A certified passport translation is required for USCIS immigration applications, identity verification in legal proceedings, employment eligibility, and any situation where a foreign passport must be presented in English.
A certified passport translation is required any time you need to submit a foreign language passport to a U.S. institution, employer, or government agency.
Green card petitions, visa applications, citizenship filings, and adjustment of status cases all require certified translations of foreign passports submitted as supporting evidence.
Courts require translated passports when foreign nationals are involved in legal cases and the passport serves as primary identity documentation.
Employers verifying work authorization may require a translated passport when completing I-9 forms or conducting background checks on employees with foreign passports.
K-12 schools and universities may require a translated passport as proof of identity when enrolling international students or verifying guardianship.
Insurance companies and benefits administrators may need a translated passport to verify identity and eligibility for coverage when other forms of identification are not available in English.
Some consulates require translated copies of expired passports or supporting documents when processing passport renewals for nationals living in the United States.
When you order a certified passport translation through Rush Translate, the final deliverable includes everything required for acceptance by USCIS, courts, employers, and institutions.
Note on notarization: USCIS does not require notarization for certified translations. A signed certificate of accuracy is sufficient. However, some courts, employers, and foreign consulates may require notarized translations. Rush Translate offers notarization as an add-on for $19.95 if your specific situation calls for it.
If you are sending documents to another country, you may need an apostille before the translation. We handle FBI background check and naturalization certificate apostilles with the fastest turnaround in the country.
A certified passport translation costs $24.95 per page through Rush Translate. A page is defined as 250 words or less. Most passport bio pages are a single page, so the total cost is typically $24.95. If additional pages (visa stamps, entry/exit pages) need translation, each is priced at the same rate.
For most purposes, only the biographical data page (the page with your photo, name, date of birth, and passport number) needs to be translated. USCIS typically requires only this page. Some institutions may also request visa stamp pages or entry/exit stamp pages. Check with the requesting agency to confirm which pages they need.
Standard certified passport translations are delivered within 24 hours. Rush and same-day options are available for urgent needs at an additional cost.
Yes, if an expired passport is required as supporting documentation for your case. USCIS and other agencies sometimes request translations of expired passports to verify identity, travel history, or prior immigration status. The translation process is the same regardless of whether the passport is current or expired.
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. 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 and employers may require notarization. Rush Translate offers notarization as an add-on for $19.95.
65+ languages. $24.95 per page. 24 hour delivery. Certified translations accepted by USCIS, courts, employers, and institutions.