South Carolina
Certified Translation Services in South Carolina
Certified translation for South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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
- Charleston Field Office, Charleston. Located at 1821 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407. The only USCIS field office in South Carolina. Appointment only, no walk-ins.
State rules
Apostilles and notarization in South Carolina
The South Carolina Secretary of State's Office issues apostilles and authentication certificates from its Authentication Office at 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525, Columbia.
The fee is 5 dollars per document, payable by check, money order, or cash, requested by mail or in person.
Documents must be signed either by an elected or appointed official whose signature is on file with the Secretary of State or by a commissioned South Carolina notary public.
Requesters must state the destination country so the office can determine whether the document needs an apostille or an authentication certificate.
Foreign language documents submitted for an apostille must include an English translation signed by the translator, and the translator's signature must be notarized.
USCIS does not require notarized translations from South Carolina applicants. Federal rules ask for a certified translation with the translator's signed statement of accuracy and competence, which is what a Certificate of Translation Accuracy provides.
The one common South Carolina context where a notarized translation is genuinely required is the apostille process, where the Secretary of State requires the translator's signature on the English translation to be notarized.
A South Carolina notary does not certify the accuracy of a translation. The notary only acknowledges the translator's signature, so the translation certification itself must come from a qualified professional translator.
Documents
What South Carolina customers translate most
Spanish is the most spoken language other than English in South Carolina homes, with sizable communities across Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and the Midlands.
BMW operates its largest manufacturing plant in the world in Spartanburg County, anchoring a substantial German corporate community in the Upstate.
Michelin North America is headquartered in Greenville, one of several French companies with major operations in the Upstate.
Education and licensing
Universities and licensing boards
Universities receiving international documents
- University of South Carolina, Columbia
- Clemson University, Clemson
- College of Charleston, Charleston
- Coastal Carolina University, Conway
- The Citadel, Charleston
- Furman University, Greenville
Professional licensing
The South Carolina Board of Nursing, under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, requires internationally educated nurse applicants to submit a credentials evaluation, and academic records not in English must be accompanied by English translations.
The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners requires international medical graduates to hold ECFMG certification, a process that requires English translations of non-English medical education documents.
How it works
Order online from anywhere in South Carolina
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
South Carolina questions
- Who issues apostilles in South Carolina?
- The South Carolina Secretary of State's Office in Columbia issues apostilles and authentication certificates. The fee is 5 dollars per document, and you must tell the office which country the document is going to. The document must be signed by an official whose signature is on file or notarized by a commissioned South Carolina notary.
- Can I get a South Carolina apostille on a foreign language document?
- Yes, but the Secretary of State requires an English translation signed by the translator, and the translator's signature must be notarized. A certified translation prepared by a qualified professional translator can be notarized to meet this requirement. Confirm current requirements with the Secretary of State's office before submitting.
- Which USCIS office serves South Carolina?
- The USCIS Charleston Field Office at 1821 Sam Rittenberg Blvd is the field office located in South Carolina. It handles interviews and naturalization matters by appointment only, so always follow the address printed on your appointment notice.
- Does South Carolina have an immigration court?
- No. South Carolina has no EOIR immigration court within the state. Cases for South Carolina residents are generally heard at the Charlotte Immigration Court in North Carolina. Your hearing notice lists the assigned court and address, so always confirm against the notice.
- Does USCIS require notarized translations in South Carolina?
- No. USCIS requires certified translations, not notarized ones. The translator signs a certification of accuracy and competence, which is exactly what a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy provides. Some state and local offices have their own rules, so confirm with the office receiving your documents.
- How much does a certified translation cost in South Carolina?
- Eagle Translate charges 24.95 dollars per page of 250 words, delivered in 2 to 3 business days with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy. The service is 100 percent online, so it works the same in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or anywhere else in South Carolina.
- Will South Carolina universities accept certified translations of my foreign transcripts?
- Universities such as the University of South Carolina and Clemson generally require academic records in English, and many programs also ask for a separate credential evaluation. Requirements vary by school and program, so confirm with the admissions office before you order.
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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