Chinese to English Certified Translation Services

Yes. All our Chinese-to-English translations include the certification statement required by USCIS and other U.S. government agencies.

You can upload your documents for submission when placing your order. Otherwise, you can send them to info@floridatranslate.com and we'll add them to your order.

Absolutely. Our certified translations are valid for universities, courts, consulates, and immigration offices nationwide.

A page is defined as a single-sided document containing up to 500 words. Pages exceeding 500 words may incur an additional charge of $12.50 for each additional 120 words. If an adjustment to your order is required based on the word count, we will notify you first to confirm before proceeding.

For USCIS immigration filings, no — a standard certified translation is all that's required. Notarized translations (+$25) are required for: state and federal courts, passport applications (U.S. Department of State), banks and financial institutions, academic institutions and credential evaluations, child support cases, DMV, and international use requiring an apostille. Not sure which applies? Our certification guide covers the most common case types.

Turnaround depends on page count: 1–3 pages complete in 24 hours (regular), 12 hours (expedited), or 2 hours (Mon–Fri 8AM–8PM ET). Larger orders: 4–8 pages in 48h regular / 24h expedited, 9–20 pages in 72h / 48h. Expedited processing is available as an add-on at checkout. View our complete fulfillment times.

All documents are delivered electronically via email. You may request physical shipping as an addon during checkout.

With physical shipping, we will send you the document, cover letter and notarization if selected, stamped with an official translator seal.

Simplified Chinese is used in mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia. Traditional Chinese is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. The two systems use different character sets for the same spoken language. When you submit your document, our team identifies the script and assigns a translator who specializes in that variant. If you are unsure which version your document uses, we will determine it during review.

We translate all types of Chinese documents to English, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, household registration books (Hukou), academic transcripts and diplomas, business licenses, contracts, court orders, medical records, passports, and national ID cards. All translations include certification accepted by USCIS, courts, and universities.

Chinese names are transliterated using the standard pinyin romanization system for Simplified Chinese documents and the Wade-Giles or Tongyong system for Traditional Chinese documents where applicable. We preserve the name order as it appears on the original document and include both the Chinese characters and their romanized forms in the translation. This is critical for USCIS and legal submissions where name consistency across documents is required.

Every Chinese to English translation includes a signed certification statement from the translator attesting to accuracy and completeness, as required by USCIS under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). The certification confirms the translator's competence in both Chinese and English. This certification is accepted by USCIS, all U.S. courts, universities, and government agencies. No additional steps are needed for USCIS submissions.

It depends on where you are submitting the document. USCIS accepts certified translations without notarization. Courts, the DMV, banks, and some universities may require notarization. Notarization is available as an add-on for $25 per order. If your document is going overseas, you may also need an apostille for international authentication.

Chinese translation requires specialized expertise due to the complexity of the character-based writing system and the need for accurate transliteration of names and place names. Chinese documents also frequently contain stamps, seals, and handwritten annotations that require careful interpretation. Our rate of $35 per page reflects this additional expertise. Volume discounts of 5 to 20% apply automatically for multi-page orders.

Yes. Hukou booklets are one of the most common Chinese documents we translate. These multi-page household registration books contain personal information, family relationships, and residential history. Our translators are experienced with the standard Hukou format and accurately translate all fields, stamps, and annotations. Hukou translations are frequently required for USCIS immigration cases, university admissions, and legal proceedings.

Yes. Standard delivery for Chinese translations is 24 to 48 hours for 1 to 3 pages. Expedited processing (12 hours) is available at checkout. For larger orders, request a quote with your deadline and we will confirm availability.