Birth certificates are the most commonly translated document in the United States. Whether you need it for immigration, citizenship, school enrollment, or legal proceedings, a certified translation ensures your document is accepted.
A certified birth certificate translation is required any time you need to submit a foreign language birth certificate to a U.S. institution or agency.
Green card petitions, visa applications, citizenship and naturalization filings, and asylum cases all require certified translations of birth certificates not in English.
K-12 enrollment, university admissions, and credential evaluation agencies require an English translation of foreign birth certificates as part of the enrollment process.
Court filings, custody cases, name changes, and identity verification in legal matters require certified translations that meet court standards.
Foreign passport renewals and identity document applications often require a translated birth certificate as proof of identity and citizenship.
Health insurance enrollment, benefits claims, and beneficiary designation processes may require a translated birth certificate to verify identity and eligibility.
Many county clerks require a translated birth certificate as proof of identity and age when applying for a marriage license in the United States.
When you order a certified birth certificate translation through Rush Translate, the final deliverable includes everything required for acceptance by USCIS, courts, universities, and employers.
Note on notarization: USCIS does not require notarization for certified translations. A signed certificate of accuracy is sufficient. However, some courts, consulates, and foreign institutions do require notarized translations. Rush Translate offers notarization as an add-on for $19.95 if your specific situation calls for it.
If your birth certificate is going to another country, you may need an apostille before the translation. The apostille authenticates your document for international use. Get the apostille first, then translate the entire packet.
A certified birth certificate translation costs $24.95 per page through Rush Translate. A page is defined as 250 words or less. Most birth certificates are a single page, so the total cost is typically $24.95. Notarization is available for an additional $19.95 if your specific situation requires it.
Standard certified birth certificate translations are delivered within 24 hours. Rush and same-day options are available for urgent needs at an additional cost.
No. A certified translation includes a signed statement from the translator attesting that the translation is complete, accurate, and that the translator is competent in both languages. A notarized translation adds an extra step where a notary public verifies the translator's identity and witnesses their signature. USCIS requires certified translations but does not require notarization. Some courts, consulates, and foreign institutions may require notarization on top of certification. Rush Translate offers notarization as an add-on for $19.95.
Technically, USCIS allows any competent individual to provide a certified translation. However, translating your own birth certificate is not recommended. USCIS may view self-translated documents as biased, and a rejected translation can delay your entire application by weeks or months. A professional certified translation from a third party eliminates this risk entirely and costs only $24.95.
Rush Translate supports 65+ languages including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, German, Japanese, Italian, Polish, Tagalog, Hindi, and many more. If your language is not listed on their site, contact them directly to confirm availability.
No. USCIS accepts both digital and printed certified translations. There is no requirement for special paper, embossed seals, or specific formatting beyond the translation itself and the signed certificate of accuracy. You can submit the translation electronically or print it on standard paper.
65+ languages. $24.95 per page. 24 hour delivery. Certified translations accepted by USCIS, courts, universities, and employers.