BIRTH CERTIFICATE TRANSLATION
Birth certificate translation costs $19.99/page at Corpus Localization. Every certified birth certificate translation includes the full visible document, a signed certificate of accuracy, and 24-hour delivery for standard orders.
For USCIS, a foreign-language birth certificate must be translated completely into English and certified as accurate by a competent translator. The translation should include names, dates, places of birth, parents’ names, registration numbers, stamps, seals, notes, and any text on the back of the page.
A birth certificate translation is usually needed for I-130, I-485, N-400, I-129F, consular processing, passport evidence, DMV identity records, school records, marriage license or name-change packets, and other official filings. Corpus translates birth certificates in 65+ languages for $19.99/page with secure upload and delivery by email.
Upload the front and back of your birth certificate and receive a certified translation for $19.99/page. Standard delivery is 24 hours.
Use the order form for clear one- or two-sided certificates. Use the quote form if the document has attachments, a booklet format, unclear page count, notarization, or hard-copy delivery needs.
Birth certificate translation costs $19.99/page at Corpus Localization, including certification and a signed certificate of accuracy.
One page means one side of one document image. A one-sided certificate is usually one page. A front-and-back certificate counts as two pages if both sides have visible text, stamps, seals, notes, or registry information that need review.
Most birth certificates are one or two pages. If the certificate has a back page, registry notes, amendments, attached extracts, or a booklet format, each visible page should be reviewed before pricing is finalized. Corpus uses transparent per-page pricing, so applicants can see the cost before placing an order.
Do not remove pages because they look blank or unimportant. A back page may contain a stamp, seal, filing note, amendment, or registry annotation. If a reviewing agency expects a complete translation, missing back-page text can create avoidable delays.
If your birth certificate is straightforward, use Start your order. If you are unsure how many sides count, need notarization or mailed copies, or have multiple related documents, use Get a quote before payment.
A certified birth certificate translation must include every visible word, number, stamp, seal, label, and handwritten note.
For USCIS and most official uses, the translation should cover the full record, not only the main birth details. That includes marginal notes, registry office text, municipal seals, legalization stamps, parent information, and any correction or amendment language.
Birth certificate translation checklist
| Item on the birth certificate | Translation handling |
|---|---|
| Child’s full name | Translate exactly and keep spelling consistent |
| Date of birth | Preserve day/month/year meaning clearly |
| Place of birth | Translate city, province, state, and country labels |
| Parent names | Keep spelling consistent across the packet |
| Registry number | Include the full number and label |
| Stamps and seals | Translate visible text; mark illegible text when needed |
| Back page | Translate visible notes, stamps, or certify no visible text |
| Handwritten notes | Translate if legible; mark illegible text clearly |
USCIS requires a complete English translation with certification from a competent translator when the birth certificate is in another language.
The key rule is completeness. A translation should not summarize the document, skip official stamps, or omit parent-name sections because they appear repetitive. USCIS reviews birth certificates to confirm identity, family relationships, dates, and places. The translation needs to make each of those details readable in English.
Corpus includes a signed certificate of accuracy with the finished translation. The certificate states that the translator is competent in English and the source language and that the translation is complete and accurate to the best of the translator’s ability. For the full rule, see our USCIS translation requirements page.
Birth certificate translation problems often come from inconsistent names, date formats, and place names across immigration documents.
Names may appear with two surnames, patronymics, accents, hyphens, or non-Latin scripts. Dates may appear in day/month/year order or in a local calendar. Places may use older province names, local spellings, or administrative labels that do not match U.S. forms exactly.
Corpus keeps the translation faithful to the source document while flagging unclear or illegible text. Applicants should check that the spelling used in the translation matches the spelling used in passports, prior translations, petitions, and supporting documents whenever the source text allows it. We do not change legal names or give immigration advice, but we do translate the record clearly so the reviewing agency can read it.
Yes. Stamps, seals, registry notes, and back-page text should be translated when visible on the birth certificate image.
A birth certificate is more than the main identity table. Many civil registry documents include official seals, issue dates, certification statements, marginal notes, or amendments. These details can show that the copy is official, current, or tied to a registry entry.
If a page is blank, the translation packet can note that no visible text appears on that page. If a stamp or handwritten note is partly unreadable, the translation should mark the unreadable portion instead of guessing. Guessing at official text creates risk; transparent notation is safer.
Standard birth certificate translations can usually be delivered within 24 hours after upload and payment.
Upload a clear scan or photo of the front and back of the birth certificate. If the document has multiple pages, registry attachments, or a booklet format, upload every page in order. Clear images reduce questions and help keep the 24-hour path clean.
Corpus delivers the certified translation as a PDF by email. The file can be printed or uploaded with an immigration, school, court, or agency submission. If the receiving agency asks for notarization, compare requirements on certified vs notarized translation before ordering extra services.
A certified birth certificate translation is $19.99/page at Corpus Localization. Certification is included in that per-page price.
One page means one side of the document image. A front-and-back birth certificate may count as two pages if both sides include visible text, stamps, seals, or registry notes.
USCIS accepts complete English translations that include a translator certification. Corpus provides certified translations built for USCIS document review.
Yes, if the back has visible text, stamps, seals, notes, or registry information. Upload both sides so the translation can be complete.
Yes. Standard birth certificate translations can usually be delivered in 24 hours after upload and payment.
USCIS generally requires certification, not notarization. Ask the receiving agency if a separate notarized translation is required.
Legible handwriting and stamps are translated. Unreadable text is marked clearly rather than guessed.
Certified document translation is $19.99/page with 24-hour delivery available for standard orders.
If your birth certificate is part of an immigrant visa, NVC, or consular civil document packet, review our Department of State translation requirements guide. The translation should include all visible text, stamps, seals, and a signed translator certification.
For immigration, school, and legal use, upload the full certificate image including stamps, seals, handwritten notes, and margins. Standard eligible certified translations are $19.99 per page.
