Certified Translation in the US

USCIS, notarization, what is included and where the certified translation is accepted.

What is a certified translation?

A certified translation is a complete translation signed by a qualified professional, with a statement attesting that it is accurate and complete. In the United States it is the format required by USCIS, courts, universities and most official institutions.

What is included in a certified translation?

Professional human translation, double review, a signed certificate of accuracy, optional US notarization and formatting that mirrors the original. You receive it as a non-editable PDF, with free revisions within 30 days of delivery.

Is your certified translation notarized?

It can be. US notarization is available as an option for our certified translation: a Notary Public seal and signature with a tamper-proof digital certificate, valid in all 50 states.

What is the difference between certification and notarization?

Certification is the translator's signed statement that the translation is accurate and complete. Notarization is a Notary Public confirming the identity of whoever signed that statement. It does not evaluate the translation itself. Our certified translation comes with the certification, and notarization is available as an option.

Do I need a certified translator from my city in the United States?

No. USCIS asks for a full English translation with the translator’s signed statement that they are competent to translate and that the translation is accurate (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)). It does not ask for a translator in your city or state, and it does not approve or list translators. A certified translation done online, with the signed certificate of accuracy, is accepted in any state. Order your translation online.

Does USCIS accept your translations?

Yes. USCIS accepts certified translations, and ours include the signed certificate of accuracy, with optional US notarization. Every foreign-language document you file must come with a full English translation. Final acceptance of any application is always decided by USCIS.

Does USCIS require a notarized translation?

No. USCIS asks for a certified translation, meaning the translator’s signed statement of accuracy and competence; notarization is not required. With us, US notarization is available as an option, for the schools, courts and other agencies that ask for it.

Can I translate my own documents for USCIS?

USCIS requires every foreign-language document to come with a full English translation and a certification from the translator that it is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)). Translating your own document, or asking a relative, invites questions about impartiality, so an independent professional translator is the safer choice.

Does the translator need to be ATA certified for USCIS?

No. USCIS does not require a specific credential, only a translator competent in both languages who certifies the translation. Roxo Translations is a member of the American Translators Association (ATA), member number 273295, and every translation goes through double human review.

What is a certified translator?

In the United States, a certified translator is the professional who translates your document and signs a statement that the translation is complete and accurate. There is no government license: USCIS asks for the full translation with that signed certification. Roxo is a member of the ATA and includes the certificate of accuracy in every certified translation, with US notarization available as an option.

Which of my documents need to be translated for USCIS?

Every document in a language other than English that you submit to USCIS needs a full certified translation. Which documents your case requires is a legal question: your attorney or the USCIS instructions for your form define that. We translate what you need to file.

How do you help with immigration translations?

We do the certified translation of the documents in your case, with a signed statement of accuracy and optional US notarization, meeting USCIS requirements, with free revisions within 30 days of delivery. Which documents your case needs is for your attorney to decide.

Can you translate my birth certificate for USCIS?

Yes. Birth certificates are among the documents we translate most, for green card, visa, citizenship and adjustment of status applications. The certified translation includes the certificate of accuracy, with optional US notarization and the layout of the original.

Do I need to translate my birth certificate for USCIS?

Yes, if it is not in English. USCIS requires a full English translation of every foreign-language document, with the translator’s certification, and the birth certificate is commonly required in green card, citizenship and family petitions. Which pages and documents your case requires is a legal question for your attorney or the USCIS instructions. We translate what you send us.

How do I get a certified translation?

In three steps, all online: upload your document on the website and see the price and deadline instantly, pay through the secure link, and receive the translation by email as a non-editable PDF with the signed certificate of accuracy and, if you choose it, US notarization. You do not need to visit an office.

Where can I get a certified translation near me?

Anywhere in the United States, online. Roxo Translations serves all 50 states from its offices in Florida and Brazil: you send a photo or scan from home and receive the certified translation by email, recognized across all 50 states. There is no need to look for a local office.

Is the certified translation valid in every US state?

Yes, our certified translation, with optional notarization, is recognized across all 50 states for immigration, schools, courts and employers. A few agencies set their own rules, such as some state DMVs, so tell us where you will submit it and we check before you pay.

Is a Florida notarization accepted in other states?

Yes, a notarization performed in Florida is recognized across the United States. If a specific institution asks for a notary from its own state, tell us before ordering so we can check the options.

Can I use a certified translation outside the United States?

It depends on the destination country and the receiving agency. Some accept a US certified translation, others require a local sworn translator or an apostille. Tell us the country and the institution, and we confirm which format it accepts before quoting.

Do you translate driver's licenses for the DMV?

Yes. Certified driver's license translation is delivered in 1 day, and the value is on the pricing page. Tell us the country and, if it is the US, the state: most DMVs accept it, but a few, such as Connecticut, New York, Nevada and Georgia, have their own rules. To check your state, see the order page.

Do you do credential evaluations (WES, ECE)?

No. Credential evaluation is done by specialized evaluation agencies. What we provide is the certified translation of your diploma and transcripts, which those agencies and universities usually request. Check the evaluator's translation requirements and send them to us with your documents.

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