Washington
Certified Translation Services in Washington
Certified translation for Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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
- Seattle Field Office, Seattle. USCIS lists the office as Seattle (SEA) at 12500 Tukwila International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98168.
- Spokane Field Office, Spokane. USCIS lists the office as Spokane (SPO) at the US Courthouse, 920 West Riverside Drive, Room 691, Spokane, WA 99201.
- Yakima Field Office, Yakima. USCIS lists the office as Yakima (YAK) at 415 North Third Street, Yakima, WA 98901.
Immigration courts
- Seattle Immigration Court, Seattle. Listed as open on EOIR's operational status page at 915 2nd Avenue, Suite 613, Seattle, WA 98174.
- Tacoma Immigration Court, Tacoma. Listed as open on EOIR's operational status page at 1623 East J Street, Suite 3, Tacoma, WA 98421. This location sits at the Northwest ICE Processing Center and primarily handles detained cases.
State rules
Apostilles and notarization in Washington
Apostilles in Washington are issued by the Washington Secretary of State through the Apostilles Program of the Corporations and Charities Division, with in-person same-day service locations in Tumwater and a newer Eastern Washington location in Cheney.
Standard processing is 15 dollars per document and typically takes 7 to 10 business days. Expedited processing adds a 100 dollar fee per 10 documents and takes 2 to 3 business days. Same-day in-person service adds a 150 dollar fee for the first 10 documents.
A personal or private document can only receive a Washington apostille after it is notarized by a Washington state notary with a full notarial certificate as required by RCW 42.45.130. State, county, and court documents must be originals or certified copies issued by a Washington government entity.
Washington apostilles and certificates are not valid for use inside the United States, and documents going to countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention may also need a federal Certificate of Authentication from the US Department of State on top of the state certificate.
USCIS does not require notarized translations from Washington applicants. USCIS requires a certified translation, meaning a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy from the translator, so notarization is not needed for USCIS filings.
For a private document to receive a Washington apostille it must first be notarized by a Washington state notary with a full notarial certificate under RCW 42.45.130. A signature and seal alone are not enough.
The Washington Secretary of State does not provide notary services, so any required notarization must be completed before documents are submitted for an apostille.
Documents
What Washington customers translate most
Spanish is by far the most spoken language other than English in Washington, with large Spanish-speaking communities in the Yakima Valley, the Tri-Cities, and other agricultural areas of central Washington.
Washington's Hispanic or Latino population passed one million residents at the 2020 Census, roughly 14 percent of the state population, and Yakima County is majority Hispanic.
USCIS keeps two of its three Washington field offices, Yakima and Spokane, east of the Cascades, reflecting steady immigration casework from central and eastern Washington's largely Spanish-speaking immigrant communities.
Education and licensing
Universities and licensing boards
Universities receiving international documents
- University of Washington, Seattle
- Washington State University, Pullman
- Western Washington University, Bellingham
- Eastern Washington University, Cheney
- Gonzaga University, Spokane
- Seattle University, Seattle
Professional licensing
The Washington State Board of Nursing requires nurses educated outside the United States to have their transcripts evaluated by a board-approved credential evaluation company (TruMerit, Education Records Evaluation Service, Josef Silney and Associates, or International Education Evaluations) and to pass an approved English proficiency exam unless their program verifies instruction in English. Credential evaluators generally need English translations of foreign-language records, so applicants should confirm translation requirements with their chosen evaluation service.
How it works
Order online from anywhere in Washington
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
Washington questions
- Does USCIS in Washington require notarized translations?
- No. USCIS requires certified translations, not notarized ones. Every foreign-language document you file must come with a complete English translation and a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy from the translator. That is exactly what Eagle Translate delivers with every order, prepared by a qualified professional translator.
- Which USCIS field office will handle my case in Washington state?
- USCIS operates three field offices in Washington, in Seattle (on Tukwila International Boulevard), Spokane, and Yakima. Which one handles your interview depends on your ZIP code, and your appointment notice will state the exact office. Whichever office you visit, foreign-language documents need certified English translations.
- Who issues apostilles in Washington state?
- The Washington Secretary of State's Apostilles Program issues apostilles, with offices in Tumwater and a same-day service location in Cheney. Standard processing costs 15 dollars per document and typically takes 7 to 10 business days, with expedited and same-day options for extra fees. Private documents must first be notarized by a Washington notary with a full notarial certificate.
- Is there an immigration court in Washington?
- Yes. EOIR operates the Seattle Immigration Court downtown and the Tacoma Immigration Court at the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Any foreign-language evidence filed in immigration court must include a certified English translation. Confirm filing rules with the specific court handling your case.
- What do Washington universities require for international transcripts?
- Universities such as the University of Washington and Washington State University generally require official transcripts, and when the originals are not in English they expect an English translation, often alongside a credential evaluation for graduate programs. Requirements vary by school and program, so confirm with the admissions office before ordering.
- I am an internationally educated nurse applying for a Washington license. What will I need?
- The Washington State Board of Nursing requires a transcript evaluation from a board-approved credential evaluation service and, for most applicants educated abroad, an approved English proficiency exam. Evaluation services generally require English translations of foreign-language academic records, so confirm the translation format your evaluator expects.
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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