Maryland
Certified Translation Services in Maryland
Certified translation for Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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
- Baltimore Field Office, Halethorpe. USCIS lists the Baltimore Field Office at 3701 Koppers Street, Halethorpe, MD 21227, in the Baltimore area. Appointment only.
Immigration courts
- Baltimore Immigration Court, Baltimore. 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201.
- Hyattsville Immigration Court, Hyattsville. 3311 Toledo Road, Suite 105, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Opened February 28, 2022.
State rules
Apostilles and notarization in Maryland
Apostilles for Maryland documents are issued by the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis.
The fee is 5 dollars per document. Walk-in service runs 9 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday with a limit of 15 documents per day, and mail requests need a stamped self-addressed envelope or prepaid express label.
Maryland has a distinctive extra step. A notarized document must first be certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned before the Secretary of State will issue the apostille.
Vital records such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce documents can be certified when they bear the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department.
USCIS filings from Maryland need certified translations, not notarized ones. The requirement is a complete English translation with the translator's signed certification of accuracy and competence, with no notary involved.
A notarized translator statement bound for an apostille faces Maryland's two-stop chain. It must first be certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary is commissioned, and only then will the Secretary of State authenticate it.
Documents
What Maryland customers translate most
Salvadorans are the largest segment of Maryland's Hispanic community at about 24 percent, ahead of Mexicans and Puerto Ricans.
Maryland's Hispanic population is concentrated in Montgomery and Prince George's counties, which together hold the state's largest Salvadoran immigrant communities.
Spanish is the most common language other than English spoken at home in Maryland.
Education and licensing
Universities and licensing boards
Universities receiving international documents
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore
- Towson University, Towson
- Morgan State University, Baltimore
- University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore
Professional licensing
The Maryland Board of Nursing requires internationally educated applicants to obtain a CES Professional Report from CGFNS, with academic records and licensure validation sent directly to CGFNS, plus acceptable proof of English proficiency.
CGFNS requires English translations of documents that are not in English as part of its credential evaluation, which affects Maryland nursing applicants educated abroad.
How it works
Order online from anywhere in Maryland
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
Maryland questions
- Who issues apostilles in Maryland?
- The Maryland Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis issues apostilles. The fee is 5 dollars per document. You can walk in between 9 am and 1 pm on weekdays, limited to 15 documents per day, or send documents by mail with a prepaid return envelope.
- Why does my notarized translation need a circuit court certification in Maryland?
- Maryland adds a step most states skip. Before the Secretary of State will apostille a notarized document, including a notarized translator statement, the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary is commissioned must certify the notarization first. Build that extra stop into your timeline.
- Which USCIS office serves Maryland?
- The Baltimore Field Office at 3701 Koppers Street in Halethorpe, in the Baltimore area, handles in-person USCIS appointments for Maryland. Visits are by appointment only, and certified translations are filed with your application.
- Where are Maryland's immigration courts?
- Maryland has two immigration courts, the Baltimore Immigration Court at 31 Hopkins Plaza and the Hyattsville Immigration Court on Toledo Road in Hyattsville. Your hearing notice states which court your case is assigned to, so always follow the notice.
- Does USCIS require notarized translations in Maryland?
- No. USCIS requires a certified translation, meaning a complete English translation with the translator's signed statement of accuracy and competence. Notarization is not required for USCIS, although some Maryland agencies or courts may separately request a notarized translator statement.
- I have Spanish language records from El Salvador. What do I need for USCIS in Maryland?
- Every foreign language document filed with USCIS needs a complete certified English translation. Salvadoran birth, marriage, and school records are among the most commonly translated documents in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Confirm any additional requirements with the specific office receiving your paperwork.
- What do internationally educated nurses need for a Maryland license?
- The Maryland Board of Nursing requires a CES Professional Report from CGFNS, with your academic records sent to CGFNS directly from the source, plus acceptable proof of English proficiency. Documents that are not in English must be translated to meet the evaluator's requirements.
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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