Oregon
Certified Translation Services in Oregon
Certified translation for Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon 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
- Portland Field Office, Portland. The only USCIS field office in Oregon. It handles in-person appointments such as green card interviews, naturalization interviews, and oath ceremonies for Oregon residents. Direct uscis.gov verification was blocked this session; existence corroborated by multiple current secondary listings.
Immigration courts
- Portland Immigration Court, Portland. Located at 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, OR 97204. Oregon's only EOIR immigration court.
State rules
Apostilles and notarization in Oregon
Apostilles for Oregon documents are issued by the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division, at 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310.
The fee is 10 dollars per apostille. The original notarized document with a complete notarial certificate must be submitted; photocopies are not accepted. Requests can go by mail, in person in Salem, or by FedEx or UPS.
Vital records must be certified copies from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics or a county clerk. For transcripts and diplomas, the school registrar must sign a statement certifying authenticity on the record and have it notarized before the apostille.
The Secretary of State does not translate documents. Per the office's FAQ, a document must be translated and the translation notarized before the office can attach an apostille.
Oregon uses the Model Apostille Certificate of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. Typical turnaround is about 10 business days by regular mail and 2 to 3 business days via courier delivery options.
USCIS itself does not require notarized translations from Oregon applicants. Federal rules require a certified translation, meaning the translator signs a statement attesting that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate.
If a translation needs an Oregon apostille for use abroad, the translation must be notarized before the Secretary of State will attach the apostille; the state office does not translate documents itself.
When a translation is notarized in Oregon, the notary is notarizing the translator's signature on the certification statement. The notary does not vouch for the accuracy of the translation itself.
Documents
What Oregon customers translate most
Spanish is by far the most spoken language other than English in Oregon. Census data puts Spanish speakers at roughly one in ten residents, concentrated in Portland, Salem, Hillsboro, and the mid-Willamette Valley.
Woodburn, between Portland and Salem, is a majority-Latino city and one of the largest Hispanic communities in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon has historic German settlement roots, including Mount Angel, a town founded by German pioneers that hosts one of the Northwest's largest Oktoberfest celebrations.
Education and licensing
Universities and licensing boards
Universities receiving international documents
- University of Oregon, Eugene
- Oregon State University, Corvallis
- Portland State University, Portland
- Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- Willamette University, Salem
- Lewis & Clark College, Portland
Professional licensing
The Oregon State Board of Nursing requires internationally educated applicants, and applicants from nursing programs without an NCLEX code, to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from an evaluation service before licensure; the board makes the final determination on whether the education qualifies.
Like all US state medical boards, the Oregon Medical Board requires international medical graduates to hold ECFMG certification, and ECFMG requires official English translations of medical education documents not issued in English.
How it works
Order online from anywhere in Oregon
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
Oregon questions
- Do I need a notarized translation for USCIS in Oregon?
- No. USCIS requires a certified translation, not a notarized one. The translator signs a statement attesting that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate. Some other Oregon offices may ask for notarization, so confirm with the office receiving your documents.
- Who issues apostilles in Oregon?
- The Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division in Salem issues apostilles for 10 dollars each. You must submit the original notarized document or an official certified copy. If you need a translation apostilled, the office requires the translation to be notarized first; it does not translate documents itself.
- Which USCIS office serves Oregon?
- The USCIS Portland Field Office is the only field office in Oregon. Most applications are filed online or with a USCIS lockbox, and USCIS then schedules any interview or oath ceremony at the Portland office.
- Where are immigration court hearings held in Oregon?
- The Portland Immigration Court at 1220 SW 3rd Avenue in Portland is Oregon's EOIR immigration court. Documents in another language submitted in immigration proceedings must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Check your hearing notice for the exact location and format.
- Can I use a certified translation of my transcript for University of Oregon or Oregon State admissions?
- International applicants generally submit academic records in the original language along with an English translation. Each university sets its own rules, and some prefer translations issued by the school or a professional service, so confirm requirements with the admissions or registrar's office before ordering.
- How do internationally educated nurses get licensed in Oregon?
- The Oregon State Board of Nursing requires a course-by-course credential evaluation from an evaluation service for internationally educated applicants. Evaluation services need your academic records, and documents not in English generally require certified English translations. Confirm the board's current list of accepted services before you apply.
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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