South Dakota
Certified Translation Services in South Dakota
Certified translation for South Dakota 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 Dakota 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.
State rules
Apostilles and notarization in South Dakota
The South Dakota Secretary of State's office in Pierre issues apostilles and certificates of authentication for documents used overseas.
The fee is 25 dollars per document, with an additional 50 dollar fee for expedited service.
Private documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, and diplomas must be properly certified and notarized by a South Dakota notary public before submission.
All seals and signatures must be originals. The office does not accept documents by email or fax, only original documents by mail or in-person drop off, and the request form must state the destination country.
Standard mail processing takes about two business days.
USCIS does not require notarized translations from South Dakota applicants. The federal standard is a certified translation with the translator's signed statement of accuracy and competence, no notary involved.
For the South Dakota apostille chain, private documents must first be notarized by a South Dakota notary public before the Secretary of State will certify them.
Documents
What South Dakota customers translate most
Spanish is the most common language other than English spoken in South Dakota homes, with the largest communities in the Sioux Falls area.
German is among the most reported ancestries in South Dakota, and the state has one of the largest Hutterite populations in the country, communities that traditionally speak a German dialect.
Education and licensing
Universities and licensing boards
Universities receiving international documents
- University of South Dakota, Vermillion
- South Dakota State University, Brookings
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City
- Augustana University, Sioux Falls
- Dakota State University, Madison
Professional licensing
The South Dakota Board of Nursing requires internationally educated applicants to provide a credentials evaluation of their nursing education, and records not in English must be submitted with English translations.
The South Dakota Board of Medicine and Osteopathic Examiners requires international medical graduates to hold ECFMG certification, which involves English translations of non-English education documents.
How it works
Order online from anywhere in South Dakota
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 Dakota questions
- Who issues apostilles in South Dakota?
- The South Dakota Secretary of State in Pierre issues apostilles and certificates of authentication. The fee is 25 dollars per document, with an extra 50 dollar charge for expedited service. The office accepts original documents only, by mail or in person, and the request form must state the destination country.
- Do private documents need notarization before a South Dakota apostille?
- Yes. Private documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, and diplomas must first be notarized by a South Dakota notary public, and all seals and signatures must be originals. Public records like birth certificates instead need certified copies from the issuing office.
- Which USCIS office serves South Dakota?
- South Dakota has no USCIS field office. Interviews and oath ceremonies for South Dakota residents are generally scheduled at the Omaha Field Office in Nebraska. Your appointment notice states the exact location, so always follow the notice.
- Where are immigration court cases from South Dakota heard?
- South Dakota has no EOIR immigration court. Cases are generally assigned to the immigration court at Fort Snelling in Bloomington, Minnesota, and hearings for South Dakota residents are often held by video. Check your hearing notice for the assigned court.
- Does USCIS require notarized translations in South Dakota?
- No. USCIS asks for certified translations. A qualified professional translator signs a certification of accuracy and competence, and no notary is involved. State and county offices can have their own rules, so confirm with the office receiving your documents.
- How much does a certified translation cost in South Dakota?
- 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. Everything happens online, so the service works the same in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, or any small town in the state.
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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