Genealogy & Ancestral Document Translation

Unlock your family history. Certified translation of birth records, church registers, immigration manifests, and historical documents from 65+ languages.

Documents We Translate for Genealogy

Birth, marriage & death records — civil and church records
Church registers & baptismal records — Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant
Immigration manifests — Ellis Island, Castle Garden, ship records
Naturalization papers — citizenship applications and certificates
Census records — foreign-language census documents
Land & property records — old-world deeds and inheritances
Military records — service records, discharge papers
Letters & personal correspondence — family letters in original language
Wills & estate documents — historical probate records

We Handle Difficult Documents

Genealogy documents aren’t like modern paperwork. They’re often handwritten, in archaic script, on degraded paper, and in older forms of the language that modern translators struggle with.

Our linguists have experience with historical documents — Kurrent/Sütterlin German script, pre-reform Russian, old church Slavonic, Latin church records, and historical scripts across dozens of languages.

If you can scan it, we can translate it.

Popular Ancestral Languages

Our most requested genealogy translation languages:

German — Kurrent, Sütterlin, Fraktur
Italian — church records, civil records
Polish — parish records, Russian-era documents
Russian — pre- and post-reform
French — Acadian, Q, colonial records
Spanish — Latin American civil records
Latin — church records, legal documents
Yiddish — community records, correspondence

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you translate handwritten documents?

Yes. Our linguists have experience reading historical handwriting including Kurrent, Sütterlin, and other archaic scripts. Scan quality affects accuracy — provide the best scan possible.

How much does genealogy translation cost?

Starting at 8¢ per word or $19.99 per page — whichever is lower. Historical documents with difficult handwriting or archaic language may be priced higher based on complexity. Upload your document for a free quote.

Do you translate old church records in Latin?

Yes. We translate Latin church records including baptismal records, marriage registers, and death records. These are among our most common genealogy translation requests.

Can I get a certified translation of an ancestral document?

Yes. Every translation includes a signed certificate of accuracy. This is often needed for dual citizenship applications, DAR/SAR membership, and official heritage documentation.

Get Your Genealogy Translation Services Today

Starting at 8¢/word or $19.99/page (whichever is lower). 24-hour delivery. USCIS-accepted. ATA corporate member.