Birth Certificate Translation

Yes. USCIS requires certified translations of all foreign-language documents, including birth certificates, per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Our translations include the certification statement that USCIS requires and are accepted for all immigration applications, including green cards, citizenship, family petitions, asylum cases, and adjustment of status. For more details, see our USCIS translation services or read our guide to birth certificate translation for USCIS.

Birth certificate translations start at $25 per page, with each page covering up to 500 words. Common languages include Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Some languages cost more due to translator availability or the complexity of the writing system. Most birth certificates are a single page. Volume discounts apply automatically on larger orders.

Standard delivery is 24 hours for single birth certificates. We also offer expedited 12-hour delivery and rush 2-hour service for urgent cases. If you are translating multiple birth certificates for a family, turnaround depends on the total page count. Most single-page birth certificates are completed well within the 24-hour window.

It depends on where you are submitting it. For USCIS, a certified translation is sufficient. No notarization needed. Courts, DMV offices, schools, banks, and foreign governments often require notarized translations. If your birth certificate needs an apostille for international use, notarization is a prerequisite.

We translate birth certificates from over 25 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, Hindi, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and many more. If your language isn’t listed on our website, contact us. We can source qualified translators for virtually any language pair.

The process is simple: take a clear photo or scan of your birth certificate, submit your order online, and we handle the rest. A professional translator translates the full document, preserving all original formatting. You receive a certified PDF via email, typically within 24 hours. No appointment needed. The entire process is online.

Florida Translate provides certified birth certificate translation services online to clients in all 50 states. You don’t need to visit an office or mail your original document. Upload a photo or scan and receive your certified translation by email. We are headquartered in Orlando, Florida, but serve clients nationwide with the same fast turnaround and USCIS-accepted quality regardless of location.

Yes. If your birth certificate is in any language other than English, USCIS requires a complete certified translation before they will process your application. Submitting documents without a translation can result in a Request for Evidence (RFE) or outright denial, causing delays of weeks or months. The translation must include a certification statement from the translator — our translations meet this requirement. Read more in our detailed guide to USCIS birth certificate translation.

No. We only need a clear photo or scan of your birth certificate. You keep the original document at all times. We accept photos taken on your phone, scanned PDFs, or any legible digital copy. The certified translation is based on the image you provide and includes all information visible on the document.

Yes. You can submit birth certificates for your entire family in a single order. This is common for family-based immigration petitions. Volume discounts apply automatically on larger orders, and each certificate receives its own individual certified translation.

An apostille is required when your translated birth certificate will be used in a country that is part of the Hague Convention. Common situations include getting married abroad or applying for dual citizenship. We handle apostille processing alongside translation and notarization.