothing was changed or left out. USCIS, courts, universities and government agencies require this format for any supporting document that is not in English. MotaWord delivers certified document translation services in 120+ languages with a signed certificate on every order.

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Does USCIS Accept Online Certified Translation Services?

Yes, USCIS accepts certified translations ordered online. The rule asks only for a complete English translation and a signed certification, not a local translator. Our online certified translation services let you upload your document from home, get an instant quote with price and delivery time, and receive your certified translation in as little as 12 hours. Every order includes a signed certificate of accuracy and free digital notarization.

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Does USCIS Require Notarization for Certified Translations?

No, USCIS does not require a notarized translation; a standard signed certification is enough for immigration filings. Free digital notarization is still included with every certified translation, so your documents also meet the stricter requirements of schools, credential evaluators, consulates, courts and foreign authorities that ask for a notarized translation. Always check the requirements of the office that will receive your documents. Wet-signed notarized copies are mailed to any US address, starting from $35.

Certified Translation in 120+ Languages

Whether you need a birth certificate translated from Spanish or a payroll stub from Mandarin, MotaWord provides USCIS-compliant certified translations in every major language pair. We have a 100% USCIS acceptance rate. With instant quotes and 24/7 live chat, you can start your certified translation right away and receive it in as little as 12 hours in any language.

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Fast Turnaround Times for Urgent Certified Translations

Visa applications, court filings and business deals run on tight deadlines, so we deliver certified translations in as little as 12 hours without compromising accuracy. Translate a single document or many files at once, watch your translation's progress in real time, and use your free client dashboard to review your files and reach us on live chat 24/7. See everything you can do in your MotaWord client dashboard.

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Trusted Certified Translation for All Legal Documents

Law firms, corporations and individuals trust MotaWord with certified legal translation online, because even a small error in a legal document can have serious consequences. Our 26,000+ translators have expertise in legal, technical, financial and business terminology and are matched to your document by language pair and subject knowledge. Contracts, court orders, wills and patents are translated so they keep the same legal standing as the original. MotaWord is the only translation and academic evaluation provider in the AILA member benefits program. See how we translate legal documents. For high-volume legal translation projects, talk to our team with the button below.

Certified Translation for USCIS Applications & More

USCIS certified translation is required for every supporting document that is not in English: birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, academic transcripts, diplomas and more. Each translation is accompanied by a signed certification attesting to its accuracy and completeness, which is what USCIS, immigration courts, green card and citizenship applications ask for. See how we translate birth certificates. You can see the full list of documents we translate for USCIS below.

Documents We Translate for USCIS

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Certified translation costs $24.50 per page. That price includes the signed certificate of accuracy and digital notarization, so neither one is billed separately. Chinese, Korean and other Asian languages cost $36.50 per page. Compare all prices on our pricing page. You see the total before you pay. Upload your file to get your exact price.

You can order a certified translation online from MotaWord at any hour, without visiting an office. Upload your document, pick the language pair, and pay online. A professional translator handles your file, and the certified version is often ready in as little as 12 hours. If you also need a paper copy, we can mail a notarized hard copy to any US address.

Start with a clear scan or phone photo of every page. Upload your file, make sure that our system detected the correct source language, select English as the target, and pay online. Your translator works from the original, including stamps and handwritten notes. When it is done, the translation and its signed certificate of accuracy appear in your dashboard, ready to print or attach to your USCIS filing.

Yes. Under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), every document you submit in another language must come with a full English translation. The translator also has to certify that they are competent to translate and that the translation is accurate. Read the USCIS Policy Manual rule on document translations. A summary or partial translation does not meet this rule. Read our USCIS translation guide.

Any translator who is fluent in both languages can sign the certification. USCIS does not license translators, so there is no official "USCIS-certified translator" title. What USCIS checks is a complete, accurate translation with a signed statement of competence. At MotaWord, professional translators handle every order, and MotaWord is an ATA corporate member. See what our ATA membership means for your translation.

A certified translation is a complete translation of your document that comes with a signed statement from the translator. The statement confirms that the translation is accurate and that the translator is fluent in both languages. USCIS, courts, and universities usually ask for this format. See how it differs from a standard translation.

No, and it is not recommended. USCIS rules do not say who has to translate, but you are a party to the case, which makes your own certification easy to question. A certificate from an independent translator avoids that problem. It also lowers the chance of a Request for Evidence if an officer has doubts about the translation.

No. A certified translation confirms that the translation is accurate. A notarized translation adds a notary's stamp, which confirms who signed the certificate, not the quality of the translation. USCIS asks for certified translations and does not require notarization. Some schools and foreign authorities still ask for it, so digital notarization comes free with every MotaWord order. Learn the difference between certified translation and notarized translation.

Yes. MotaWord provides certified translations with 100% USCIS Acceptance. Every translation includes a signed certificate of accuracy that meets USCIS requirements, and we translate the entire document, including stamps and seals. If your attorney or a USCIS officer requests a change, revisions are free. Read what 1,744 customers say about MotaWord.

Delivery takes as little as 12 hours. On longer files, several translators can work on your document at the same time, which keeps multi-page orders moving. Upload your document to see your exact delivery time.

We provide certified translations in 120+ languages, from Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic to Haitian Creole, Tagalog, and Tigrinya. Every translation includes a signed certificate of accuracy. See all of our certified translation languages.

Yes, you can leave a note for translators during checkout, asking for the preferred spelling of proper nouns. This matters for USCIS, because names should match your passport and the other forms in your file.

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