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Straight answers about certified translation
What official offices actually require, what a certified translation costs, and what to do when something goes wrong. Written for people in the middle of a filing.
USCIS Certified Translation Requirements, Explained in Plain English
USCIS requires a full English translation and a signed certificate of accuracy for every foreign language document. Here is exactly what that means.
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Do You Need a Notarized Translation for USCIS?
USCIS does not require notarized translations. Learn what the rule actually asks for, and when a notarized or apostilled translation is still needed.
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Birth Certificate Translation for a Green Card Application
Your green card filing needs a full English translation of the birth certificate, stamps and seals included. What USCIS looks for, and what it costs.
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Can You Translate Your Own Documents for USCIS?
You can technically certify your own translation, but USCIS officers routinely question it. Here is why, and what an independent translator changes.
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Which Documents Does USCIS Require You to Translate?
Birth and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, police records, court orders and more. The full list of documents USCIS needs translated into English.
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How Much Does a Certified Translation Cost?
A certified translation costs 24.95 per page at Eagle Translate, and one page is up to 250 words. See what Standard, Certified and Premium each include.
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How Long Does a Certified Translation Take?
A certified translation takes 2 to 3 business days, or 1 to 2 with Premium and 3 to 5 with Standard. Here is how to plan an order around a deadline.
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What Counts as One Page in Translation Pricing?
One page in translation pricing is up to 250 words of your document, not a sheet of paper. Here is how page counts are measured and what they cost.
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What Happens After You Upload a Document
After you upload a PDF it is measured, priced, and sent to a certified translator, then returned to your account with a signed certificate of accuracy.
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When You Actually Need a Priority Translation
Choose Premium when your deadline is inside three business days. Otherwise Certified at 24.95 a page is the same certified translation for less money.
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What Is a Certified Translation?
A certified translation is a full translation issued with a signed certificate of accuracy. What it includes, who requires one, and what it costs per page.
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Certified vs Notarized vs Sworn Translation
Certified, notarized, and sworn translations are three different things. What each one confirms, who signs it, and which one your recipient actually needs.
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What Is a Certificate of Accuracy?
A certificate of accuracy is the signed page that makes a translation certified. What it states, what appears on it, and what it does not confirm for you.
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What Does ATA Certified Actually Mean?
ATA certified means passing the American Translators Association exam in one language pair, one direction. What the credential covers and what it does not.
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Certified Translation vs Standard Translation
Certified translation is 24.95 a page and standard is 19.95. The difference is the signed certificate of accuracy, and when you actually need to pay for it.
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Spanish to English Certified Translation
A certified Spanish to English translation is 24.95 for a page of 250 words and arrives in 2 to 3 business days, signed and ready for an official filing.
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Turkish to English Certified Translation
Certified Turkish to English translation of nüfus records, diplomas and court decisions, at 24.95 for a page of 250 words, delivered in 2 to 3 business days.
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German to English Certified Translation
Certified German to English translation of a Geburtsurkunde, Führungszeugnis or degree file, at 24.95 for a page of 250 words, back in 2 to 3 business days.
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French to English Certified Translation
Certified French to English translation of an acte de naissance, diplôme or divorce judgment, at 24.95 for a page of 250 words, ready in 2 to 3 business days.
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Portuguese to English Certified Translation
Certified Portuguese to English translation of Brazilian and Portuguese documents by ATA certified translators. 24.95 per page, 2 to 3 business days.
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Italian to English Certified Translation
Certified Italian to English translation of comune records, casellario certificates and Italian degrees by ATA certified translators. 24.95 per page.
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Dutch to English Certified Translation
Certified Dutch to English translation of Dutch and Belgian records, diplomas and the VOG by ATA certified translators. 24.95 per page, 2 to 3 days.
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English to Spanish Certified Translation
Certified English to Spanish translation of US certificates, decrees and transcripts by ATA certified translators. Check your recipient's rules first.
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Marriage Certificate Translation
A certified marriage certificate translation shows every name, date, seal and registry number. What it must include, what it costs, and how to order.
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Diploma and Transcript Translation for US Universities
US universities want a complete literal translation of your diploma and transcript, not a grade conversion. What to submit, what it costs, common errors.
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Divorce Decree Translation
A divorce decree translation must carry the case number, the court, and the date the judgment became final. What to include and what gets it rejected.
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Police Clearance Certificate Translation
Police clearance certificate translation covers the no record wording, the reference number, and every stamp. Cost, timing, and the mistakes to avoid.
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Passport and Identity Document Translation
Passport and ID translation reproduces the whole data page, including the coded lines at the foot. When it is needed, what it must show, what it costs.
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My Translation Was Rejected. What Now?
Most rejected translations fail for a reason other than translation quality. How to read the notice, fix the real problem, and refile without delay.
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How to Check If a Certified Translation Is Genuine
Scan the QR code or enter the order reference to check a certified translation. What a genuine certificate shows and the warning signs of a fake one.
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