Idaho
Certified Translation Services in Idaho
Certified translation for Idaho costs $24.95 per page, where one page is up to 250 words of the source document, delivered in 2 to 3 business days as a PDF with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy from the qualified professional translator who completed or reviewed the work. The entire service is online. Upload your document, see the exact price before paying, and order from anywhere in Idaho with no appointment and nothing to mail. Translations are prepared for official use, including USCIS filings, courts, universities, and licensing boards.
Pricing
Exact prices, shown before you pay
Standard
$19.95 per page
3 to 5 business days
A professional translation with digital delivery.
Certified
$24.95 per page
2 to 3 business days
A certified translation accepted for official use.
Premium
$39.95 per page
1 to 2 business days
A certified translation, translated first.
One page is up to 250 words.
Filing locally
Where Idaho filings are handled
Your certified translation is delivered as a PDF you file yourself, so it works with every office below. Nothing needs to be picked up and there is no local counter to visit, because the whole service is online.
USCIS field offices
- Boise Field Office, Boise. Appointment only. Boise also has a USCIS Application Support Center for biometrics.
Immigration courts
- No immigration court in Idaho, served by the Portland Immigration Court, Portland, Oregon. EOIR stopped holding hearings at the Boise hearing location effective August 31, 2023, and all Idaho and Montana cases pending at the Salt Lake City Immigration Court transferred to the Portland Immigration Court, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR, beginning September 1, 2023.
State rules
Apostilles and notarization in Idaho
Apostilles for Idaho documents are issued by the Idaho Secretary of State, an authority the Secretary has extended to the Deputy Secretaries of State and the office's notary clerks. The fee is 10 dollars per document.
The Idaho Secretary of State can only authenticate documents that are certified copies issued by Idaho officials or original documents notarized by an Idaho notary public. Documents notarized in other states must be apostilled in that state.
Idaho asks applicants to specify the destination country so the office can issue the correct certificate, an apostille for Hague Convention countries or an authentication certificate for others. In-person service is by appointment only, and mail requests are processed daily and returned by first class mail.
For USCIS filings from Idaho, translations must be certified, not notarized. USCIS requires the translator's signed certification of accuracy and competence, and notarization is not a USCIS requirement.
If a translation needs an Idaho apostille, any notarization in the chain must be performed by an Idaho notary public, because the Idaho Secretary of State will not authenticate out-of-state notarizations.
Documents
What Idaho customers translate most
Hispanic and Latino residents make up roughly 13 percent of Idaho's population, with the largest Spanish-speaking communities in Canyon County and the Magic Valley, tied historically to the state's agricultural economy.
Boise is home to one of the largest Basque communities in the United States, centered on the downtown Basque Block and the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. Many families trace their roots to the Basque provinces of Spain, so inherited family records from Spain are typically written in Spanish.
Education and licensing
Universities and licensing boards
Universities receiving international documents
- Boise State University, Boise
- University of Idaho, Moscow
- Idaho State University, Pocatello
- Brigham Young University Idaho, Rexburg
- The College of Idaho, Caldwell
- Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston
Professional licensing
The Idaho Board of Nursing, under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, requires internationally educated nurses to prove equivalent education through a course-by-course evaluation by an approved credentials agency, a CGFNS Certification Program credential, a JS&A Certification Credential, or an ICHP VisaScreen credential, and its policy HP-BON-Licensure 2 states that verification of foreign licensure must include a translation of the document, if not in English, prepared by a recognized translator.
How it works
Order online from anywhere in Idaho
Step 1
Upload and get an instant quote
Send us your document, choose your languages, and see your price right away.
Step 2
A professional translator translates it
A qualified professional translator translates your document.
Step 3
Reviewed for accuracy and certified
Your translation is reviewed for accuracy and certified with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Step 4
Receive your certified translation
You receive your certified translation, ready for official use.
$24.95 per page, certified, delivered in 2 to 3 business days.
Questions
Idaho questions
- Who issues apostilles in Idaho?
- The Idaho Secretary of State issues apostilles for 10 dollars per document. The office only authenticates documents notarized by an Idaho notary public or certified copies issued by Idaho officials, and it asks for the destination country so the correct certificate type is issued. In-person service is by appointment, and mail requests are processed as received.
- Which USCIS office serves Idaho?
- The USCIS Boise Field Office serves Idaho, with interviews and appointments scheduled in advance. Boise also has a USCIS Application Support Center for biometrics. Any foreign language document in a USCIS filing generally needs a certified English translation.
- Does Idaho have an immigration court?
- No. EOIR stopped holding hearings in Boise at the close of business on August 31, 2023, and Idaho cases moved from the Salt Lake City Immigration Court to the Portland Immigration Court in Oregon effective September 1, 2023. Foreign language evidence generally must be filed with a certified English translation. Confirm hearing details through the EOIR automated system or your attorney.
- Do translations for USCIS need to be notarized in Idaho?
- No. USCIS requires certification, not notarization. A certified translation carries the translator's signed statement of accuracy and competence, which Eagle Translate provides as a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy with every order.
- What does the Idaho Board of Nursing require for foreign nursing credentials?
- The board, under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, accepts credential evaluations from CGFNS and similar approved agencies for internationally educated nurses, and its licensure policy states that verification of a foreign license must include a translation prepared by a recognized translator if the document is not in English. Confirm the accepted route with the board or your evaluation agency before ordering.
- Can you translate Spanish documents for USCIS cases in Idaho?
- Yes. Spanish is the most requested language for Idaho customers, reflecting the state's large Spanish-speaking communities in Canyon County and the Magic Valley. Birth, marriage, and police records translated from Spanish to certified English are the most common orders for USCIS filings, delivered in 2 to 3 business days.
- Do Idaho universities accept certified translations of foreign transcripts?
- Boise State University, the University of Idaho, and Idaho State University receive international transcripts, and each sets its own translation and evaluation rules. Many applicants need a certified English translation, sometimes alongside a credential evaluation. Confirm requirements with the admissions office before ordering.
A translation error is ours to fix
If your certified translation is rejected because of a translation error we made, we correct it at no charge, and if the corrected translation is rejected again for that same error we refund what you paid for it. Our Refund Policy sets out the conditions and what it does not cover. Your documents are encrypted and kept confidential from start to finish.
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